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Chapter 11 Section 2North Carolina in the American Experience by McDougal LittellRatifying the Constitution1Section ObjectivesAnalyze the debate between the Federalists and the Antifederalists and its resolution.Describe the election of George Washington to the presidency.Summarize the rights protected under the Bill of Rights.Examine the system of government created by the Constitution.2The Debate ContinuesWho were prominent Federalists and what did they wantJames Madison, John Jay, and Alexander Hamilton Wanted a new Constitution and believe the new govt. would provide a better balance between the national and state govt..James Madison = Father of the ConstitutionAntifederalistOpposed the new Constitution fearing it would give the national government too much power.Wanted a bill of right to ensure individual freedomsWhich states voted yes right away?PA, DE, CT, NJ, GAWhich states were undecided?VA, NY, RI, and NCWhat did NC finally decide?James Iredell =FederalistWillie Jones = AntifederalistAug 4 decided against ratifying the Constitution feared it would create to powerful of a central government.Summarize

3The Constitution is ApprovedHow many states ratified the Constitution initially?Nine states were required in order for the Constitution to go into effect.Delaware is the first to sign NC & RI decided to remain independent.

If at first you dont succeed .1789 - NC met in Fayetteville to reconsider.Nov 21, 1789 NC ratified Constitution based on the consideration of a Bill of Rights.Did RI finally give in?May 1790 RI is the last to ratify the new ConstitutionExplain the meaning of the Preamble to the Constitution in your own words.4Order of RatificationStateRatified the ConstitutionFor Against1DelawareDec. 7, 1787 02PennsylvaniaDec. 12 178743233New JerseyDec. 18, 178704GeorgiaJan. 2, 178805ConnecticutJan. 9, 1788128406MassachusettsFeb. 6, 17881871687MarylandApr. 28, 178863118South CarolinaMay 23, 1788149739New HampshireJun. 21, 1788574610VirginiaJun. 26, 1788897911New YorkJul. 26, 1788302712North CarolinaNov. 21, 17891947713Rhode IslandMay 29, 179034225The first president takes officeHow was GW elected as the 1st prez?George Washington was elected by electors voted for by the states.GW took the oath in NY (the nations capital) on April 30, 1789.If NC and RI have not yet ratified the Constitution, how can they vote for the president?6The Bill of Rights is AddedWhat is the Bill of Rights?The Bill of Rights were added in 1791 and consists of the first 10 AmendmentsWhat freedoms did the BoR guarantee?that protect the rights of citizens to include: freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of the press, and the right to a trial by jury.What else does the BoR do?The BoR give all power to the states (people) not given to the federal government or denied to the states to by the Constitution.In your own words, explain why was the Bill of Rights so important?

7The new government begins its workExplain and identify the 7 parts of the federal system.The seven parts of the federal are the 7 Articles of the Constitution which explain how the govt. should be setup and how to divide the powers.Article 1CongressExplains how the members of Congress are chosen and lists the rules and powers.Article 2ExecutiveIncludes president and vice president ensures laws are followedStates the duties an powers of president and how the prz is electedArticle 3JudicialDecides if a law is constitutionalBegins it term on the 1st Monday in OctoberAppointed for lifeJames Iredell(NC Federalist) appointed to the First Supreme Court by George Washington.Gave a dissenting statement which resulted in the 11th Amendment. States cannot sue another state in national court.Name some problems faced by the new govt..threats of war, huge debts, new laws due to westward expansion.FoldableFold a paper into thirds, write the 3 branches at the top and their duties below the title.8Vocabularyratification official approvalFederalist People who supported the ratification of the new Constitution3.Antifederalist People who opposed the new Constitution4.domestic relating to ones own country5.amendment changes to the Constitution6.Bill of Right first 10 Amendments to the Constitution 7.federal system power is divided between national and state government.8.checks and balances- the balancing of power and the checking of one branch by another.dissenting to differ in opinionFederalist Papers series of essays written by John Jay, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton9The Three Branches of Government10Explain the process of checks and balancesExecutive Branch: May pardon people convicted of federal offences.Appoints federal judgesMay veto laws passed by CongressMay call special session of Congress

Judicial BranchMay declare presidents actions unconstitutionalMay declare laws unconstitutional

Legislative BranchMay override presidents vetoMay refuse to approve treaty written by presidentMay refuse to approve presidents appointments May remove a president from office if he or she is found guilty of wrongdoing.May overrule decisions of the courts by proposing constitutional amendments.May remove federal judge if he or she is found guilty of wrong doing.

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