1. Bell ringer, 1-22
Please read pages ;Please copy statements and fill in the blanks. Also, planners should be on your table.
The Constitutional Convention began in Philadelphia’s on May 25, 1787.
Two of the delegates to the Convention, & later became Presidents of the USA.
The delegates agreed that should preside over the Convention.
The participants agreed to keep all discussions
The rule of secrecy allowed delegates to speak

2. Today's Objective
Identify the delegates who attended the Constitutional Convention
Discuss the rules the delegates adopted to conduct business at the Constitutional Convention

3. The Road to the Constitution, pg 52- 54
Soon after the Revolution ends serious problems emerge with the
Why?

4. The Road to the Constitution, pg 52- 54
Because of problems, each state sends delegates to a to fix flaws of the Articles of Confederation
What?

5. The Road to the Constitution, pg 52- 54
Delegates meet in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at Independence Hall. Each state sends delegates except for (Q).
Where?

6. The Road to the Constitution, pg 52- 54
The men who met in May of 1787 were an extraordinary group: 8 signers of the DOI; 7 governors (Q); and 41 members of Continental Congress
When?

7. The Road to the Constitution, pg 52- 54
Who?

8. The Road to the Constitution, pg 52- 54
Future President
Thomas Jefferson
Serving as a minister
to France (Q)
Future President
John Adams
Serving as minister
To Great Britain (Q)
Patrick Henry,
Elected to serve but
Was against
Convention and
stayed home (Q) (T)
Who wasn't?

9. Chapter 3 Vocab A system in which Each branch of Government is able
To check, or
Restrain the power
Of the others
The notion that
Power lies with
The people.
Pgs 85-93
Powers that
Congress has
That are
Specifically
Listed in the
“C”
The split of
Authority among
The “E”, “L”, and
“J” branches
Powers that are
Shared by state
And federal
governments
Powers that the “C”
Does not give to the
National government
That are kept by the
States.
Principle that
The law applies to
Everyone, even
Those who
Govern.
The first
Ten amendments
To the
Constitution

10. First Decision Second Decision Appoint George Washington
As the President of
Convention (q) (t)
Second Decision
Meetings could not be
Held unless delegates
From 7 states were
Present (q)

11. Third Decision Fourth Decision Decisions must be Majority vote, one
State gets one vote
Fourth Decision
Meetings held
in secret (q)
To allow delegates
To speak freely

12. Bell ringer, 1-26
Please copy the questions. (8); Also have planners out and on your table.
What does the legislative branch of the government do?
How did the Virginia Plan differ from the New Jersey Plan?
What was the Great Compromise?
What two arguments resulted in the Electoral College Compromise?

13. Bell ringer, 1-26 What does the electoral college do?
Please copy the questions. (8); Also have planners out and on your table.
What does the electoral college do?
What were the different viewpoints of the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists?
What was the purpose of The Federalist?
What promise helped to get the Constitution ratified?

14. Today's Objective
Describe the plans of government offered by delegates at the Constitutional Convention
Identify the compromises agreed upon by the delegates

15. Virginia Plan New Jersey Plan Designed by ---------
Presented by
Government with 3
Branches (E, L, J)
Government with 3
Branches (E, L, J)
Legislature would be
and based on
States
Legislature would be
and based On
------, , and
loved plan; small
States, not so much
, ---, and
love plan;
Other states,
not so much

16. Video- Our Living Constitution
Bell ringer,
Please copy the questions. (10); Also have planners out and on your table.
From what state is the author of the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson?
Who was considered “First in war, first in peace, first in the heart of his countrymen”?
In what year did Benjamin Franklin die?
Which member of the Convention later becomes the 4th president of the USA?
What are the three branches of government created at the Convention?
Video- Our Living Constitution

17. Video- Our Living Constitution
Bell ringer,
Please copy the questions. (10); Also have planners out and on your table.
Article Three of the Constitution creates which branch of government?
How many states had to ratify the Constitution for it to become official?
When were the Bill of Rights ratified by the states?
What is one of the strengths of the Constitution?
Which amendment gave women the right to vote?
Video- Our Living Constitution

18. Today's Objective
Describe the plans of government offered by delegates at the Constitutional Convention
Identify the compromises agreed upon by the delegates

19. Daily Planner Bell ringer The Great Compromise
Video – Our Constitution
Media Center

20. Constitutional Compromise
After six weeks of debate,
Roger Sherman (T) proposes
A compromise …
A Senate
With equal
Represent-
ation
To please
The small
states
A House
based
On popula-
tion
To please
the bigger
states
Great Compromise (T)

21. Constitutional Compromise
Questions about
How to calculate
550,000
Enslaved African
Americans
In South
North opposed idea
Of Counting slaves;
South wanted the
slaves to
Count but not vote …

22. Constitutional Compromise
Delegates
finally agreed
To count enslaved
African-Americans
as 3/5 of a
Person to determine representation in
Congress
The Three-Fifths Compromise (T)

23. Bell ringer, 1-28 What is the subject of the map?
Please copy the questions (5); Use the map on page 88 to answer. Please have planners on your table!
What is the subject of the map?
What color are the 13 states?
What is the name of the large western territory unclaimed by any states?
Along which of the Great Lakes did the British hold forts?
What other countries claimed land near the United States?

