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1 A “Just Right” Government
WANTED: A “Just Right” Government

2 Wanted: A government that…
Has enough ________ to do its job Doesn’t give anyone too ______ power Considers the needs of all _________ Lets people have a ________ Protects individual __________ much say states power Give students two minutes to use these words to complete the cloze “wanted” note on the notetaking worksheet. When they are finished, ask for the answers by reading each phrase, pausing at the blank, and asking the class for a choral response. rights

3 ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION
In 1777, the Americans wrote their first plan for government in a document called the ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION

4 The Articles of Confederation
A confederation is a _________ of individuals _______ together for a _________. group united purpose Make sure students understand we’re talking about the first attempt at a new government. Then give students 2-3 minutes to fill in the first cloze paragraph with these words. Check answers by reading the sentences and pausing for choral response.

5 The Articles of Confederation
Each state was _________________ and had its own ________________. Each state would send _______________ to the “Congress of the Confederation.” The Congress was the only ____________ government. There was no ___________. In Congress, each state got _______ vote. independent government representatives central Make sure students understand we’re talking about the first attempt at a new government. Then give students 2-3 minutes to fill in the first cloze paragraph with these words. Check answers by reading the sentences and pausing for choral response. President one

6 A Rocky Relationship Hey, this sounds great! Wait! Not so fast…
States get to keep their ______ and ____________ No _____________ telling the states what to do Congress had the power to create a _________ to ________all the states Congress had no way to __________ its _______! Congress had no power to collect _________ to pay for the military! The Articles could only be _________ if ______ the states agreed! power independence enforce laws government taxes military protect changed ALL

7 THE ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION
QUICK QUIZ! THE ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION

8 Under the Articles of Confederation, a President would lead the country.
Think About It  True  False

9 Under the Articles of Confederation, states would be independent.
Think About It  True  False

10 The Articles of Confederation were easy to change.
Think About It  True  False

11 Under the Articles, states with more people got more votes in Congress.
Think About It  True  False

12 Under the Articles, Congress did not have the power to collect taxes.
Think About It  True  False

13 Under the Articles, Congress could pass laws and force states to follow them.
Think About It  True  False

14 The Articles of Confederation created the first American government.
Think About It  True  False

15 IRRECONCILABLE DIFFERENCES?
QUICK QUIZ! IRRECONCILABLE DIFFERENCES?

16 Everyone thought the central government should have more power.
Think About It  True  False

17 Some people were afraid states might lose their independence.
Think About It  True  False

18 Different states had different needs for government to meet.
Think About It  True  False

19 The states all got along with each other.
Think About It  True  False

20  Think About It  True  False
The government created by the Articles of Confederation had everything under control among the states. Think About It  True  False

21 A Rocky Relationship Hey, this sounds great! Wait! Not so fast…
States get to keep their ______ and ____________ No _____________ telling the states what to do Congress had the power to create a _________ to ________all the states Congress had no way to __________ its _______! Congress had no power to collect _________ to pay for the military! The Articles could only be _________ if ______ the states agreed! power independence enforce laws government taxes military protect changed ALL

22 Articles of Confederation
A New Idea! Articles of Confederation New Idea 1 Branch Legislative—makes laws 3 Branches

23 Battle of the Plans The Virginia Plan The New Jersey Plan
Legislative branch has ___ “chambers” or “houses” Number of votes for each state depends on the state’s ___________ ________ states would have more power 2 Legislative branch has ___ “chamber” or “houses” Each state gets ___ vote ________ states would have more power 1 1 Smaller population Larger (Virginia was a large state, and New Jersey was a small state. Surprise!)

24 Constitutional Compromises
Great Compromise (Sherman’s Plan) – Roger Sherman proposed a new plan Congress w/ 2 houses 1. Senate – states have equal representation (good for small) 2. House of Representatives – representation based on population (good for large)

25 The Constitution Solution
Legislative: Makes laws Divide Congress Into Two Houses Senate House of Representatives Each state gets 2 votes. The more people the state has, the more votes it gets! Executive: Carries out laws Enforces Judicial: Interprets laws

26 The Constitution Solution
Legislative: Makes laws Divide Congress Into Two Houses Senate House of Representatives Each state gets 2 votes. The more people the state has, the more votes it gets! Executive: Carries out laws Enforces Judicial: Interprets laws

27 Three-Fifths Compromise
Calculation of population for purposes of representation - South wanted to count slaves as part of population - North argued that slaves could not vote or participate in government. – so they shouldn’t count Three-Fifths Compromise – every 5 slaves counted as 3 free people – thus 3/5 of Slave population in each state would be used in calculating representation in Congress

