1. Do Now Use the back of your homework from last class.
1. The Northwest Ordinance organized what territory?
2. How many square miles were in a township?
3. What was the income of square 16 used for?

2. United States Constitution
The Living Document
United States Constitution

3. Thomas Paine
We have it in our power to begin the world over again. A situation, similar to the present, hath not happened since the days of Noah until now. The birthday of a new world is at hand.

4. Articles Of Confederation
Legislative Government – One state, one vote
No Executive Branch
No National Judicial
No Power to tax
Powers
Declare war Borrow money
Create laws

5. Daniel Shays and the Rebellion
Massachusetts Farmer
Leads rebellion against state armory
Upset over foreclosures due to high taxes
Result
Nationalists call for an amendment of the Articles

6. Two Plans Virginia Plan
Legislature – Bi-cameral (2), based on population
Executive and Judicial Branches
Powers – Tax, control foreign and interstate commerce & veto state laws
James Madison – author
Big States approve
New Jersey Plan
Legislature – unicameral, one vote per state
Executive and Judicial Branches
Powers – Same as Virginia
Small States approve

7. The Great Compromise
Two House Legislature – One by population the other equal – 2 per state
Executive and Judicial Branches – that “check” each other
House of Representative – Creates the budget, Senate approves treaties and executive appointments

8. 3/5 Compromise
Southern States want Slaves to be counted and Northern do not.
The compromise – counted as 3/5

9. Shared Power

10. 3 Branches of Government
The CONSTITUTION
Separation of Powers- Power is divided among three branches of government
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
House of Representatives
Senate
President
4 year term
35 years old
Native Born citizen
Resident for 14 years in US
Supreme Court
decides if laws are constitutional
Life Term
Appointed by President
Approved by Senate
6 year term
30 years old
Citizen for 9 years
State resident
2 year term
25 years old
Citizen for 7 years
State resident

11. Checks and Balances

12. The Powers Enumerated Powers
Enumerated powers – powers given to Congress that are specifically listed in the Constitution
Implied Powers
Implied Powers: powers that the government has but are not specifically listed in the Constitution

13. Implied Examples
Since the future emergencies or situation“ general welfare clause" and the "necessary and proper" clause gave elasticity to the constitution.
Louisiana Purchase
Second Bank of the United States

14. Elastic Clause
The Congress shall have Power - To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution