1. Wanted—A “Just Right” Government

2. Wanted—A government that: much say states power rights

3. “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.”

4. “That to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, that whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new government…”

8. The First Attempt: These Articles Ain’t Workin! centralrepresentatives 1777President government (x 2)Articles independentone

9. A confederation is a group of individuals united together for a purpose.

10. Hey, This is Great! What did people like about the Articles of Confederation?

11. Hey, This is Great! States get to keep their power and independence

12. Hey, This is Great! States get to keep their power and independence No government telling the states what to do

13. Hey, This is Great! States get to keep their power and independence. No government telling the states what to do. Congress had the power to create a military to protect all the states.

14. But Wait… What was wrong with the Articles of Confederation?

15. But Wait… Congress had no way to enforce its laws.

16. But Wait… Congress had no way to enforce its laws. That meant states could ignore laws.

17. But Wait… Congress had no way to enforce its laws. That meant states could ignore laws. Congress did not have the power to collect taxes to pay for the military.

18. But Wait… Congress had no way to enforce its laws. That meant states could ignore laws. Congress did not have the power to collect taxes to pay for the military. The Articles could only be changed if all states agreed.

19. Mini Quiz #1 The Articles of Confederation True or False?

20. Mini Quiz #1 The Articles of Confederation True or False? 1. The Articles made a President in charge of the country.

21. Mini Quiz #1 The Articles of Confederation True or False? 1.The Articles made a President in charge of the country. (F) 2.States would still be independent under the Articles.

22. Mini Quiz #1 The Articles of Confederation True or False? 1.The Articles made a President in charge of the country. (F) 2.States would still be independent under the Articles. (T) 3.The Articles were easy to change.

23. Mini Quiz #1 The Articles of Confederation True or False? 1.The Articles made a President in charge of the country. (F) 2.States would still be independent under the Articles. (T) 3.The Articles were easy to change. (F) 4.The more people a state had, the more votes it got in Congress.

24. Mini Quiz #1 The Articles of Confederation True or False? 1.The Articles made a President in charge of the country. (F) 2.States would still be independent under the Articles. (T) 3.The Articles were easy to change. (F) 4.The more people a state had, the more votes it got in Congress. (F)

25. Mini Quiz #1 The Articles of Confederation True or False? 5. Congress did not have the power to collect taxes.

26. Mini Quiz #1 The Articles of Confederation True or False? 5.Congress did not have the power to collect taxes. (T) 6.Congress could pass laws that the states had to follow.

27. Mini Quiz #1 The Articles of Confederation True or False? 5.Congress did not have the power to collect taxes. (T) 6.Congress could pass laws that the states had to follow. (F) 7.The Articles of Confederation created the first American government.

28. Mini Quiz #1 The Articles of Confederation True or False? 5.Congress did not have the power to collect taxes. (T) 6.Congress could pass laws that the states had to follow. (F) 7.The Articles of Confederation created the first American government. (T)

29. “This government is too small !”

30. Trouble in Paradise Without a strong central government, there were _________ between the _____________ that the powerless Congress could not ______________. For example, states made their citizens pay __________ on goods that came from other ____________.

31. Trouble in Paradise Without a strong central government, there were ___conflicts__ between the _____________ that the powerless Congress could not ______________. For example, states made their citizens pay __________ on goods that came from other ____________.

32. Trouble in Paradise Without a strong central government, there were ___conflicts__ between the ____states____ that the powerless Congress could not ______________. For example, states made their citizens pay __________ on goods that came from other ____________.

33. Trouble in Paradise Without a strong central government, there were ___conflicts__ between the ____states____ that the powerless Congress could not ____control____. For example, states made their citizens pay ______ on goods that came from other __________.

34. Trouble in Paradise Without a strong central government, there were ___conflicts__ between the ____states____ that the powerless Congress could not ____control____. For example, states made their citizens pay _taxes_ on goods that came from other __________.

35. Trouble in Paradise Without a strong central government, there were ___conflicts__ between the ____states____ that the powerless Congress could not ____control____. For example, states made their citizens pay _taxes_ on goods that came from other __states__.

