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Lesson 1: The Constitutional ConventionLesson one has two main assignments. At the end of these assignments you will take a closed note quiz. After these lessons you will be expected to be able to: (one or more of these objectives may appear as a short answer question on the quiz)

Explain three major areas of debate that the Framers of the Constitution had to deal with.

o Representationo Slaveryo Powers of the national government

Describe how the Framers attempted to organize the new Constitution with the following three proposals.

o Virginia Plano New Jersey Plan

o Great Compromiseo Three-Fifths

Compromise

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Standards in This Lesson8.2 Students analyze the political principles underlying the U.S. Constitution and compare the enumerated and implied powers of the federal government

2.3 Evaluate the major debates that occurred during the development of the Constitution and their ultimate resolutions in such areas as shared power among institutions, divided state-federal power, slavery, the rights of individuals and states (later addressed by the addition of the Bill of Rights), and the status of American Indian nations under the commerce clause.

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1. If men are not angels, what are they? Explain why Madison might have thought this.

2. Why are governments necessary?

3. Is Madison right? Are governments really necessary? How would your life be different if no government existed, and there were no laws or people to enforce them?

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The Constitutional Convention of May 1787 was held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where delegates from 12 of the 13 states were present. The state of Rhode Island refused to send a delegate because it was afraid of losing its states' rights. Their original goal was to strengthen the Articles of Confederation after the threat of Shays’ Rebellion. However, the delegates worked for 4 months

James Madison once wrote, “If men were angels, no government would be necessary.”This statement suggests that Madison did not have a very positive view of human nature.Try to put yourself in Madison’s shoes and write responses to the first two questions below from his perspective. Then express your own views in a written response to the third set of related questions.

4. Use this space to draw an outline of Independence Hall (p.87). Label your sketch with the important documents that are associated with this building.

5. Skim Lesson One’s workbook pages. List the areas of concern for the delegates. What topics did they disagree on that they would have to reach compromises on?

6. Read “Links Across Time” on p.89. How did failure to address slavery in the Constitution cause turmoil almost 80 years later?

Recreate the timeline on p.74-75. The first one has been done for you.

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States write constitutions

1. The Constitutional Convention took place at the State House in ,________________ Pennsylvania.

2. The Constitution was drafted in ________________ months. 3. There were __________ delegates to the Convention.4. Rhode Island did not send delegates to the Convention, so only _________ of the

______ states were represented. 5. The original goal of the Convention was to ________________ the Articles of

_________________.6. Today we call this group of people our “________________________”.

7. List the goals of the Founding Fathers

8. Explain the roles of George Washington and James Madison

9. Describe the process of writing the Constitution10. Why was there division between the states with large populations and

smaller populations?

11. How did Roger Sherman propose to settle these disputes? What do we call his plan?

12. Explain the process of the signing of the Constitution.

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The Constitutional Convention of May 1787 was held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where delegates from 12 of the 13 states were present. The state of Rhode Island refused to send a delegate because it was afraid of losing its states' rights. Their original goal was to strengthen the Articles of Confederation after the threat of Shays’ Rebellion. However, the delegates worked for 4 months

Read the class handout titled “The Constitutional Convention: An Overview” and answer the questions below.

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13. What was the plan after the Convention? How would the Constitution become the law of the land?

Representation: The delegates had decided to include a legislative branch of government. This branch would be responsible for making the laws of the country. Some of the states had larger population and some of the states had smaller populations. The delegates had to decide how much representation each state would get in this branch (how many people each state got to send to the legislative branch to help make laws.

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In order to create a Constitution that was agreeable to all the delegates the Founding Fathers had to debate several issues: how apportion representation in Congress, how to deal with the issue of slavery, and how much power the federal government should have. Add notes to this assignment as your teacher lectures to the class.

Virginia Plan (Large States)

Representation

Organization of Government

Powers of Government

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New Jersey Plan (Small States)

Representation

Organization of Government

Powers of Government

President

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Virginia Plan (Large States)

Representation

Organization of Government

Powers of Government

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New Jersey Plan (Small States)

Representation

Organization of Government

Powers of Government

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Slavery: Another issue for debate was how to handle the issue of slavery. Should it be allowed? Limited? If allowed should the slaves count as a part of the population?

Powers of Government: Some of the most intense disagreements came over the powers of the new national government. Many of the delegates were still afraid of creating another situation like they had with Great Britain. Other delegates pointed out the weaknesses of the national government under the Articles of Confederation.

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Free States

Slaves States

Federalists

Lesson 2: Organization, Principles, & StructureLesson two has two main assignments. At the end of these assignments you will take a closed note quiz. After these lessons you will be expected to be able to: (one or more of these objectives may appear as a short answer question on the quiz)

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Federalists

Anti-Federalists

Describe the philosophy of the Constitution regarding the organization of government and the powers of each branch.

o Legislative Brancho Executive Brancho Judicial Branch

Explain the principles of the Constitution.

Understand and explain the organization and structure of the Constitution.

How the Government Works

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The Founding Fathers created a national government that had three branches of government. These three branches would be responsible for running the country and keeping the citizens safe. The three branches are called: the Legislative Branch, the Executive Branch, and the Judicial Branch. Use the top half of the back of p.8 and draw a tree that has three branches. Label the branches with the names of the branches of government our Framers created.

