1. Wanted—A “Just Right” Government

2. Wanted—A government that: much say states power rights

3. “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.”

4. “That to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, that whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new government…”

8. The First Attempt: These Articles Ain’t Workin! centralrepresentatives 1777President government (x 2)Articles independentone

9. A confederation is a group of individuals united together for a purpose.

10. Hey, This is Great! What did people like about the Articles of Confederation?

11. Hey, This is Great! States get to keep their power and independence

12. Hey, This is Great! States get to keep their power and independence No government telling the states what to do

13. Hey, This is Great! States get to keep their power and independence. No government telling the states what to do. Congress had the power to create a military to protect all the states.

14. But Wait… What was wrong with the Articles of Confederation?

15. But Wait… Congress had no way to enforce its laws.

16. But Wait… Congress had no way to enforce its laws. That meant states could ignore laws.

17. But Wait… Congress had no way to enforce its laws. That meant states could ignore laws. Congress did not have the power to collect taxes to pay for the military.

18. But Wait… Congress had no way to enforce its laws. That meant states could ignore laws. Congress did not have the power to collect taxes to pay for the military. The Articles could only be changed if all states agreed.

19. Mini Quiz #1 The Articles of Confederation True or False?

20. Mini Quiz #1 The Articles of Confederation True or False? 1. The Articles made a President in charge of the country.

21. Mini Quiz #1 The Articles of Confederation True or False? 1.The Articles made a President in charge of the country. (F) 2.States would still be independent under the Articles.

22. Mini Quiz #1 The Articles of Confederation True or False? 1.The Articles made a President in charge of the country. (F) 2.States would still be independent under the Articles. (T) 3.The Articles were easy to change.

23. Mini Quiz #1 The Articles of Confederation True or False? 1.The Articles made a President in charge of the country. (F) 2.States would still be independent under the Articles. (T) 3.The Articles were easy to change. (F) 4.The more people a state had, the more votes it got in Congress.

24. Mini Quiz #1 The Articles of Confederation True or False? 1.The Articles made a President in charge of the country. (F) 2.States would still be independent under the Articles. (T) 3.The Articles were easy to change. (F) 4.The more people a state had, the more votes it got in Congress. (F)

25. Mini Quiz #1 The Articles of Confederation True or False? 5. Congress did not have the power to collect taxes.

26. Mini Quiz #1 The Articles of Confederation True or False? 5.Congress did not have the power to collect taxes. (T) 6.Congress could pass laws that the states had to follow.

27. Mini Quiz #1 The Articles of Confederation True or False? 5.Congress did not have the power to collect taxes. (T) 6.Congress could pass laws that the states had to follow. (F) 7.The Articles of Confederation created the first American government.

28. Mini Quiz #1 The Articles of Confederation True or False? 5.Congress did not have the power to collect taxes. (T) 6.Congress could pass laws that the states had to follow. (F) 7.The Articles of Confederation created the first American government. (T)

29. “This government is too small !”

30. Trouble in Paradise Without a strong central government, there were _________ between the _____________ that the powerless Congress could not ______________. For example, states made their citizens pay __________ on goods that came from other ____________.

31. Trouble in Paradise Without a strong central government, there were ___conflicts__ between the _____________ that the powerless Congress could not ______________. For example, states made their citizens pay __________ on goods that came from other ____________.

32. Trouble in Paradise Without a strong central government, there were ___conflicts__ between the ____states____ that the powerless Congress could not ______________. For example, states made their citizens pay __________ on goods that came from other ____________.

33. Trouble in Paradise Without a strong central government, there were ___conflicts__ between the ____states____ that the powerless Congress could not ____control____. For example, states made their citizens pay ______ on goods that came from other __________.

34. Trouble in Paradise Without a strong central government, there were ___conflicts__ between the ____states____ that the powerless Congress could not ____control____. For example, states made their citizens pay _taxes_ on goods that came from other __________.

35. Trouble in Paradise Without a strong central government, there were ___conflicts__ between the ____states____ that the powerless Congress could not ____control____. For example, states made their citizens pay _taxes_ on goods that came from other __states__.

