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一 Bell Ringer. Please pick up the Wanted: just right government reading from the front table. Preview the text like expert readers do. Previewing the text is a solo activity. Write down any thoughts you have. 二 WANTED :. A “Just Right” Government.
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一 Bell Ringer Please pick up the Wanted: just right government reading from the front table. Preview the text like expert readers do. Previewing the text is a solo activity. Write down any thoughts you have.
二 WANTED: A “Just Right” Government Follow along as I read aloud. As the slides change, find the orange words on the board in the paragraph we just read and underline them.
Independent Citizens Seek Awesome Government much • Has enough ________ to do its job • Doesn’t give anyone too ______ power • Considers the needs of all _________ • Lets citizens have a ________ • Protects individual __________ say states power rights
In 1777, the Americans wrote their first plan for government in a document called the ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION
Independent Citizens Seek Awesome WEAK Government A confederation is a _________ of individuals _______ together for a _________. group united purpose
Independent Citizens Seek Awesome WEAK Government independent • Each state was _________________ and had its own ________________. • Each state would send _______________ to the “Congress of the Confederation.” • The Congress was the only __________ of government. There was no ___________. • In Congress, each state got _______ vote. government representatives branch President one
A Rocky Start Hey, this sounds great! Wait! Not so fast… • States get to keep their ______ and ____________ • No powerful ___________ 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! • In order to _______ the Articles, ___________ state had to agree! power independence enforce laws government taxes change military every single protect
三 QUICK QUIZ! The Articles of Confederation
Under the Articles of Confederation, a President would lead the country. Think About It True False
Under the Articles of Confederation, states would be independent. Think About It True False
The Articles of Confederation were easy to change. Think About It True False
Under the Articles, states with more people got more votes in Congress. Think About It True False
Under the Articles, Congress did not have the power to collect taxes. Think About It True False
Under the Articles, Congress could pass laws and force states to follow them. Think About It True False
The Articles of Confederation created the first American government. Think About It True False
三 QUICK QUIZ! IRRECONCILABLE DIFFERENCES?
Everyone thought the central government should have more power. Think About It True False
Some people were afraid states might lose their independence. Think About It True False
Different states had different needs for government to meet. Think About It True False
The states all got along with each other. 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
Compromise? Articles of Confederation New Idea 1 Branch Legislative—makes laws 3 Branches
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 2 • Legislative branch has ___ “chamber” • Each state gets ___ vote • ________ states would have more power one one Small population Large (Virginia was a large state, and New Jersey was a small state. Surprise!)
The Constitution Solution Legislative: Makes laws Divide Congress Into Two Houses Executive: Carries out laws Judicial: Interprets laws
三 QUICK QUIZ! the constitution solution
The Articles required states to treat citizens from other states the same as their own citizens. Think About It True False
Think About It The Constitution requires each state to treat ________ of other states the ______ as it treats its own citizens. citizens same
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
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)
The Articles of Confederation required states to follow the laws Congress passed. Think About It True False
The Constitution says that the laws passed by Congress are _________ to laws passed by the _______. Think About It superior states
Under the Constitution, laws are made by the _______ branch. Think About It A B executive legislative
Under the Constitution, laws passed by Congress are ___ to state laws. Think About It A B superior inferior
Under the Constitution, Congress has ______. Think About It A B 1 chamber 2 chambers
Under the Constitution, each state gets two votes in the _______. Think About It A B House of Representatives Senate
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
Under the Constitution, a change to the Constitution must be approved by ____. Think About It A B All States ¾ of States
三 QUICK QUIZ! Articles, BOTH, or CONSTITUION
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
J) 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
四 Government Flow Chart On the back of your hey king! home prep, You will see this: I will pass out a cut out page. Follow those directions. You may work together. This paper is home prep. see the board for the due date. Glue and Scissors are up front.