1. Why is the U.S. Constitution often referred to a “Bundle of Compromises”? 2. How does a Democratic Republic reflect the Colonist fight with Great Britain over representation? 3. What were the major arguments for and against ratifying the Constitution? What 2 groups represented these arguments? 4. What was the significance of the Federalist Papers? 5. Why was the Constitution finally ratified?

 Popular Sovereignty- People having the right to rule with the majority leading the way.  Supremacy Clause- Constitution is the supreme law of the land.  Elastic Clause- Congress can make laws which are deemed “necessary and proper” to carrying out it’s duties.  Implied Powers- Powers that are assumed under the Elastic Clause

 Living Document- Constitution was written to allow change.  Expressed Powers- Powers specifically spelled out for the gov’t.  Delegated Powers- Fed Gov’t Powers.  Reserved Powers- Powers given to States.

Agree or Disagree 1. The constitution was created to make a weak central government 2. The constitution was written and approved in 6 days 3. The author of the constitution was Mark Twain 4. The constitution is known as a living document 5. The constitution was heavily influenced by Enlightenment thinkers.

WHAT DO YOU THINK THE DEFINITION IS ACTUAL DEFINITION EXAMPLESTEST QUESTION/PICTURE

EQ: How would you explain how the Constitution is based on Federalism?

 Popular  Majority Opinion  Sovereignty  Right to Rule  How is this displayed in our society?  What do you think is the meaning of “consent of the governed?”

 3 branches of government..each with different functions  Montesquieu

 Each branch of government is able to “check” the power of the others  How are checks and balances and separation of powers and example of limited government?

Explains the purpose and intent of Constitution – “We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.”

 Full Faith and Credit Clause  Requires the states to respect each other’s laws  Supremacy Clause  Establishes the Constitution as the supreme law of the land

Elastic Clause (Necessary & Proper Clause) – Can make laws which are “necessary and proper” for carrying out its duties Implied Powers – Powers that are assumed under the Elastic Clause “Living Document” – Constitution was written to allow change – How?

 Powers which are specifically spelled out for gov’t

 Powers granted to the federal gov’t  Trade  Declare war  Coin and print money

 Power that are reserved for the states  10th Amendment  Issue license  Establish a public school system

 Powers that are shared between the national and state gov’ts  Collect taxes  Enforce laws  Build roads

 Work with your group to create a new amendment to the Constitution. The amendment should be school appropriate.

1. Explain how the philosophical ideas of the Enlightenment influenced the writing of the Constitution? 2. Describe how our constitutional democracy depends on popular sovereignty and also limits the power of government? 3. Why is our Constitution considered a “Living Document”? 4. Explain how our Constitution is based on Federalism? Why did the framers create a Federalist system? Which amendment makes that clear? 5. What powers are held by State and Federal Government? 6. How would you explain our “National Identity”? What are the values we most hold dear about our nation.