24. Today's Objective
Describe the plans of government offered by delegates at the Constitutional Convention
Identify the compromises agreed upon by the delegates

25. Dates to remember Media Center, Wednesday, 1-27
Chapter 2 test – Thursday, 1-28
Star Crunch Party, Friday, 1-29

26. Daily Planner Bell ringer The Great Compromise
Video – Our Constitution
Media Center

27. Virginia Plan New Jersey Plan Designed by ---------
Presented by
Government with 3
Branches (E, L, J)
Government with 3
Branches (E, L, J)
Legislature would be
and based on
States
Legislature would be
and based On
------, , and
loved plan; small
States, not so much
, ---, and
love plan;
Other states,
not so much

28. Constitutional Compromise
After six weeks of debate,
__________ (T) proposes
A compromise …
A Senate
With ______
Represent-
ation
To please
The small
states
A House
based
On _______
To please
the bigger
states
Great Compromise (T)

29. Constitutional Compromise
Questions about
How to calculate
550,000
______ ______
Americans
In South
_____ opposed idea
Of Counting slaves;
______ wanted the
slaves to
Count but not vote …

30. Constitutional Compromise
Delegates
finally agreed
To count enslaved
African-Americans
as _______ of a
Person to determine representation in
Congress
The Three-Fifths Compromise (T)

31. Bell ringer, 1-29
Please copy questions (5); Use chart on page 90 to answer. Please have planners on table!
Which rights or freedoms were included in all four documents?
Which right or freedom is found only in the Bill of Rights?
Which document does not include right against unreasonable search or seizure?
Which document does not prohibit cruel or unusual punishment?
Which document is the most recent?

32. Daily Planner Bell ringer Outline – Approving the Constitution
8 questions you should know
Video – The Constitution

33. Approving the Constitution, pg 58-59
A, Summer of 1787
Sept , the “C” is ready to sign
2. All but ---- of the delegates present sign it
B. Win Ratification
Decided that each state would set up
to ratify the document
2. When of 13 voted yes, “C” would
become law of the land
C. Divided Public
1. Supporters were called
2. Favored a system of government called

34. Approving the Constitution, pg 58-59
D. The Federalists
Argued that USA would not without
a strong national government
2. Argued their position in
E. The Anti Federalists
Felt the “C” gave too much to national
Government & took too much away from states
2. Objected to no
F. Agreement
1. Agreed that a Bill of Rights was needed
2. June 21, 1788, is 9th state
To ratify and “C” takes full effect

35. 8 questions you should know (Ch 3, Section 1)
The participants
At the Convention
Agreed to keep all
Discussions what?
Which notable
Leader was not
At the Convention?
Which delegate
Was against the
Constitution
And refused to
Attend?
At 81, who was
The oldest delegate
To attend the
Constitution?
7 of the delegates
To the Convention
Were former what?
Which delegates
To the Convention
Went on to become
President of the
USA? (2)
Which state chose
Not to take part in
The Constitutional
Convention
Which delegate
Kept a notebook
Of daily events?
Pg 52-54

36. 8 questions … (Ch 3, Section 2)
Name of plan that
Called for states to
Be represented
Equally in government?
Group of people
Named by each
State legislature
To select President
And Vice President
Which plan
Allowed that for
Every 5 slaves
To count as 3
Free persons?
What term refers
To a form of
Government in
In which power is
Divided between
States and federal
government
Branch of
Government that
Carries out laws.
Name of plan
That called for
States to be
Represented based
On population.
Anti – Federalists
Opposed the “C”
Because it did not
Have a what?
What plan for
Government did
Roger Sherman
Create?
Pgs 55-59

37. Bell ringer, 2-1 Which branch of government did the Constitution add?
Please copy the questions (5); Use the chart on page 84 to answer. Please have planners on your table!
Which branch of government did the Constitution add?
According to the “C”, which branch of settles disputes between states?
What are three additional powers does the Constitution give the Legislature?
According to the “C”, which branch can make treaties with other countries?
According to the chart, how many states must agree to amend the Articles of Confederation?