36. States had different needs.

37. –For example, some states depended on fishing, while others mostly grew crops.

38. States had different needs. –For example, some states depended on fishing, while others mostly grew crops. States had different sizes.

39. States had different needs. –For example, some states depended on fishing, while others mostly grew crops. States had different sizes. –Some states had many people and some states had few.

40. States had different needs. –For example, some states depended on fishing, while others mostly grew crops. States had different sizes. –Some states had many people and some states had few. People had different opinions.

41. States had different needs. –For example, some states depended on fishing, while others mostly grew crops. States had different sizes. –Some states had many people and some states had few. People had different opinions. –Some people feared a central government while others thought a central government was necessary.

42. Mini Quiz #2 Problems Among States True or false? 1. Everybody thought the central government should have more power.

43. Mini Quiz #2 Problems Among States True or false? 1.Everybody thought the central government should have more power. (F) 2.Some people were afraid states might lose their independence.

44. Mini Quiz #2 Problems Among States True or false? 1.Everybody thought the central government should have more power. (F) 2.Some people were afraid states might lose their independence. (T) 3.Different states had different needs for government to meet.

45. Mini Quiz #2 Problems Among States True or false? 1.Everybody thought the central government should have more power. (F) 2.Some people were afraid states might lose their independence. (T) 3.Different states had different needs for government to meet. (T) 4.The states all got along with each other.

46. Mini Quiz #2 Problems Among States True or false? 1.Everybody thought the central government should have more power. (F) 2.Some people were afraid states might lose their independence. (T) 3.Different states had different needs for government to meet. (T) 4.The states all got along with each other. (F) 5.The government created by the Articles of Confederation had everything under control between the states.

47. Mini Quiz #2 Problems Among States True or false? 1.Everybody thought the central government should have more power. (F) 2.Some people were afraid states might lose their independence. (T) 3.Different states had different needs for government to meet. (T) 4.The states all got along with each other. (F) 5.The government created by the Articles of Confederation had everything under control between the states. (F)

48. Articles of ConfederationNew Idea Legislative branch only

49. Articles of ConfederationNew Idea Legislative branch only Split power between: Legislative Executive Judicial

50. VA v. NJ Populations in 1787 ~ 747,000 ~ 184,000

51. Poll: What do you think? Is it more fair for every state to have the same amount of power or for states with more people to have more power?  All states should have the same power  Larger states should have more power Why?

52. Ta-Da! Presenting… The Constitution! Finally!

53. Preamble “We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.”

54. Article The Legislative Branch Makes Laws

55. Article The Legislative Branch Makes Laws CONGRESS

56. Article The Legislative Branch Makes Laws CONGRESS House of Representatives

57. Article The Legislative Branch Makes Laws CONGRESS House of Representatives Senate

58. Article The Legislative Branch Makes Laws House of Representatives Senate The Executive Branch Carries Out Laws

59. Article The Legislative Branch Makes Laws House of Representatives Senate The Executive Branch Carries Out Laws The President

60. Article The Legislative Branch Makes Laws House of Representatives Senate The Judicial Branch Interprets Laws The President The Executive Branch Carries Out Laws The Supreme Court

61. Article The Legislative Branch Makes Laws House of Representatives Senate The Judicial Branch Interprets Laws The President The Executive Branch Carries Out Laws

62. The Legislative Branch Makes Laws House of Representatives Senate The Judicial Branch Interprets Laws The President The Executive Branch Carries Out Laws The Supreme Court THE BRANCHES

63. Mini Quiz #3 The Three Branches Choose the correct words: 1. Congress can make/carry out laws but cannot make/carry out laws.

64. Mini Quiz #3 The Three Branches Choose the correct words: 1.Congress can make laws but cannot carry out laws. 2.The President can make/carry out laws but cannot make/carry out laws.

