1. 3.24.2016 BE RESPONSIBLE BE RESPECTFUL BE SAFE NY STATE STANDARD 7.5 NY STATE STANDARD 7.5 CC STANDARD 7 CC STANDARD 7 INTEGRATE VISUAL INFORMATION WITH OTHER INFORMATION IN PRINT AND TEXT INTEGRATE VISUAL INFORMATION WITH OTHER INFORMATION IN PRINT AND TEXT

2. WRITING PROMPT 3.24.2016 Discuss one reason why some important people opposed the adoption of the Constitution. You might wish to address the concerns of Patrick Henry and others who believed that it gave too much power to the national government.

3. Homework Due 3.24.2016 TOMORROW 1. Binder Check TOMORROW 2. Unit Exam3.31.2016

4. UNIT EXAM REVIEW This branch of government enforces the laws passed by Congress. a.Executive b.Legislative c.Judicial d.Federalism

5. UNIT EXAM REVIEW Through this system, each branch of government has some way to control the other two branches. a.Separation of powers b.Federalism c.Checks and balances d.Bill of Rights

6. UNIT EXAM REVIEW This is the term that describes the President’s refusal to sign a bill into law. a.Override b.Veto c.Census d.ratify

7. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What were the strengths and weaknesses of The Articles of Confederation? Why was a new Constitution written in 1787? What were the Articles of Confederation? What was the Great Compromise? What was the 3/5 Compromise?

8. VOCABULARY TERMS Legislative Branch-law making body of the United States Executive Branch-Enforces the laws of the United States Judicial Branch- interprets the laws of the United States Veto- Presidential power to not allow a bill to become law Bill of Rights- first 10 Amendments to the Constitution Federalism- system with state, local and national governments Checks and Balances- limits placed on each branch of government Constitution- written plan for government Articles of Confederation- 1 st Constitution of the United States Separation of Powers- powers given to each branch of government Federalists-favored adoption of The Constitution Anti-Federalists-opposed adoption of The Constitution Great Compromise- created a 2 House legislature 3/5 Compromise- slaves counted as 3/5 a person for taxes and representation Pardon- Presidential power to overturn a criminal conviction

9. ARTICLE IV: AMENDMENT PROCESS

10. CHECKS AND BALANCES

11. LINK CHECKS AND BALANCES SHEETS http://teachersites.schoolworld.com/webpages/MPierce/files/ checks%20and%20balances.pdf

13. LOCATE ON A MAP Alexander Hamilton- NY William Paterson- NJ Plan Delaware- first to ratify the Constitution Northwest Ordinance- outlawed slavery VT- 14 th state NY- first Capitol of the US under the Constitution RI- did not send delegates to the Constitutional Convention NH- ninth state to ratify the Constitution PA- location of the Constitutional Convention VA- home of Washington, Randolph, Madison, and Henry MAP PRACTICE SHEET

17. CLOSURE Continue preparing your binder for Friday.