1. Hey Mr. G., what are we doing today?
I was thinking that we could help each other prepare for our test on Thursday

2. “A More Perfect Union” Review
Today’s Plan –
“Do Now”
Review pre-test
“A More Perfect Union” Review
Study, Study, Study
You Can do it!

3. I will use one of the questions as a special bonus question.
“Do Now”
Think and Write!
Think about one question you would like to see on the test…then write it down on a piece loose-leaf paper…make sure your name is on it.
I will use one of the questions as a special bonus question.

4. Articles
of Confederation
The Preamble
The Constitution
Bill of Rights

5. Articles of Confederation
The Second Continental Congress formed a loose union of independent states (Confederation) to take action on a few matters.
The Northwest Ordinance of 1787
Shays Rebellion
Constitutional Convention
Three-Fifths Compromise
Articles
of Confederation
Divided the area in the Great Lakes into States
Education
No Slavery
Rebellion led by farmers
Many feared the gov’t was too weak
Call for a stronger gov’t
Called in 1787 to increase the power of the gov’t
The Great Compromise
Two Houses of Congress
How slaves would be counted for the purpose of taxation and representation
For every five slaves, 3 would be counted – 3/5

6. The Preamble What were the major goals of the Preamble?
“We The People,,,” – The Constitution was created by the people, not by a king
Perfect Union
Establish justice
Domestic tranquility
Common defense
General welfare
Posterity

7. The Constitution The Constitution What is a Constitution
Ideas that shaped the Constitution
Federalism
Powers of federal government
Set of basic laws by which a nation is governed by
The Iroquois – Unity
Magna Carta – limited and representative gov’t
John Locke – Natural Rights and Right to rebel
Montesquieu – separation of powers
Power is divided between the national gov’t and the states
Coin Money
Declare War
Regulate trade between states and countries
The Constitution

8. The Constitution Separation of Powers Checks and Balances
The Constitution continued…..
Powers of the States
Shared Powers
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
Regulate state elections
Regulate trade within state borders
Establish schools
Raise and collect taxes
Build roads
Power is separated into 3 branches
Each branch has some control or ability to check other branches
President – Veto
Congress – Override
Judicial – Interprets (explains) laws
The Constitution

9. The Constitution Approving the Constitution What is a Federalist?
The Constitution continued…..
Approving the Constitution
What is a Federalist?
What is Anti-Federalist?
The Federalist Papers
Delegates ratify
Believed in a federal gov’t
Feared a strong government
Constitution will take away state’s rights
Want the rights clearly listed
85 articles written in support of the Constitution
Alexander Hamilton
James Madison
The Constitution

10. Bill of Rights ¾ of states to ratify 2/3 of Congress
The Amendment Process
The Bill of Rights
2/3 of Congress
¾ of states to ratify
Guarantees basic rights and freedoms
Bill of Rights

11. Bill of Rights The First Ten Amendments - Five Freedoms Bear Arms
Lodging of troops
Search and Seizure
Rights of the Accused
Speedy Trial
Jury Trial in Civil Cases
Bail and Punishment
Power to the People
Power to the States
Bill of Rights