65. Mini Quiz #3 The Three Branches Choose the correct words: 1.Congress can make laws but cannot carry out laws. 2.The President can carry out laws but cannot make laws. 3.The courts cannot make/carry out or make/carry out laws, but they can interpret what laws mean.

66. Mini Quiz #3 The Three Branches Choose the correct words: 1.Congress can make laws but cannot carry out laws. 2.The President can carry out laws but cannot make laws. 3.The courts cannot make or carry out laws, but they can interpret what laws mean.

67. Article

68. Did the Articles of Confederation require states to treat other states’ citizens the same as their own citizens?  YES  NO

69. Article Did the Articles of Confederation require states to treat other states’ citizens the same as their own citizens? NO

70. Article

71. How could the Articles of Confederation be changed?  Majority vote  Unanimous vote

72. Article How could the Articles of Confederation be changed? Unanimous vote!

73. Article

74. Did the Articles of Confederation require states to follow the laws Congress passed?  YES  NO

75. Article Did the Articles of Confederation require states to follow the laws Congress passed? NO

76. Article

77. The Articles of Confederation had to be approved by all states involved! (How many was that?)

78. Article The Articles of Confederation had to be approved by all states involved! 13

79. The Amendments (That means stuff they added later.) Did they add spots? No, silly! They added rights!

80. The Amendments Freedom of speech

81. The Amendments Freedom of speech No cruel and unusual punishment

82. The Amendments Freedom of speech No cruel and unusual punishment Abolish slavery

83. The Amendments Freedom of speech No cruel and unusual punishment Abolish slavery Right to vote at age 18

84. The Amendments Freedom of speech No cruel and unusual punishment Abolish slavery Right to vote at age 18 …And many others!

85. Last Mini Quiz! Under the Constitution… 1.Laws are made by the _____ branch. A B executive legislative

86. Last Mini Quiz! Under the Constitution… 1.Laws are made by the _____ branch. A B executive legislative

87. Last Mini Quiz! Under the Constitution… 2. States must treat people from other states _______. A B the same differently

88. Last Mini Quiz! Under the Constitution… 2. States must treat people from other states _______. A B the same differently

89. Last Mini Quiz! Under the Constitution… 3. Laws passed by Congress are _____ to state laws. A B superior inferior

90. Last Mini Quiz! Under the Constitution… 3. Laws passed by Congress are _____ to state laws. A B superior inferior

91. Last Mini Quiz! Under the Constitution… 4. Congress has _______. A B one chamber two chambers

92. Last Mini Quiz! Under the Constitution… 4. Congress has _______. A B one chamber two chambers

93. Last Mini Quiz! Under the Constitution… 5. Each state gets two representatives (votes) in the _______. A B House of Senate Representatives

94. Last Mini Quiz! Under the Constitution… 5. Each state gets two representatives (votes) in the _______. A B House of Senate Representatives

95. Last Mini Quiz! Under the Constitution… 6. In the House of Representatives, the number of representatives each state gets is based on its _______. A B Population Taxes

96. Last Mini Quiz! Under the Constitution… 6. In the House of Representatives, the number of representatives each state gets is based on its _______. A B Population Taxes

97. Last Mini Quiz! Under the Constitution… 7. The President is the head of the ____ branch. A B Legislative Executive

98. Last Mini Quiz! Under the Constitution… 7. The President is the head of the ____ branch. A B Legislative Executive

99. Last Mini Quiz! Under the Constitution… 8. The executive branch ______ laws. A B Carries out Interprets

100. Last Mini Quiz! Under the Constitution… 8. The executive branch ______ laws. A B Carries out Interprets

101. Last Mini Quiz! Under the Constitution… 9. One goal of the Constitution is to establish ______. A B Justice Anarchy

102. Last Mini Quiz! Under the Constitution… 9. One goal of the Constitution is to establish ______. A B Justice Anarchy

103. Last Mini Quiz! Under the Constitution… 10. The articles of the Constitution don’t say anything about _____. A B Rights Laws

104. Last Mini Quiz! Under the Constitution… 10. The articles of the Constitution don’t say anything about _____. A B Rights Laws

105. The End!