1. What Now….? Constitution has been written Now it must be approved or ratified by at least 9 state conventions 2 groups of opposing views Federalists-support Constitution and strong national government Anti-Federalists-oppose constitution and fear a strong national government

2. SSCG3 The student will demonstrate knowledge of the U.S. Constitution B. Analyze the purpose of government stated in the Preamble of the United States Constitution. Essential Question: What are the purposes of government? Target: SWBAT analyze the purposes of government stated in the Preamble of the Constitution.

3. Goals of Our Government Constitution begins by stating the goals of our government in the Preamble, or introduction. Framers listed 6 goals.

4. Promote the General Welfare Our government tries to create conditions that will benefit all Americans.

5. Form a More Perfect Union Framers were seeking a better government than the one under the Articles of Confederation To Unite the 13 separate states under an effective national government!

6. Ensure Domestic Tranquility Our government tries to establish a peaceful society in which people are protected from the unlawful acts of others.

7. Establish Justice We have a legal system that seeks fair ways to settle disputes between individuals, between individuals and the government, between states, and between the national and state governments.

8. Provide for the Common Defense Government seeks to protect citizens from attacks by other countries.

9. Secure the Blessings of Liberty to Ourselves and our Posterity Government seeks to give people the freedom to choose where they work, where they live, what they believe, and who shall represent them in government. We are not free to do whatever we want. Our actions should not interfere with the rights of others. Government protects the liberty of all citizens, including future citizens (our posterity)