Bell Ringer- when done practice words on Quia Record the Definitions of: Republic Articles of Confederation Constitution- The “rule book” for our country Executive Branch- the President, enforces the laws Legislative Branch – Congress, makes the laws Judicial Branch- Court, interprets and reviews the laws

A “Just Right” Government WANTED: A “Just Right” Government

Wanted: A government that… Has enough ________ to do its job Doesn’t give anyone too ______ power Considers the needs of all _________ Lets people have a ________ Protects individual __________ much say states power Give students two minutes to use these words to complete the cloze “wanted” note on the notetaking worksheet. When they are finished, ask for the answers by reading each phrase, pausing at the blank, and asking the class for a choral response. rights

ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION In 1777, the Americans wrote their first plan for government in a document called the ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION

The Articles of Confederation A confederation is a _________ of individuals _______ together for a _________. group united purpose Make sure students understand we’re talking about the first attempt at a new government. Then give students 2-3 minutes to fill in the first cloze paragraph with these words. Check answers by reading the sentences and pausing for choral response.

The Articles of Confederation Each state was _________________ and had its own ________________. Each state would send _______________ to the “Congress of the Confederation.” The Congress was the only ____________ government. There was no ___________. In Congress, each state got _______ vote. independent government representatives central Make sure students understand we’re talking about the first attempt at a new government. Then give students 2-3 minutes to fill in the first cloze paragraph with these words. Check answers by reading the sentences and pausing for choral response. President one

A Rocky Relationship Hey, this sounds great! Wait! Not so fast… States get to keep their ______ and ____________ No _____________ telling the states what to do Congress had the power to create a _________ to ________all the states Congress had no way to __________ its _______! Congress had no power to collect _________ to pay for the military! The Articles could only be _________ if ______ the states agreed! power independence enforce laws government taxes military protect changed ALL

The Articles of Confederation QUICK QUIZ! The Articles of Confederation

Under the Articles of Confederation, a President would lead the country. Think About It  True  False 

Under the Articles of Confederation, states would be independent. Think About It   True  False

The Articles of Confederation were easy to change. Think About It  True  False 

Under the Articles, states with more people got more votes in Congress. Think About It  True  False 

Under the Articles, Congress did not have the power to collect taxes. Think About It   True  False

Under the Articles, Congress could pass laws and force states to follow them. Think About It  True  False 

The Articles of Confederation created the first American government. Think About It   True  False

Almost 10 years go by….. 1777- 1787

IRRECONCILABLE DIFFERENCES? QUICK QUIZ! IRRECONCILABLE DIFFERENCES?

Everyone thought the central government should have more power. Think About It  True  False 

Some people were afraid states might lose their independence. Think About It   True  False

Different states had different needs for government to meet. Think About It   True  False

The states all got along with each other. Think About It  True  False 

 Think About It  True  False The government created by the Articles of Confederation had everything under control among the states. Think About It  True  False 

You’re Invited!! The Articles of Confederation aren’t working and the Confederation Congress needs YOU to get everyone together Your Task is to create INVITATIONS to the Constitutional Convention (using Microsoft publisher and pg 228- 230) You will need to include: When and where it will take place What is going to happen there The Very Important People that will also be attending (real ppl) One historic picture and a Catchy Title

Bell Ringer Great Compromise 3/5’s Compromise Checks and Balances On the “ Constitution Vocabulary- Unit 4” paper Record the Definitions of: Great Compromise 3/5’s Compromise Checks and Balances Popular Sovereignty Bicameral- two houses in congress Federalism

Constitutional Convention When: Where: Why: VIP:

Articles of Confederation A New Idea! Articles of Confederation New Idea 1 Branch Legislative—makes laws 3 Branches

Battle of the Plans The Virginia Plan The New Jersey Plan Legislative branch has ___ “chambers” Number of votes for each state depends on the state’s ___________ ________ states would have more power 2 Legislative branch has ___ “chamber” Each state gets ___ vote ________ states would have more power 1 1 Smaller population Larger (Virginia was a large state, and New Jersey was a small state. Surprise!)

