Unit 6 Notes: The Constitution. Unit 6 Learning Goals:

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Unit 6 Notes: The Constitution

Unit 6 Learning Goals:

REVIEW  U.S. Constitution =  Main author =  Replaced the =  Ratified on = Written plan of government James Madison, help given by the 55 delegates present at the convention Articles of Confederation June 21, 1788

I. Parts to the Constitution A.Three Parts Total  The Preamble  The Articles  The Amendments The intro, outlines goals of the document 7 total, outlines jobs of gov’t 27 total, changes made to the Constitution throughout history

PREAMBLE 7 ARTICLES

B. The Bill of Rights First 10 Amendments Amend = To Change Amendments = changes made to the Constitution throughout history

C. The Preamble  Introduction to the Constitution  First three words = We the People  What philosophy do these words demonstrate?  POPULAR SOVERIGNTY  6 goals outlines in Preamble

Goal #1: To Form a more perfect Union  To unite the states to operate as a single nation

Goal #2: To establish Justice  To create a system of fair laws and courts = equality for all citizens

Goal #3: To insure domestic Tranquility  To maintain peace and order, keep citizens safe

Goal #4: To provide for the common defense  Ready with militarily to protect the country from foreign attacks.

Goal #5: To promote the general Welfare  To help people live healthy, happy, and prosperous lives

Goal #6: To secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity  To guarantee freedom and basic rights to all citizens and future citizens (posterity).  In order to carry out these goals, we the people ordain (declare) this as our plan for government – our constitution!