38. Today's Objective Describe how the Constitution is organized.
Explain what three parts of the Constitution accomplish

39. 8 questions you should know (Ch 3, Section 1)
Which delegate
Was against the
Constitution
And refused to
Attend?
The participants
At the Convention
Agreed to keep all
Discussions what?
Which notable
Leader was not
At the
Convention?
At 81, who was
The oldest
delegate
To attend the
Constitution?
7 of the delegates
To the Convention
Were former what?
Which delegates
To the Convention
Went on
to become
President of the
USA? (2)
Which state chose
Not to take part in
The Constitutional
Convention
Which delegate
Kept a notebook
Of daily events?
Pg 52-54

40. The Constitution and Its Parts, pg 82-85
Purpose of “C” is to provide a f_________ for government
Highest ________ in the nation & basic law of the United States

41. The Constitution and Its Parts, pg 82-85
_______ (T) tells why
Constitution was written.
It consists of one single
Sentence…
Power
Comes from ________;
Government depends on
_______ & is here
To serve the
________

42. The Constitution and Its Parts, pg 82-85
________ will
have
all the lawmaking
Authority
according
To Article I
Article I (T)
Says that
Congress shall
be made
Of two houses –
______ &
_______
Article I list
______ that
Congress has and
Does not have
Congress may
collect taxes,
regulate Trade,
coin money
& declare ______

43. 8 questions … (Ch 3, Section 2)
Name of plan that
Called for states to
Be represented
Equally in government?
Group of people
Named by each
State legislature
To select President
And Vice President
Which plan
Allowed that for
Every 5 slaves
To count as 3
Free persons?
What term refers
To a form of
Government in
In which power is
Divided between
States and federal
government
Branch of
Government that
Carries out laws.
Name of plan
That called for
States to be
Represented based
On population.
Anti – Federalists
Opposed the “C”
Because it did not
Have a what?
What plan for
Government did
Roger Sherman
Create?
Pgs 55-59

44. Bell ringer, 2-2
Read pages 85-6; Copy & fill in blanks. We will exchange & grade in 8 minutes.
The first ten amendments to the Constitution are known as the _____.
The _____ was passed in 1913 to allow Congress to collect an income tax.
Constitutional amendments ____ many of our freedoms.
The process for making an amendment to the Constitution is outlined in _____.
Once a national amendment has been proposed, _____ of the state must ratify it.
Only one amendment, _____, has been by means of state convention.

45. The Constitution and Its Parts, pg 82-85
Article II provides
For an _________
Or law enforcing
Branch
Powers include
Commanding
______, dealing
with other
Countries (T)
&
Appointing
officials
Article II explains how
These leaders are elected
And _______ from office

46. The Constitution and Its Parts, pg 82-85
Article III provides
For a Judicial
Branch to ______
And apply laws
May hear cases
About ________,
Federal laws
And disputes
between
states
Article III calls for one
_______ Court and such
Lower courts as needed

47. Video – Living Constitution
Bell ringer 2-03
Video – Living Constitution
Please copy the questions. (10); Please have planners out and on your table.
What is a constitution?
What is a confederation?
Who had most of the power under the Articles of Confederation?
What was the capital of the United States in 1785?
Who was the most important delegate at the Constitutional Convention?

48. Video – Living Constitution
Bell ringer 2-03
Video – Living Constitution
Please copy the questions. (10); Please have planners out and on your table.
What three principles are the Constitution based upon?
How can Congress override a President’s veto?
What is the opening of the Constitution called?
Which article it clear that the Constitution is the supreme law of the land?
What five freedoms are guaranteed in the First Amendment?

49. The Constitution and Its Parts
Article IV
All states
Must respect laws,
______ _______, and
Records of other
states
Declares that the
_________ is the
“Supreme Law of the
Land”;
Article VI
States how
____________
To the Constitution
Are to be made
Article V
States that the
Constitution would
Take effect when
__ states had
ratified it

50. Bell ringer 2-04 Why are amendments to the Constitution necessary?
GR 3-3
Please copy the questions. (10); Please have planners out and on your table.
Why are amendments to the Constitution necessary?
What is the Preamble, and why was it written?
What types of powers does the necessary and proper clause give to Congress?
What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?
What is the main purpose of the United States Constitution?

51. Bell ringer 2-04 Why does the government collect an income tax?
GR 3-3
Please copy the questions. (10); Please have planners out and on your table.
Why does the government collect an income tax?
In what two ways can an amendment to the U.S. Constitution be ratified?
What do the first three articles of the Constitution describe?
Which amendment to the Constitution was ratified by means of a state convention?
Which branch of government has the final authority on interpreting the Constitution?

