Thursday 9/10 RAP –What was the Great Compromise? –What was the three-fifths compromise? (Ch. 4.1-last two pages.) Objective: SWBAT describe parts of the Constitution, understand the roles of each body of government, and understand the importance of the addition of the Bill of Rights.

Today 1.Finish A o C debate (20 minutes) 2.Pairs read Constitution and answer Q.

Four Groups —delegates choice Four groups of 8 or 9 you will justify your states position on the Article of Confederation, after reading and discussing with your delegates (members of their group) Take minutes to read the handouts and discuss as a group how to argue your groups position. Choose one member from each group as your leader, but everyone should be ready to present defend your groups position. After the class debate/ discussion ( minutes) you will answer the following questions: 1.Why might people from states with smaller populations have been satisfied with the government set up by the Articles of Confederation? 2.Why do you think some people today still oppose a strong national government? Name some issues that states might prefer to decide from themselves.

In your notes--- A o C debate Paragraph: I think the Articles of Confederation was / was not a good plan of government for the United States because...

As a class popcorn read pages …88-90 Title your notes Ch. 4.2 –DEBATE and Ratification Who were they? What was their position on the Articles of Confederation? Why? Federalists Anti- Federalists

1.What was added to the Constitution which would encourage all states to ratify it? 2.Who is considered to be father of the Constitution? 3.Who did the Preamble leave out?

Friday 9/11 RAP –How old were you on 9/11/2001? –Do you recall anything about that day, or just what you have been told and shown? Explain. –What do you think the impact of the 9/11 attacks has had on America and Americans? Explain. Today: 9/11 clip and discussion Constitution

“Our history has shown us that insecurity threatens liberty. Yet, if our liberties are curtailed, we lose the values that we are struggling to defend.” — THE NATIONAL COMMISSION ON TERRORIST ATTACKS UPON THE UNITED STATES

Where ideas came from to create the CONSTITUTION Iroquois League of Nations Greece—democracy and Aristotle Rome – constitution-checks and balances Magna Carta —English—placed limits on the monarchy English Bill of Rights of 1689 John Locke—English—all people had natural rights: life, liberty, and property. Baron de Montesquieu = French – separate and balanced powers of the government. Prevent one from becoming to strong.

The Constitution of the United States Please turn to page 91. –As a class we will discuss the makeup of the Constitution. Preamble Article I Article II Article III Article IV Article V Article VI Article VII With the person sitting next to you…answer the following questions:

With your partner…the person next to you… Please complete the matrix for Constitution Answers. There are 25 questions so please work diligently…come see me if you need help. I need the questions back but you may keep the answers in your notebook. When you are finished please work on completing the chart on the smart board. Thank you.

Matrix for Constitution Answers 1.Article_______ Section________ Answer in complete sentences.________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ 2. Article ________ Section _____________ ___________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________

Tuesday 9/15 RAP –What were the goals of the Preamble to the Constitution? Today –Fill out the chart with the answers –Bill of Rights poster—with a partner. Objective: SWBAT –Understand requirements of our government. –Explain the need for the first 10 amendments to the Constitution. –Understand how the Bill of Rights impacts your life through illustration.

1.What were six goals of the Preamble? 1.To form a perfect union 2.To establish justice 3.To insure domestic tranquility 4.To provide for the common defense 5.To promote the general welfare 6.To secure the blessings of liberty. In your opinion have we achieved these goals throughout history? Explain.

Constitution Questions Fill out chart once you have completed all questions. –In your notes, create this chart

Chart of the Three Branches of Government LegislativeExecutiveJudicial CongressPresident, V.P., CabinetSupreme & Federal Court Makes LawsEnforces LawsInterprets Laws House of Representatives(435) Senate (100) Both Together

Chart of the Three Branches of Government LegislativeExecutiveJudicial CongressPresident, V.P., CabinetSupreme & Federal Court Makes LawsEnforces LawsInterprets Laws House of Representatives(435) 1. Serve a 2 year term 2. must be 25 years old-cit 7 3. Propose tax laws 4. Can impeach the pres. Senate (100) 5. 6 year term years old—cit 9 yrs. 7. Approve Pres. appointments 8.Ratifies treaties w/foreign gov. 9.Can try the Pres. after impeac Both Together 10. Can propose laws 11. Can declare war 12.Override the pres veto w/ 2/3 vote 13.Can propose amendments to the Constitution with a 2/3 vote 14.Pres. Serves a 4 year term 15.President must be at least 35 years old, a 14 year resident, and native born. 16. Has power to approve or veto laws. 17. Makes treaties with foreign governments. 18. Nominates judges to the Supreme Court. 19. Appoints cabinet members. 20. Commander in Chief of military 21. Justices of the Supreme Court serve for life. 22. Can declare laws unconstitutional. 23. Can settle disputes involving the U.S. 24. Can settle disputes between the states. 25. Chief Justice presides over impeachment trial of the President.

Open your textbook to page 86 Science, technology, and society –First continental printing press… –First successful newspaper.. Boston News Letter –Telephone… Alexander Graham Bell in 1876 –Radio Station in Pittsburgh…1920 –Computer created in 1942 –Internet….1969