The Constitution Solution Legislative: Makes laws Divide Congress Into Two Houses Senate House of Representatives Each state gets 2 votes. The more people the state has, the more votes it gets! This is the Great Compromise! What about slaves? How do they count??? Look up the 3/5s Compromise! Executive: Carries out laws Judicial: Interprets laws

the constitution solution: QUICK QUIZ! the constitution solution: Popular Sovereignty

Bell Ringer Record the following words + definitions: Elastic Clause (pg 254- between the pictures) Federalist- a person who supports the Constitution Anti-Federalist: a person who does not support the Constitution Amendment- a change to the Constitution Core 3- Federalism When done, practice them on quia…vocab quiz thurs!

The Articles required states to treat citizens from other states the same as their own citizens. Think About It  True  False 

Think About It citizens same The Constitution requires each state to treat ________ of other states the ______ as it treats its own citizens. citizens same

How many states had to agree in order for the Articles of Confederation to be changed? Think About It   All states  A majority of states

The Constitution can be changed if ________________ of the members of Congress and ________________ of the states agree. Think About It two-thirds (2/3) three-fourths (3/4)

The Articles of Confederation required states to follow the laws Congress passed. Think About It  True  False 

The Constitution says that the laws passed by Congress are _________ to laws passed by the _______. Think About It superior states

Under the Constitution, laws are made by the _______ branch. Think About It A B  executive legislative

Under the Constitution, laws passed by Congress are ___ to state laws. Think About It A  B superior inferior

Under the Constitution, Congress has ______. Think About It A B  1 chamber 2 chambers

Under the Constitution, each state gets two votes in the _______. Think About It A B  House of Representatives Senate

Under the Constitution, the number of votes each state gets in the House of Representatives is based on its _____. Think About It A  B Population Taxes

Under the Constitution, a change to the Constitution must be approved by ____. Think About It A B  All States ¾ of States

Once they wrote up the Constitution… They had to have all the states vote on it and Ratify it!!

Federalist v. Anti-Federalist Supported Central *Supported state government power Favored separation *Wanted Congress of powers into to have more power three branches than the Executive Wanted a president *Feared a strong executive would become abusive (The Federalist Papers) *Wanted a list of rights to protect the people

Bill of Rights (modern English) 1- Freedom of the Press, Speech, Religion, of Assembly, of Petition 2- Right to own a gun 3- No soldiers can be forced in your house without consent 4- no illegal search and seizure (need warrant or probable cause) 5- Your rights when accused of a crime (not tried for the same crime twice, fair treatment in court, don’t have to speak against yourself in court)

Bill of Rights Cont’d 6- Right to a speedy trial 7- Right to a jury of your peers when on trial 8- No Cruel or unusual punishment, or excessive bail 9- These amendments and the Constitution can not be used to take away people’s universal rights 10- All powers not listed in the Constitution will be state powers (education, marriage, etc)

Bell Ringer Practice the Constitution Unit Vocabulary on quia or zondle for approx. 10 minutes

articles vs. constitution QUICK QUIZ! articles vs. constitution

Articles, Constitution or Both? A) Created a president Articles, Constitution or Both? Both Articles Constitution Decide whether each statement applies to the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, or both. A

Articles, Constitution or Both? B) Created a government Articles, Constitution or Both? Both Articles Constitution Decide whether each statement applies to the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, or both. A B

Articles, Constitution or Both? C) Had one branch of government Articles, Constitution or Both? Both Articles Constitution Decide whether each statement applies to the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, or both. A C B

Articles, Constitution or Both? D) Had enough power to do its job Articles, Constitution or Both? Both Articles Constitution Decide whether each statement applies to the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, or both. A C D B

Articles, Constitution or Both? E) Created a court system Articles, Constitution or Both? Both Articles Constitution Decide whether each statement applies to the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, or both. A C D B E

Articles, Constitution or Both? F) Gave large and small states the same power Articles, Constitution or Both? Both Articles Constitution Decide whether each statement applies to the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, or both. A C D B F E

Articles, Constitution or Both? G) Created a Congress Articles, Constitution or Both? Both Articles Constitution Decide whether each statement applies to the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, or both. A C G D B F E

Articles, Constitution or Both? H) Compromised between large and small states Articles, Constitution or Both? Both H Articles Constitution Decide whether each statement applies to the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, or both. A C G D B F E

Articles, Constitution or Both? I) Created a military Articles, Constitution or Both? Both H Articles Constitution Decide whether each statement applies to the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, or both. A I C G D B F E

Articles, Constitution or Both? I) Didn’t let Congress enforce its laws Articles, Constitution or Both? Both H Articles Constitution J Decide whether each statement applies to the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, or both. A I C G D B F E

Checks and balances notes

May withhold funding for presidential initiatives What is obamacare? What was the government shutdown? How was it shown in the news? Do you think the government shutdown was worth it?

