Unit 5 Exam Review

Assignments due by Wednesday

Last day to turn any assignments missing will be this Wednesday.

Starting from ScratchConstitutional ConventionBill of Rights Scenarios

Skills to study Comprehension of Non-textual Information

◦ Chart: 3/5 CompromisePrimary Source

◦ Identify the Principle of the Constitution from the excerpt

Supporting historical arguments with evidence◦ Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation◦ Explain the three branches of government (job,

leaders, number of members)Qualify and justify students’ views using

evidence◦ Bill of Rights: Limits on Rights

Failures of the AOCThe Article of Confederation was the

United States first form of government. It was almost a complete failure which forced the fledgling nation to create the Constitution in response to this failure. What were the weaknesses of the government under the Articles of Confederation and how were they corrected in the US Constitution? ◦ Steps to answer this question:1. Name two weaknesses of the AOC.2. Explain why this was a weakness and how the

constitution fixed this problem.

Supporting OpinionState your opinion clearly

◦The reader should not have to guess what your opinion is

Support your opinion with facts, not more opinions◦The more concrete information you

use, the stronger your opinion becomes

Provide direct examples

First Amendment RightsThe First Amendment of the

Constitution protects many freedoms including freedom of speech, press, religion, petition, and assembly. Do you feel that there should be any limits on these rights? Explain yourself completely. ◦Steps to answer this question:

1. Any limits on these freedoms? Why?