1. USI.7 A NEW GOVERNMENT
USI.7A identify the weaknesses of the government established by the Articles of Confederation.
USI.7B identify the basic principles of the new government established by the Constitution of the United States of America and the Bill of Rights.
USI.7C identify the conflicts that resulted in the emergence of two political parties.
USI.7D describe the major accomplishments of the first five presidents of the United States.

2. A NEW GOVERNMENT USI.7A-D “From many (states), One (nation)” - Latin
America (2)

3. FEDERAL SYSTEM OF GOVERNMENT
The powers of the government are divided between national government and the state governments (50) (Division of Power)
The Constitution is the basis for the United States Government. It is the supreme law of the land.

4. CONSTITUTION OF U.S. James Madison called “Father of the Constitution
PREAMBLE – introduction “We the people…”
ARTICLES
Article I = Legislative Branch
Article II= Executive Branch
Article III= Judicial Branch
Article IV= “Full faith and Credit” (states)
Article V= How to Amend Constitution
Articles VI & VII= debts and ratification
AMENDMENTS (27 as of 2005)
First 10 are the Bill of Rights
The Thunderer: Sousa (2)

5. STRUCTURE OF THE U.S. GOVERNMENT
LEGISLATIVE
EXECUTIVE
JUDICIAL
Makes the laws
Enforces the laws
Decides if laws are Constitutional
Congress of 2 houses: Senate & House of Representatives
President, Vice President, & Cabinet
Supreme Court & Other courts
Meets in Capitol
Meets in White House
Meets in Supreme Court Building

6. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH (CONGRESS)
Senate
Equal Representation (2 votes per state: 100 now)
Term: 6 years
Qualifications: 30 years old, resident of state, U.S. citizen for 9 years
Head: Vice President of U.S or President Pro Tempore
House of Representatives
Representation is based on population (435 now)
Term: 2 years
Qualifications: 25 years old, resident of state, U.S. citizen for 7 years
Head: Speaker of the House
“There’s a Good Time Coming”: Stephen Foster (1)

7. EXECUTIVE BRANCH President, V. President
Term: 4 years
Qualifications: 35 years old, 14 year resident of the U.S., and natural born U.S. Citizen
Elected by Electoral College System
Popular vote picks electors
Electoral Vote picks President & V. Pres.
#Electors = #senators + #representatives
“Hail to the Chief” – President (1)

8. JUDICIAL BRANCH SUPREME COURT (9 JUSTICES)
Chief Justice is head of court
Qualifications: none
Term: life or upon good behavior
Appointed by the President and approved by the Senate
Determines if laws are constitutional
“Ghost Busters” (1)

9. CHECKS AND BALANCES LEGISLATIVE BRANCH EXECUTIVE BRANCH
White House
Capitol Building
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
JUDICIAL BRANCH
President appoints Supreme Court
President vetoes bills
President proposes laws
Senate approves appointments
Congress makes laws
Congress overrides vetoes
Congress impeaches
1. Court rules on all laws
Supreme Court Building
“God Bless the USA” (1)

10. BILL OF RIGHTS (FIRST 10 AMENDMENTS)
Freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, & petition.
Keep and bear arms.
No quartering of soldiers in homes.
Unreasonable search & seizure; warrants.
Do not have to testify in a trial.
Speedy trial; confront witnesses.
Trial by jury.
No cruel and unusual punishments.
Other rights guaranteed.
Powers reserved to the states & people.
“Fanfare for the Common Man” (1)

11. MAJOR PARTY DIFFERENCES
ALEXANDER HAMILTON
Federalists
Strong National Government
Limits on states’ powers
For National Bank
Favored development of industry on a national scale
THOMAS JEFFERSON
Democratic-Republicans
Weak National Government
Supported states’ powers
Opposed National Bank
Favored small business and farmers
“Redneck Girl” (1)

12. GEORGE WASHINGTON Federal court system established
Political Parties began (Hamilton/Jefferson)
Bill of Rights added to Constitution
Plans for new capital begun
“Washington Post March: Sousa (1)

13. JOHN ADAMS Two-party system emerged
a. Federalists (Strong national gov’t.)
b. Democratic-Republicans (Strong state gov’t.)
“I Will Follow Him” (1)

14. THOMAS JEFFERSON Bought Louisiana from France (LA Purchase)
Lewis & Clark explore it
“I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing” (1)

15. JAMES MADISON
War of 1812 caused European nations to gain respect for the United States
Old Ironsides
Map of Battles
U.S.S. Constitution
“Battle of New Orleans” (1)
“Star Spangled Banner” – Francis Scott Key

16. JAMES MONROE
Issued the Monroe Doctrine warning European nations not to interfere in the Western Hemisphere.
“The Beat Goes On” (1)