1. Goldilocks and the Three Bears of Government
Goldilocks and the Three Bears of Government. Thank You Jim Henson Productions.

2. King George III and Papa Bear

3. Reasons they are similar
Papa Bear’s Chair is Too Hard.
King George taxed the colonists without representation, making life Too Hard.
Papa Bear’s bed is too hard.
King George forced colonists to give their bed to troops (Quartering Act). We slept on the Floor.
Papa Bear is the head of the House.
King George is the Head of the Government.

4. Articles of Confederation and Momma Bear

5. Reasons why they are similar
Momma Bear’s chair is too soft. No support.
The Articles of Confederation have a weak National Government. No support.
Momma Bear is not Head of the House.
Under the articles, the Congress lacks the power in final decisions.
Momma Bear is the exact opposite of Papa Bear.
The Articles of Confederation are the exact opposite of King George III.

6. The Constitution and Baby Bear

7. Reasons why they are similar
Baby Bear always provides the right amount of everything.
The Constitution protects the country with Checks and Balances to provide the right amount of Power.
Baby Bear’s Chair, Bed, and Porridge are always just right.
In the Constitution, all power and parts are made just right.
Baby Bear is always the right mix between Momma Bear and Papa Bear.
The Constitution is the right blend of King George and the Articles of Confederation.

8. Federalists These men are FOR the Constitution.
Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison do not want another Momma Bear Government.

9. Anti Federalists These men are Against the Constitution.
George Mason and Patrick Henry do not want another Papa Bear Government.

10. With These….
The Constitution
The Bill of Rights

11. We Get Something…
Just Right