1. Mr. Olson, MSU Student Observer
Government – Ch. 4
Mr. E’s Class
Mr. Olson, MSU Student Observer

2. Who established “parishes” as our division of government?
What “law” do we operate under?
Oct. 7, 1829 ~ Gov. Derbigny suffers a fatal accident when he is thrown from carriage.

3. The Preamble
Take out a pen or pencil and put away all other materials.
Follow the directions on the sheet provided.

4. Constitution What is a constitution?
A constitution is a document that explains the government’s purpose, describes its organization, and states its powers.

5. Constitution
Federalism is the term used to describe the division of powers between the states and the federal government.

6. Constitution Some examples of federalism:
(All of the following is one fact)
Federal Government can print money, handle foreign affairs, and declare war.
State Government can create local government and make marriage laws.

7. Constitution
Both the state and federal government can collect taxes, set up schools, punish criminals, and create courts.

8. Louisiana Constitution
The powers of the state government come from the US Constitution and the citizens of the state.
The present Louisiana Constitution follows the Federal Constitution very closely. It has a Bill of Rights that is stronger than the Bill of Rights in the US Constitution.

9. Louisiana Constitution
Louisiana has had 11 different
constitutions, more than
any other state.
Why do you think Louisiana has had so many constitutions?

10. Louisiana Constitution
Our present constitution was approved by voters in The citizens of the state elected over 100 delegates to come together in a constitutional convention to develop the 1974 Louisiana constitution.
It took them over 1 year to finish it!

11. Word Grid Take out a pen or pencil
Using your notes answer the following word
grid.
When you are finished turn your paper
over so I know your done.

12. Check Your Work!
Federal Government can print money, handle foreign affairs, and declare war.
State Government can create local government and make marriage laws.
Both the State and Federal Government can collect taxes, set up schools, punish criminals, and create courts.