Standards in This Lesson2.6 Enumerate the powers of government set forth in the Constitution and the fundamental liberties ensured by the Bill of Rights.

2.7 Describe the principles of federalism, dual sovereignty, separation of powers, checks and balances, the nature and purpose of majority rule, and the ways in which the American idea of constitutionalism preserves individual rights.

The Legislative Branch: Read p.132-133 of your textbook and complete following tasks.

1. What is the main job/role of the Legislative Branch?

2. Name the two houses (or bodies) that make up this branch.

3. What is the name we give to this branch when we put both houses together?

4. Use the bottom half of the back of p.8 and sketch two houses. Title one house “Senate” and the other “House of Representatives”. Add notes in each sketch describing each body of Congress.

5. How is a “bill” different from a “law”.

6. List the main steps in how a bill becomes a law.

7. Define “veto” and “override”.

The Executive Branch: Read p.134-135 of your textbook and complete following tasks.

1. What are the main jobs/responsibilities of the Executive Branch?

2. List the members of this branch.

3. Why are the powers of the President sometimes confusing?

4. Use the top half of the back of p. 9 to sketch a policeman’s shield. Inside the shield write notes that answer these questions:

a. Length of term for presidentb. Name of system that elects presidentc. List some of the powers of the president

The Judicial Branch: Read p.136-137 of your textbook and complete following tasks.

1. What is the job of the federal district courts?

2. How is the role of the Courts of Appeal different from the district courts?

3. What is the highest court in the U.S. called?

4. List two of this court’s responsibilities.

5. Explain what the Supreme Court’s most important power is.

The Organization and Structure of the Constitution: Read p.128-129 and complete the following tasks.

1. List the main parts of the Constitution.

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2. What does the “Preamble” do?

3. On the bottom half of p.9 sketch a brick wall. Your wall must have at list 6 large bricks. In each brick list a goal of the Preamble. Make sure you know what these mean!

4. What is the main body of the Constitution called? How many of these are there?

5. What areas do the first three articles cover? Be specific.

6. What is an amendment? How many amendments have been made to the Constitution?

7. What are the first ten amendments called?

Think In Pictures! Inside each shape, draw a symbol or sketch that illustrates the main job of each of three branches of government. Label the shape with the name of the branch being depicted.

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Sovereignty

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Principles of the Constitution

Directions: Read pp.130-131 of your textbook. List the principles in the first row of bubbles. Add a second layer of bubbles to each principle. Use those bubbles to describe that principle. One has been started for you.People =

power

Government = people

Lesson 3: Lesson three has three main assignments. At the end of these assignments you will take a closed note quiz. After these lessons you will be expected to be able to: (one or more of these objectives may appear as a short answer question on the quiz)

Explain the purpose and significance of the Federalist Papers in gaining support for the ratification of the Constitution.

Describe the rolls and viewpoints of various Founding Fathers.o James Madisono George Washingtono Roger Sherman

o Gouverneur Morriso James Wilson

Explain the purpose and freedoms granted in the Bill of Rights

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Standards in This Lesson2.4 Describe … the Federalist Papers (authored by James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay) and the role of such leaders as Madison, George Washington, Roger Sherman, Gouverneur Morris, and James Wilson in the writing and ratification of the Constitution.2.6 Enumerate the powers of government set forth in the Constitution and the fundamental liberties ensured by the Bill of Rights.

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There were 55 delegates from 12 of the 13 states working to create the Constitution. All of their contributions were significant. In this assignment you are going to read placards about 5 of these delegates. After reading about each person you are to design a

Add a minimum of 6 posts on each “wall”. At least 3 of these posts must be from

Status

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Explain the concerns of some citizens

How would the Constitution become law?

What were Hamilton’s views and his role?

The Federalist Paper

Read the class handout and answer the following questions.

Status

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What were Hamilton’s views and his role?

Fast Forward . . . The year is 2056. The world as you know it has been completely destroyed by alien invaders. You and a group of survivors have just won a terrifying battle against the aliens, who have now left the planet. Now you’re free, but everyone is still afraid because there is nothing on paper to guarantee people will have rights.. The leaders of the group have decided to create the Pamphlet of Protections. The Pamphlet will define what rights people will have. The following are rights that some of the leaders think should be included in the Pamphlet of Protections. They want your input. Mark your top 10 choices below:

Rewind . . . The year is 1791. The world as Americans knew it has recently been turned upside down by the end of the Revolutionary War—a war that gave them their freedom from England. Now American colonists will no longer have to submit to an unfair king who wanted to keep Americans from having rights of their own. America is independent, but there is nothing on paper to guarantee the new government will give people the rights and freedoms they want. A group of leaders decides to add a Bill of Rights to the Constitution to define what rights people will have.

Bill of Rights1) Follow along the teacher’s PowerPoint to help define some of the key words.2) Compare the amendments below with the Pamphlet of Protects on the previous

page. Write in the Pamphlet number next to the real amendment from the Bill of Rights

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Bill of Rights Continued…

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