Origins of A State Stickney 2009

Warm Up Activity-10 minutes What does it take to create a new country? If you had the chance, what kind of country would you create? »Who runs your country? »What are the rules of your country? »Who lives in your country? »Where is it located?

4 Theories of the Origin of A State Divine Right Theory The message came from the sky and told me to rule Evolution Theory Only the strong survive, I have survived; therefore I shall rule Force Theory Because I Said So :< Social Contract Theory If you watch my back, I will watch yours.

Coffee Talk- Are you a country? As a student in this classroom, At your desk, With only your things at your desk, ARE YOU A COUNTRY?

4 Characteristics of a State (Nation) Territory A Geographic Location; Can I locate it on a map? Population How many people live there? Sovereignty Ability to control your territory Government Rules of your territory

Power Divided Power Can be divided by geography. –Unitary Government 1 strong head of state Many or Few subordinates All with different offices but with the same approval process. King of England Or Gov. of Texas Fort Bend CountySugar Land Homeowners Association of Sugar Creek

Power Divided Power Can be divided by geography. –Confederate Government 1 weak head of state The central power is run by the regional powers United States New YorkVirginiaRhode Island Massachusetts

Power Divided Power Can be divided by geography. –Federal Government 1 strong head of state The central authority shares power with regional authority Some powers are exclusive to central or regional authorities. National Government State Government Shared Power

Your New Country Determine Name of your Country Make a flag representing your new country from paper given Send it home to be colored Create 5 rules that govern your country ?

2 Constitutions Articles of Confederation Weak Central Government Sectional Factions No power to coin money, pay debts, or raise and army Legislative leadership Constitution of The United States Strong Central Government Bicameral Legislature to offset sectional division Legislature has the power to coin money, pay debts, and raise an army Separated System of Checks and Balances

Constitutional Study Guide Take “The Constitution Make Simple” Use it to answer as many question as possible. Study Guides are Due