36. States had different needs.

37. –For example, some states depended on fishing, while others mostly grew crops.

38. States had different needs. –For example, some states depended on fishing, while others mostly grew crops. States had different sizes.

39. States had different needs. –For example, some states depended on fishing, while others mostly grew crops. States had different sizes. –Some states had many people and some states had few.

40. States had different needs. –For example, some states depended on fishing, while others mostly grew crops. States had different sizes. –Some states had many people and some states had few. People had different opinions.

41. States had different needs. –For example, some states depended on fishing, while others mostly grew crops. States had different sizes. –Some states had many people and some states had few. People had different opinions. –Some people feared a central government while others thought a central government was necessary.

42. Mini Quiz #2 Problems Among States True or false? 1. Everybody thought the central government should have more power.

43. Mini Quiz #2 Problems Among States True or false? 1.Everybody thought the central government should have more power. (F) 2.Some people were afraid states might lose their independence.

44. Mini Quiz #2 Problems Among States True or false? 1.Everybody thought the central government should have more power. (F) 2.Some people were afraid states might lose their independence. (T) 3.Different states had different needs for government to meet.

45. Mini Quiz #2 Problems Among States True or false? 1.Everybody thought the central government should have more power. (F) 2.Some people were afraid states might lose their independence. (T) 3.Different states had different needs for government to meet. (T) 4.The states all got along with each other.

46. Mini Quiz #2 Problems Among States True or false? 1.Everybody thought the central government should have more power. (F) 2.Some people were afraid states might lose their independence. (T) 3.Different states had different needs for government to meet. (T) 4.The states all got along with each other. (F) 5.The government created by the Articles of Confederation had everything under control between the states.

47. Mini Quiz #2 Problems Among States True or false? 1.Everybody thought the central government should have more power. (F) 2.Some people were afraid states might lose their independence. (T) 3.Different states had different needs for government to meet. (T) 4.The states all got along with each other. (F) 5.The government created by the Articles of Confederation had everything under control between the states. (F)

48. Articles of ConfederationNew Idea Legislative branch only

49. Articles of ConfederationNew Idea Legislative branch only to make laws Split power between: Legislative- make laws Executive-enforce laws Judicial-interpret laws

50. Ta-Da! Presenting… The Constitution! Finally!

51. Article The Legislative Branch Makes Laws

52. Article The Legislative Branch Makes Laws CONGRESS

53. Article The Legislative Branch Makes Laws CONGRESS House of Representatives

54. Article The Legislative Branch Makes Laws CONGRESS House of Representatives Senate

55. Article The Legislative Branch Makes Laws House of Representatives Senate The Executive Branch Carries Out Laws

56. Article The Legislative Branch Makes Laws House of Representatives Senate The Executive Branch Carries Out Laws The President

57. Article The Legislative Branch Makes Laws House of Representatives Senate The Judicial Branch Interprets Laws The President The Executive Branch Carries Out Laws The Supreme Court

58. Article The Legislative Branch Makes Laws House of Representatives Senate The Judicial Branch Interprets Laws The President The Executive Branch Carries Out Laws

59. The Legislative Branch Makes Laws House of Representatives Senate The Judicial Branch Interprets Laws The President The Executive Branch Carries Out Laws The Supreme Court THE BRANCHES

60. Mini Quiz #3 The Three Branches Choose the correct words: 1. Congress can make/carry out laws but cannot make/carry out laws.

61. Mini Quiz #3 The Three Branches Choose the correct words: 1.Congress can make laws but cannot carry out laws. 2.The President can make/carry out laws but cannot make/carry out laws.

62. Mini Quiz #3 The Three Branches Choose the correct words: 1.Congress can make laws but cannot carry out laws. 2.The President can carry out laws but cannot make laws. 3.The courts cannot make/carry out or make/carry out laws, but they can interpret what laws mean.

63. Mini Quiz #3 The Three Branches Choose the correct words: 1.Congress can make laws but cannot carry out laws. 2.The President can carry out laws but cannot make laws. 3.The courts cannot make or carry out laws, but they can interpret what laws mean.

64. The End!