Explore our Government! Go to www.icivics.org On the top right, Search “The Constitution Rules” Click on the first webquest Answer questions in complete sentences on a separate sheet of paper (preamble is on pg 248 in txbk) Then Search “you be the judge” Answer questions in complete sentences on a separate sheet of paper Turn in when done

NEW SEATS Find your name on the blue post it note on the table

What makes a good citizen? Bell ringer On the space on the top or bottom of the handout ‘Electoral Process’, answer the question: What makes a good citizen? Please take out a highlighter when done

Bill of Rights Picture Book You will create a powerpoint ‘picture book’ that illustrates your rights as a citizen of the US Each slide will illustrate an amendment- make sure to label which one it is! You may not use more than one word per slide You may have to use more than one picture or symbol to get the point across Only school appropriate pictures allowed You do not need to cite these pictures +

Vocabulary Quiz Please log in to Quia Open the assignment “ Constitution Vocab Quiz” Secret Word: _________________________ When you’re done, please go to edmodo and read the links under 2nd Amendment Debate NC’s gun law, Guns in parks and bars, NRA position

What’s the big deal with the 2nd Amendment? Should Restrict/Ban Guns Should NOT ban guns

Bell Ringer You should have someone else’s Citizenship paper in front of you Please sign the bottom When done, please place the number correct over 30 If they did not write their FULL name, take off a point Ex) 29/30

If we don’t have a king, who is America’s ruler? Have you ever wondered… What challenges did Washington face as our nation’s first president? How did the people feel about having a president instead of a king? Was the transfer of power to a new president easy? To answer these questions, we must look at what our country’s first two presidents did

President Scramble You will be assigned to a group of three Your group will be given a president and one of his terms to create a quick poster on You MUST read the given information as a group from Edmodo and include the BOLDED/UNDERLINED words on your poster with an explanation You must include the dates of that term as president ( a presidential term is only 4 years!) You must include two drawings- not traced- of that term

President Scramble Everyone: Go to edmodo, open ‘President Scramble Read ONLY your section together White paper= George Washington’s 1st Term Blue Paper = George Washington’s 2nd Term Yellow Paper = John Adams’s term as president You MUST read the given information as a group from Edmodo and include the BOLDED/UNDERLINED words/phrases on your poster with an explanation! You must include the dates of that term as president ( a presidential term is only 4 years!)- You must include two drawings- not traced- of something from that term

President Scramble Now that your group’s poster is finished, you need to assign a number 1 through 3 to each group member

Bell Ringer Open your laptop and go to Quia Go to ‘ The US Congress and its Role in Government’ Read through he given reading Secret Word: ________________________ When done, take out the movie questions from yesterday and close the laptop

Thomas Jefferson as President Thomas Jefferson was president from 1801-1809 One of the most significant things he did for our nation was the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 With your table partner and pages 318- 323 in the Red Textbook, complete the crossword puzzle! The first 3 groups done get an extra credit point on their test this MONDAY

Bell Ringer Take out a sheet of paper, put your name at the top We will be doing a QUICK WRITE You will have 7 minutes to write as much as you can in answering the question below What were the successes and challenges America faced as a new nation? Constitution, Articles of Confederation, George Washington’s presidency, John Adams’ presidency– the more details the better!! Be sure to have both!

Join the Lewis and Clark Expedition! Go to www.usmint.gov/kids/games/ Click on ‘Lewis and Clark Adventure’ Play the games and either during the games or after, use the information and links provided to answer the questions on your sheet 20 minutes! Please answer the QUESTIONS first!

Benchmark Log in to Quia Go to 8th Grade Social studies benchmark This will count as a test or class work grade Secret Word: __________________________ When done, create a unit 4 vocab powerpoint. Have the word definition and picture for Impressment and Embargo Act of 1807, Treaty of Ghent

#tbt Happy Halloween!!

Bell Ringer Brain pop Log in to quia Go to “The Role of American Political Parties” Secret Word:________________________ When done, read a book!

War of 1812 Go to Edmodo Open the link to “Perspectives on the War of 1812” Use the link to help you answer the questions in your packet It will read out loud for you- you may use headphones if you want! Turn in when done… Test on Monday! Short Review Tmrw