1. Unit 6 Notes: The Constitution

2. Unit 6 Learning Goals:

3. REVIEW  U.S. Constitution =  Main author =  Replaced the =  Ratified on = Written plan of government James Madison, help given by the 55 delegates present at the convention Articles of Confederation June 21, 1788

4. I. Parts to the Constitution A.Three Parts Total  The Preamble  The Articles  The Amendments The intro, outlines goals of the document 7 total, outlines jobs of gov’t 27 total, changes made to the Constitution throughout history

5. PREAMBLE 7 ARTICLES

6. B. The Bill of Rights First 10 Amendments Amend = To Change Amendments = changes made to the Constitution throughout history

7. C. The Preamble  Introduction to the Constitution  First three words = We the People  What philosophy do these words demonstrate?  POPULAR SOVERIGNTY  6 goals outlines in Preamble

8. Goal #1: To Form a more perfect Union  To unite the states to operate as a single nation

9. Goal #2: To establish Justice  To create a system of fair laws and courts = equality for all citizens

10. Goal #3: To insure domestic Tranquility  To maintain peace and order, keep citizens safe

11. Goal #4: To provide for the common defense  Ready with militarily to protect the country from foreign attacks.

12. Goal #5: To promote the general Welfare  To help people live healthy, happy, and prosperous lives

13. Goal #6: To secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity  To guarantee freedom and basic rights to all citizens and future citizens (posterity).  In order to carry out these goals, we the people ordain (declare) this as our plan for government – our constitution!