1. Prompt #4 “What in God’s name do we do now?”

2.   Upon the conclusion of the Revolution, each newly independent state was very fearful of a powerful central government. What did it remind them of?  Each state felt it was necessary to protect the rights of it’s own people and to treat itself as an independent nation. What problems do you see with this?  Each state felt is should protect itself by writing their OWN Constitution. What issues do you see with this approach to a National Government? (a government that governs an entire nation…not just a particular state) Is this really a good idea? Power to the States! Is this really a good idea?

3.   How are you going to introduce your constitution?  How are you going to mention popular sovereignty? The power of the people to make decisions.  How will your preamble include any mention of God, nature, or a higher authority? The Preamble

4.   How will your Constitution provide a section on the rights of the people?  How will it provide a general description?  How will it provide specific rights? Article One The Rights of the People

5.   The Legislative Branch (the law making branch)  Do you want your Congress to have one or two parts? Why? Unicameral or Bicameral  How will you decide who can vote?  Pennsylvania model said…?  South Carolina model said…? Article Two

6.   The Executive Branch  You wish to give the governor the power to make arguing sides come together  How will you do this?  Will the governor control the state militia?  Will the governor control the power to veto (strike down) laws?  Will the governor have the power to make laws without the Legislative Branch? Article Three

7.   The Judicial Branch  Will you have a court system?  Will there be judges?  What will their responsibilities be? Article Four

8.   Read and highlight articles #1 and #2  Complete questions 1-3 for article 1 and 1-5 about article #2  Answer questions on the powerpoint and place answers in the left hand section.  Complete any remaining work at resource or at home.  Tomorrow – Everyone will create their own Constitution. Remaining Time