28 Regulating Trade Compromise
North wanted Congress to regulate both foreign commerce & trade between states South feared Congress would use this to tax exports – Southern economy would suffer – depended heavily on exports of tobacco, rice, etc. South feared Congress would stop slave traders – Southern plantations depended on slave labor

29 Regulating Trade Compromise
South agreed Congress could regulate trade between States & other countries. In exchange, North agreed Congress could not tax or Interfere w/ slave trade before 1808

30 Approving the Constitution
September 17, 1787 – ideas put on paper – Constitution was signed Next step – win ratification – approval by 9 out of the 13 states. Constitution would become the supreme law of the land.

31 Approving the Constitution
Federalists – supporters of the Constitution. Reminded Americans of flaws in Articles of Confederation Anti-Federalists – opposed Constitution – felt it gave too much power to the national government – also felt it failed to provide protection of certain individual liberties like free speech & Religion – needed a Bill of Rights!!!

32 The Constitution Solution
Legislative: Makes laws Divide Congress Into Two Houses Senate House of Representatives Each state gets 2 votes. The more people the state has, the more votes it gets! Executive: Carries out laws Enforces Judicial: Interprets laws

33 THE CONSTITUTION SOLUTION
QUICK QUIZ! THE CONSTITUTION SOLUTION

34 The Articles required states to treat citizens from other states the same as their own citizens.
Think About It  True  False

35 Think About It citizens same
The Constitution requires each state to treat ________ of other states the ______ as it treats its own citizens. citizens same

36 How many states had to agree in order for the Articles of Confederation to be changed?
Think About It  All states  A majority of states

37 The Constitution can be changed if ________________ of the members of Congress and ________________ of the states agree. Think About It two-thirds (2/3) three-fourths (3/4)

38 The Articles of Confederation required states to follow the laws Congress passed.
Think About It  True  False

39 The Constitution says that the laws passed by Congress are _________ to laws passed by the _______.
Think About It superior states

40 Under the Constitution, laws are made by the _______ branch.
Think About It A B executive legislative

41 Under the Constitution, laws passed by Congress are ___ to state laws.
Think About It A B superior inferior

42 Under the Constitution, Congress has ______.
Think About It A B 1 chamber 2 chambers

43 Under the Constitution, each state gets two votes in the _______.
Think About It A B House of Representatives Senate

44 Under the Constitution, the number of votes each state gets in the House of Representatives is based on its _____. Think About It A B Population Taxes

45 Under the Constitution, a change to the Constitution must be approved by ____.
Think About It A B All States ¾ of States

46 ARTICLES VS. CONSTITUTION
QUICK QUIZ! ARTICLES VS. CONSTITUTION

47 Articles, Constitution or Both?
A) Created a president Articles, Constitution or Both? Both Articles Constitution Decide whether each statement applies to the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, or both. A

48 Articles, Constitution or Both?
B) Created a government Articles, Constitution or Both? Both Articles Constitution Decide whether each statement applies to the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, or both. A B

49 Articles, Constitution or Both?
C) Had one branch of government Articles, Constitution or Both? Both Articles Constitution Decide whether each statement applies to the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, or both. A C B

50 Articles, Constitution or Both?
D) Had enough power to do its job Articles, Constitution or Both? Both Articles Constitution Decide whether each statement applies to the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, or both. A C D B

51 Articles, Constitution or Both?
E) Created a court system Articles, Constitution or Both? Both Articles Constitution Decide whether each statement applies to the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, or both. A C D B E

52 Articles, Constitution or Both?
F) Gave large and small states the same power Articles, Constitution or Both? Both Articles Constitution Decide whether each statement applies to the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, or both. A C D B F E

53 Articles, Constitution or Both?
G) Created a Congress Articles, Constitution or Both? Both Articles Constitution Decide whether each statement applies to the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, or both. A C G D B F E

54 Articles, Constitution or Both?
H) Compromised between large and small states Articles, Constitution or Both? Both H Articles Constitution Decide whether each statement applies to the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, or both. A C G D B F E

55 Articles, Constitution or Both?
I) Created a military Articles, Constitution or Both? Both H Articles Constitution Decide whether each statement applies to the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, or both. A I C G D B F E

56 Articles, Constitution or Both?
I) Didn’t let Congress enforce its laws Articles, Constitution or Both? Both H Articles Constitution J Decide whether each statement applies to the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, or both. A I C G D B F E

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