1. A “Just Right” Government
WANTED:
A “Just Right” Government

2. Wanted: A government that…
Has enough ________ to do its job
Doesn’t give anyone too ______ power
Considers the needs of all _________
Lets people have a ________
Protects individual __________
much
say
states
power
Give students two minutes to use these words to complete the cloze “wanted” note on the notetaking worksheet. When they are finished, ask for the answers by reading each phrase, pausing at the blank, and asking the class for a choral response.
rights

3. ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION
In 1777, the Americans wrote their first plan for government in a document called the
ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION

4. The Articles of Confederation
A confederation is a _________ of individuals _______ together for a _________.
group
united
purpose
Make sure students understand we’re talking about the first attempt at a new government. Then give students 2-3 minutes to fill in the first cloze paragraph with these words. Check answers by reading the sentences and pausing for choral response.

5. The Articles of Confederation
Each state was _________________ and had its own ________________.
Each state would send _______________ to the “Congress of the Confederation.”
The Congress was the only ____________ government. There was no ___________.
In Congress, each state got _______ vote.
independent
government
representatives
central
Make sure students understand we’re talking about the first attempt at a new government. Then give students 2-3 minutes to fill in the first cloze paragraph with these words. Check answers by reading the sentences and pausing for choral response.
President
one

6. A Rocky Relationship Hey, this sounds great! Wait! Not so fast…
States get to keep their ______ and ____________
No _____________ telling the states what to do
Congress had the power to create a _________ to ________all the states
Congress had no way to __________ its _______!
Congress had no power to collect _________ to pay for the military!
The Articles could only be _________ if ______ the states agreed!
power
independence
enforce
laws
government
taxes
military
protect
changed
ALL

7. The Articles of Confederation
QUICK QUIZ!
The Articles of Confederation

8. Under the Articles of Confederation, a President would lead the country.
Think
About It
 True
 False 

9. Under the Articles of Confederation, states would be independent.
Think
About It 
 True
 False

10. The Articles of Confederation were easy to change.
Think
About It
 True
 False 

11. Under the Articles, states with more people got more votes in Congress.
Think
About It
 True
 False 

12. Under the Articles, Congress did not have the power to collect taxes.
Think
About It 
 True
 False

13. Under the Articles, Congress could pass laws and force states to follow them.
Think
About It
 True
 False 

14. The Articles of Confederation created the first American government.
Think
About It 
 True
 False

15. IRRECONCILABLE DIFFERENCES?
QUICK QUIZ!
IRRECONCILABLE DIFFERENCES?

16. Everyone thought the central government should have more power.
Think
About It
 True
 False 

17. Some people were afraid states might lose their independence.
Think
About It 
 True
 False

18. Different states had different needs for government to meet.
Think
About It 
 True
 False

19. The states all got along with each other.
Think
About It
 True
 False 

20.  Think About It  True  False
The government created by the Articles of Confederation had everything under control among the states.
Think
About It
 True
 False 

21. Articles of Confederation
A New Idea!
Articles of Confederation
New Idea
1 Branch
Legislative—makes laws
3 Branches

22. Battle of the Plans The Virginia Plan The New Jersey Plan
Legislative branch has ___ “chambers”
Number of votes for each state depends on the state’s ___________
________ states would have more power 2
Legislative branch has ___ “chamber”
Each state gets ___ vote
________ states would have more power 1 1
Smaller
population
Larger
(Virginia was a large state, and New Jersey was a small state. Surprise!)

23. The Constitution Solution
Legislative:
Makes laws
Divide Congress Into Two Houses
Senate
House of Representatives
Each state gets 2 votes.
The more people the state has, the more votes it gets!
Executive:
Carries out laws
Judicial:
Interprets laws

24. the constitution solution
QUICK QUIZ!
the constitution solution

25. The Articles required states to treat citizens from other states the same as their own citizens.
Think
About It
 True
 False 

26. Think About It citizens same
The Constitution requires each state to treat ________ of other states the ______ as it treats its own citizens.
citizens
same

27. How many states had to agree in order for the Articles of Confederation to be changed?
Think
About It 
 All states
 A majority of states

28. The Constitution can be changed if ________________ of the members of Congress and ________________ of the states agree.
Think
About It
two-thirds (2/3)
three-fourths (3/4)

29. The Articles of Confederation required states to follow the laws Congress passed.
Think
About It
 True
 False 

30. The Constitution says that the laws passed by Congress are _________ to laws passed by the _______.
Think
About It
superior
states

31. Under the Constitution, laws are made by the _______ branch.
Think
About It A B 
executive
legislative

32. Under the Constitution, laws passed by Congress are ___ to state laws.
Think
About It A  B
superior
inferior

33. Under the Constitution, Congress has ______.
Think
About It A B 
1 chamber
2 chambers

34. Under the Constitution, each state gets two votes in the _______.
Think
About It A B 
House of Representatives
Senate

35. Under the Constitution, the number of votes each state gets in the House of Representatives is based on its _____.
Think
About It A  B
Population
Taxes

36. Under the Constitution, a change to the Constitution must be approved by ____.
Think
About It A B 
All States
¾ of States

37. articles vs. constitution
QUICK QUIZ!
articles vs. constitution

38. Articles, Constitution or Both?
A) Created a president
Articles, Constitution or Both?
Both
Articles
Constitution
Decide whether each statement applies to the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, or both. A

39. Articles, Constitution or Both?
B) Created a government
Articles, Constitution or Both?
Both
Articles
Constitution
Decide whether each statement applies to the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, or both. A B

40. Articles, Constitution or Both?
C) Had one branch of government
Articles, Constitution or Both?
Both
Articles
Constitution
Decide whether each statement applies to the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, or both. A C B

41. Articles, Constitution or Both?
D) Had enough power to do its job
Articles, Constitution or Both?
Both
Articles
Constitution
Decide whether each statement applies to the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, or both. A C D B

42. Articles, Constitution or Both?
E) Created a court system
Articles, Constitution or Both?
Both
Articles
Constitution
Decide whether each statement applies to the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, or both. A C D B E

43. Articles, Constitution or Both?
F) Gave large and small states the same power
Articles, Constitution or Both?
Both
Articles
Constitution
Decide whether each statement applies to the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, or both. A C D B F E

44. Articles, Constitution or Both?
G) Created a Congress
Articles, Constitution or Both?
Both
Articles
Constitution
Decide whether each statement applies to the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, or both. A C G D B F E

45. Articles, Constitution or Both?
H) Compromised between large and small states
Articles, Constitution or Both?
Both H
Articles
Constitution
Decide whether each statement applies to the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, or both. A C G D B F E

46. Articles, Constitution or Both?
I) Created a military
Articles, Constitution or Both?
Both H
Articles
Constitution
Decide whether each statement applies to the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, or both. A I C G D B F E

47. Articles, Constitution or Both?
I) Didn’t let Congress enforce its laws
Articles, Constitution or Both?
Both H
Articles
Constitution J
Decide whether each statement applies to the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, or both. A I C G D B F E