1. This motto was adopted in 1782 by the Founding Fathers.
December 9, 2013-
E Pluribus Unum-”From Many One”
This motto was adopted in 1782 by the Founding Fathers.
Copy the motto above.
What do you think the Founding Fathers were trying to say?

2. The Constitutional Convention 1787
Met in Philadelphia with George Washington as leader
The purpose was to create a republic
In a republic the decisions rest upon the consent of the people who elect representatives
9 states were needed for ratification or approval
The Original 13 States

3. Decisions of the Constitutional Convention Federalism
Throw out the Articles of Confederation and create a stronger federal or national government
Create a federalism, a constitutional system with powers shared between the national and state governments

4. Compromises of the Constitutional Convention
The Great Compromise
Bicameral Legislature
House of Representatives
Representation based on population
Senate
Each state has equal representation
3/5 Compromise
Debate over counting slaves for purposes of representation
Each slave counts as 3/5 of a person
Slave trade will end in 1808

5. The Constitution of the United States of America -The Law of the Land-

6. The Preamble
We the People of the United States of America, in order to form a more perfect Union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

7. GOALS OF THE PREAMBLE PREAMBLE EXPLANATION EXAMPLES
“Form a more perfect Union”
Create a nation in which states work together
*interstate roads
*U.S. coins, paper money
“Establish justice”
Make laws and set up courts that are fair
*court system
*jury system
“Insure domestic tranquility
Keep peace in the country
*National Guard
*Federal Marshals
“Provide for the common defense”
Safeguard the country against attack
*Army
*Navy
“Promote the general welfare”
Contribute to the happiness and well-being of all the people
*Safety in the workplace
*aid to the poor
“Secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity”
Make sure future citizens remain free
*Commission on Civil Rights
*Federal Election Commission

8. The Constitution INTRODUCTION THAT STATES THE PURPOSE PREAMBLE
ARTICLES
PROVIDES THE STRUCTURE AND DEFINITION
AMENDMENTS
PROTECTS THE RIGHTS OF THE PEOPLE

9. THE BILL OF RIGHTS
Many people thought the Constitution made the government too strong and disagreed with it. They were called Anti-Federalists.
Thomas Jefferson proposed adding the Bill of Rights.
These 10 amendments protected the individual rights of the Americans.
They guaranteed:
Freedom of worship, speech and press
Trial by jury
No unusual punishments
No housing of soldiers
Right to bear arms
No search and seizure without a court order

10. The United States Constitution Federal System of Government
The Three Branches of Government
Balance of Power
EXECUTIVE LEGISLATIVE JUDICIAL CARRIES OUT THE LAWS MAKES THE LAWS JUDGES THE LAWS
PRESIDENT CABINET SENATE HOUSE OF SUPREME COURT
AND REPRESENTATIVES
VICE PRESIDENT

11. CHECKS AND BALANCES The constitution divides the powers given to the national government This division keeps one branch from being more powerful than another and also allows each branch to check on another’s actions and decisions.
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
The President may:
Pardon people convicted of federal crimes
Appoints federal judges
JUDICIAL BRANCH
The Supreme Court may:
Declare President’s actions unconstitutional
Declare laws unconstitutional
The President may:
Veto laws passed by Congress
Call a special session of Congress
The Supreme Court may:
Declare laws unconstitutional
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
The Congress may:
Override President’s veto
Refuse to approve a treaty
Refuse to approve a President’s appointments
Remove a President from office
The Senate and House may:
Overrule decisions of the courts by proposing constitutional amendments
May remove federal judges

12. What part did North Carolina play?
NC met in Hillsborough on July 21, 1788 and decided NOT to ratify, or approve, the Constitution. NC believed that it created a central or federal government too powerful.
NC and Rhode Island decided to remain totally independent of the United States.
In Fayetteville in 1789, with the promise of a Bill of Rights, NC became the 12th state to approve the Constitution.