9-29-11 Ideals of the Constitution
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9-29-11Ideals of the Constitution
Pilgrim InfluenceGoals of the ConstitutionPowers of the Federal and State Government
ObjectivesAnalyze the unique properties of the Mayflower CompactIdentify previous content connections to the Mayflower CompactIllustrate the goals of the ConstitutionIdentify the components of the Federal System (federalism)Categorize the powers of Federal and State Governments as determined by the Constitution
Do NowCell on your desk – top left corner please
http://www.polleverywhere.com/multiple_choice_polls/LTgyOTMxNTQ2OA
White board: What do we know about pilgrims?
Translate this quote into your own words:
“The only legitimate right to govern is an express grant of power from the governed.”
Listen while reading the Mayflower Compact 1. When was this document written?
2. Who was it written for and why did they write it?
Analyze the Mayflower Compact
Written Document Analysis Worksheet: # 1-41. What government gives us in exchange for giving up our freedoms2. Purposes of government (any of the four)3. Type of government created by the Compact4. Popular sovereignty5. Do you think Federalists or Anti-federalists would like the compact, and why?
The Compact’s ContributionsWhat we get when we
enter government and give up our freedom – order and protection
Purposes of Government:
services, laws, guarantee
freedoms, unify and cooperate
to solve problems
Declaration of Independence: popular
sovereignty
Type of government:
direct democracy
Pilgrim InfluenceWhat is the Mayflower Compact’s connection to the Constitution?1600s most governed without consent, they willingly gave it; popular sovereignty and the purposes of Government
The Mayflower Compact and the Constitution:
Comparing the Documents…
Mayflower Compact
Purpose The Constitution
“We whose names are underwritten the loyal subjects of… King James…for our better ordering and preservation”
Social Contract “We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union,”
“constitute, and frame such just and equal laws, ordinances, acts, constitutions, offices from time to time as shall be thought most meet and convenient”
4 purposes of government:• provide
services• provide laws• Guarantee
freedoms• unify and
cooperate to solve problems
“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”
“for the general good of the colony unto which we promise all due submission and obedience.”
Popular Sovereignty
“do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.”
Formative Assessmenthttp://www.polleverywhere.com/multiple_choice_polls/NDQyMDgzMDI0Text someone in class a question. Respond to that person via text. No cell? Use your white board and get someone’s attention.
Goals of the Constitution
FORM A MORE PERFECT UNION
ESTABLISH JUSTICE
ENSURE DOMESTIC
TRANQUILITY
PROVIDE FOR THE COMMON DEFENSE
PROMOTE THE GENERAL WELFARE
SECURE BLESSING OF LIBERTY
Goals of the Constitution
Re-read the goals of the constitution on page 88 and 89Create a three column chart
Column one – each goal in your own wordsColumn two – illustrate each goalColumn three – rank the importance of each goal
Each Goal in your words
Eat Muffins
Meet the Muffin Man
Illustrate each goalIllustration SYMBOLIC
of me eating muffins
Illustration SYMBOLIC
of the Muffin Man
Rank each goal’s
importance
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Formative Assessment
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Principles of the Constitution
Limited Government (a republic, not
direct democracy)
Majority Rule, Minority Rights
(two wolves and a sheep)
Powers of Individual preserved in BoR.• One of the most influential docs
written• Details rights of EVERY citizen
Formative AssessmentComplete the balance located in your note guide and then answer on your WB: 1. Why was Federalism the best solution to the problems of the AoC? 2. Which principle of the Constitution does Federalism help achieve?
The Federal Government
Federalism• Stronger national government while maintaining the state’s powers and the rights of individuals – limited government
Federal Government• Created by Constitution• Laws and powers covering
every citizen
State Government• Each has its own constitution
and capital• Authority over only those
living in the state
Closure IWatch this video and answer the following (you’ll have to infer to get your answers)
How does this video mention limited government?How does this government mention majority rule with minority rights?
Do NowText your answer to the following question to 717-752-6695: What was the name of the document the Pilgrims wrote, and what idea does it contain that we saw in both the Declaration and the Constitution?THEN! White board:
What are the six goals of the Constitution?
Powers in the Constitution
Delegated Powers (Federal
Government
Reserved Powers (State
Governments)
Concurrent Powers (Shared by
Federal and State)
As you watch this video, your job is to do your best to
remember :
1.what powers belong to states
2.what powers belong to the federal government, and
3.what powers are shared by both.
Move your Power!Use your scissors to cut out each individual card, thenUse the cards to organize the powers of government on your deskYou may use your textbook – pages 90 and 91.
Delegated PowersPowers given to the Federal Government
Provide for the country’s defensePower to control tradePower to print money
Reserved PowersAll powers not specifically delegated to the Federal Government (reserved for the states)
Conduct all electionsEstablish schoolsEstablish local governmentsRegulate trade inside its’ own state
Formative Assessmenthttp://www.polleverywhere.com/multiple_choice_polls/MjcwMDY1Mjcx
Concurrent or Shared Powers
Powers shared by the states and the federal government (concurrent powers)
Borrow moneyCreate banksTaxPromote the health and well being of peepsEstablish courtsEnforce laws
Formative Assessmenthttp://www.polleverywhere.com/multiple_choice_polls/MTY1NTg5MDgzMg
DELEGATED POWERS• Provide for the country’s _______• Power to control _____• Power to print ______
RESERVED POWERS• Conduct all
______• Establish
______• Establish
local ____________• Regulate _____ inside
its’ _____ ________
SHARED POWERS
• Borrow _____• Create ______• Tax• Promote the
_____ and ______ of citizens
• Establish ______
• Enforce _____
DELEGATED POWERS• Provide for the country’s defense• Power to control trade• Power to print money
RESERVED POWERS• Conduct all
elections• Establish
schools• Establish
local governmen
ts• Regulate
trade inside its’ own state
CONCURRENT POWERS
• Borrow money
• Create banks
• Tax• Promote the
health and well being of peeps
• Establish courts
• Enforce laws
Closure IIOn your white boards:
What are the shared powers given to both state and federal governments?