52. Interpreting the Constitution, pg 86
1. “C” has been amended ____ times
2. Other changes have taken place through
______________
B. Necessary and Proper Clause (86)
_______ & ______ clause allows Congress
to use powers not specifically listed in “C”
2. Powers are known as “_____ ______”
C. Disagreements (86)
________  some feel that Congress should be
Allowed to make laws the “C” does not forbid
2. _______  Congress should make only laws
Mentioned in the Constitution

53. D. Supreme Court (86)
1. Has final ______ on interpreting the “C”
2. Sometimes Court is loose interpretation;
Sometimes strict interpretation
E. Congressional & Presidential Actions
“C” allows _____ to impeach, or accuse, federal
Officials; Senate determines guilt or innocence
2. Congress has investigated ______ people
F. Presidents Interpreting
-----, death of William Henry Harrison, 1st
President to die in office; no clear rules in “C” 2.

54. 1. Government today is different from 1787
F. Interpretation Through Custom
“C” has changed through ________ that have
developed
2. “C” does not mention _____ ______ but they
Are an important part of political system today
F. Government today
1. Government today is different from 1787
2. Basic structure and principals of government
Will no doubt remain

55. Please copy the questions. (8)
Bell ringer 2-05
Please copy the questions. (8)
For what purpose did the delegates to the Constitutional Convention originally meet? (52)
Why did the convention delegates decide to keep the proceedings secret?(53)
What two competing plans did delegates to the Constitutional Convention debate? (56)
Explain the Three-Fifths Compromise. (57)

56. Please copy the questions. (8)
Bell ringer 2-05
Please copy the questions. (8)
What do the first three articles of the Constitution do? (82)
What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called and what do they do? (85)
What 5 fundamental principles are embodied by the Constitution? (89)
Explain the differences among expressed, reserved and concurrent powers. (92-93)

57. Separation of Powers Influenced by Framers divided
Government into
Branches, each with
Different functions.
Influenced by
; believed
Best way to protect liberty
Was to separate functions
Of government...
Separation of Powers

58. Rule of Law To limit power of ----- & ------- governments,
“C” states what
They can & cannot do.
Law applies to ,
Even those who govern;
No one may break the law
Or escape its reach
Rule of Law

59. Checks and Balances To keep any 1 branch Each branch
Of government from
Becoming too powerful,
The “C” included
&
Each branch
Is able to check or
Restrain the of
The other branches
Checks and Balances

60. Bell ringer, 2-8
Read pages 90-93b; Copy & fill in blanks. We will exchange & grade in 8 minutes.
. The Framers firmly believed that the should be strong but not too strong.
The Framers were influenced by the French political philosopher
The split of authority among the , , and branches is called separation of powers.
The President can veto laws proposed by and name federal judges.
Congress can block presidential appointments and

61. 8 questions you should know (Section 3-3)
The introduction to
the Constitution is
Called what?
What is an
Important
Source of
Money for the
Government?
Pgs
The abilities that
Congress
exercises
That are not
Listed in the
Constitution are
Known as what?
Which article of
The “C” lists the
Specific powers
That the Congress
Does and does
Not Have?
Which article of
the “C” discusses
Relationships
between
The states?
Which article of
The “C” states that
9 states had to
Ratify the “C”
B4 it becomes law.
Which article
Of “C” set forth
The procedure
For making
Amendments?
Which article of
The “C” declares the
“C” the “supreme
Law of the Land.”?

62. Article _____ includes
Federalism, pg 92
Federalism
Supremacy
Of the
Constitution
Dividing
Power
Powers granted to
National government
________ powers
Power is shared by
______ government
And the _______
Article _____ includes
A supremacy clause
Powers that the “C”
Does not give to
National are kept by
The state ( _______
Powers)
Each level of
Government has
_______ over people
At the same time
The principles of
The “C” ensure
Government _______
As well as power
Powers that both
Level of governments
Can exercise are
________ powers

63. 8 questions you should know (ch. 3-4 )
The split of authority
Among the branches
Is called what?
Powers that both
Levels of
government
Can exercise are
Called what?
Pg 89-93
The idea that the
Law applies to
Everyone, even
those
Who govern is
Called what?
Right to establish
Schools and make
Rules concerning
Marriage and
Divorce are what
Type of power?
Notion that power
Lies with the
People is known as?
One of the
Provisions the “C”
Makes to ensure
Sovereignty of
The people is the
what?
The branch of
Government that
Has the right to
Veto laws is
Called?
Powers specifically
Granted to the
National
Government are
Called what?