WANTED :

1. WANTED: A “Just Right” Government

2. Wanted: A government that… much • Has enough ________ to do its job • Doesn’t give anyone too ______ power • Considers the needs of all _________ • Lets people have a ________ • Protects individual __________ say states power rights

3. 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

5. The Articles of Confederation independent • 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. government representatives central 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. 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. 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. The government created by the Articles of Confederation had everything under control among the states. Think About It  True  False 

21. HOMEWORK: • Read Section 1 and Section 2 in Chapter 2 of your book • Answer questions 1, 2, and 4 on page 32 of your book. • WRITE OUT THE FULL QUESTION AND ANSWER ON THE NEXT RIGHT PAGE IN YOUR NOTEBOOK • On the left page, design a flow chart that summarizes the events leading up to the Revolutionary War Homework due: Monday, September 22, 2014

22. 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” • Number of votes for each state depends on the state’s ___________ • ________ states would have more power • Drafted by James Madison 2 • Legislative branch has ___ “chamber” • 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. The Constitution Solution Legislative: Makes laws Divide Congress Into Two Houses Executive: Carries out laws Judicial: Interprets laws

25. Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists

26. QUICK QUIZ! the constitution solution

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

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

29. 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

30. 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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

37. 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

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

39. QUICK QUIZ! articles vs. constitution

40. 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

41. 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

42. 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

43. 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

44. 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

45. 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

46. 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

47. 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

48. 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. I A C G D B F E

49. 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. I A C G D B F E