Mrs. Robinson & Mrs. Brooks Georgia Studies Georgia Studies

Warm-UP The stars on this U.S. flag represents? a.50 United States b.13 Original Colonies c.15 Original Colonies d.3 Branch of the U.S. government

Warm-UP~ Answer The stars on this U.S. flag represents? a.50 United States b.13 Original Colonies c.15 Original Colonies d.3 Branch of the U.S. government

Standard SS8H4: The student will describe the impact of events that led to the ratification of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights. a. Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of both the Georgia Constitution of 1777 and the Articles of Confederation and explain how weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation led to a need to revise the Articles. b. Describe the role of Georgia at the Constitutional Convention of 1787; include the role of Abraham Baldwin and William Few and reasons why Georgia ratified the constitution.

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Checking for Understanding Who sewed the first U.S. Flag? What year was this done? Other names for the U.S. Flag?

Checking for Understanding Who sewed the first U.S. Flag? Besty Ross What year was this done? 1776 (after DofI written) Other names for the U.S. Flag? the Stars and Stripes, Old Glory, and the Star-Spangled Banner.Old Glorythe Star-Spangled Banner

Work Period

Using the reading handout “The Articles of Confederation”, complete the Cornell note sheet. Complete Vocabulary Review for Unit 4/5

Vocabulary Terms Define each term, provide a visual representation, and a sentence with each.

Constitution a system of written laws by which a country, state, or organization is governed. Amendment A formal change to a law Bill of Rights The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution. Ratify To approve or make valid Veto To refuse to sign a bill (proposed law).

Federalism A system in which the national and state government share power over the same area and same people. Checks and Balances The system that provides to each branch of government some power that controls or prevents some actions of the other two branches Separation of Power A division of responsibilities for government among the three branches of government U.S. Congress The legislature of the United States; consisting of a U.S. Senate and a U.S. House of Representative

General assembly The legislature of the state of Georgia; consisting of a senate and a house of representative. Executive Branch The branch of government that enforces the law Legislative Branch The branch of government that makes the laws Judicial Branch The branch of government that interprets the law

Bicameral Two houses or chambers of the legislature Framers/founders the political leaders or "Founding Fathers" took part in American independence and creating the United States of America Compromise The concept of finding common ground; to make a deal where each side gives up part of their demand. Political parties An organized group of people who share common ideals and who seek to influence government policies and decisions by electing members of their party to government offices.

Government the form or system of rule by which a nation, state, and/or community is governed Rights legal, social, or ethical principles of freedom or entitlement such as life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness Responsibility Obligations; accountable for something within one's power or control. Unicameral One house or chamber of the legislature

Scarcity Shortness of supply Cede To surrender Repeal To revoke or withdraw Cotton gin a machine for separating the fibers of cotton from the seeds

bill A proposed law Republic a nation in which the supreme power rests with the citizens who vote and has representatives chosen directly or indirectly by them Democracy A government ruled by the people LegislatureLaw making body

HOMEWORK Study notes/ complete vocabulary review Vocabulary TEST Friday!

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