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Unit 3 Review. Put the following events in order. . Creation of the Bill of Rights. Victory at the Battle of Yorktown. Declaring Independence from Britain . Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. Creation of the Bill of Rights. Declaring independence from Britain .
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Put the following events in order. Creation of the Bill of Rights Victory at the Battle of Yorktown Declaring Independence from Britain Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
Creation of the Bill of Rights Declaring independence from Britain Victory at the Battle of Yorktown Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation Which of these MOST directly led to the writing of the U.S. Constitution?
Which of the following men were creators of the Constitution? George Mason Roger Sherman James Madison Abraham Lincoln George Bush
Bill of Rights Match Up • Amendment 10 • Amendment 5 • Amendment 7 • Amendment 4 • Amendment 1 • It defines the freedoms of religion, speech, and press. • protects the privacy of American citizens. It prohibits, or prevents, unnecessary or unreasonable searches of a person's property. • all Americans are guaranteed the right to a fair and legal trial. It also protects someone from testifying against him- or herself under oath. • guarantees the right to a trial by jury in civil, or private, legal cases where damages are more than $20. Civil cases solve disputes between citizens. • says that the powers not given to the United States government by the Constitution belong to the states or to the people.
Amendment 3 • Amendment 8 • Amendment 9 • Amendment 6 • Amendment 2 • guarantees Americans the right to bear arms, or own guns • A right to a speedy trial is guaranteed • Unreasonable bail or fines and cruel and unusual punishment are prohibited • recognizes that Americans have rights that are not listed in the Constitution. • prevents the government from forcing citizens to shelter soldiers in their homes.
What is the Preamble to the Constitution? We the people of the United States, 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.
What are the 6 purposes of the Constitution according to the Preamble? We the people of the United States, 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.
FORM A MORE PERFECT UNION Create a more perfect government
ESTABLISH JUSTICE Create a fair legal system
INSURE DOMESTIC TRANQUILITY Keep things safe at home
PROVIDE FOR THE COMMON DEFENSE Join together to defend against attacks
PROMOTE THE GENERAL WELFARE Help support people’s well-being
SECURE THE BLESSINGS OF LIBERTY Make sure that freedom and liberty are around
What are the 3 Branches of Government? Legislative Judicial Executive
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH The Legislative Branch is responsible for writing laws, or legislation. We call the legislative branch Congress. They meet at Capitol Hill.
EXECUTIVE BRANCH • The Executive Branch enacts the laws. • It is the job of this branch to make sure that laws are being followed by citizens. • This branch is housed in the White House.
JUDICIAL BRANCH • The Judicial Branch explains the meaning of the laws. • The Judicial Branch is referred to as the Supreme Court. • While the Legislative Branch creates laws and the Executive Branch carries them out, the Judicial Branch evaluates the fairness of the laws. In other words, they judge.
Checks and Balances • This system was created so that no one part of the government would have too much power. • The following is an example- • The Congress passes a law that would raise everyone’s income taxes by 5%. The President then vetoes this law.
Levels of Government NATIONAL • The Federal Government oversees legislation that affects the entire country. This level is lead by the President. • EX: Makes currency (or money) • State governments work on legislation that affects people in that particular state. This level is lead by the Governor. • EX: Sets up school districts. • Local laws and forms of government are determined by a town or county, and affect that particular geographical area. This level is lead by the Mayor. • EX: Hold local elections and build county roads. STATE LOCAL
Steps for responsible decision making when voting. • Listen to the candidates speak • Ask questions • Talk to your friends and find out what they know about the candidates • Decide who to vote for…..your vote counts!!! One vote can swing an election in favor of a candidate.
Important Social Studies Terminology • rights: freedoms • national: relating to the entire nation • amendments: changes • ratified: making something officially valid
James Madison • He is considered the “Father of the Constitution”. • He was a Federalist • He was the fourth president of the United States. • He helped to form the U.S. system of government that still exists today.
Alexander Hamilton • He is considered one of the Founding Fathers of the Constitution. • He was a federalist who supported a strong central government • He wanted a national bank.
