U.S. Constitution

U.S. Constitution

The Compromises & the three branches

On the next slide answer the question: What things were added to the new government due to the authors’ experience with the Articles of Confederation?

Open Ended

What things were added to the new government due to the authors’ experience with the Articles of Confederation?

Poll

Would you rather eat...

• beaver tail

• ambergris (whale vomit)

• oyster ice cream

Poll

Would you rather...

• be a delegate to the convention

• remain oblivious to what was going on

• what is a "delegate"?

• what does it mean to be "oblivious"?

Poll

There was one branch of government under the Articles of Confederation. How many branches are there within the Constitution?

• one

• two

• three

• four

• there are branches in the Constitution?

The Constitution

"A bundle of compromises"

Large states vs. Small states forces...

The Great Compromise

The Great Compromise was the name given to the agreement of the Legislative Branch. According to the compromise, Congress would have two houses. The Senate based on equal representation, and the House of Representatives based on the overall state population.

Poll

This is your opinion, and only your opinion.

Do you think representation in Congress should be based on...

• population

• equality

• population and equality

• I really don't understand how this affects me

What about the issue of slavery and representation...

• The North wanted slaves to count for taxes, but not representation

• The South wanted slaves to count for representation, but not taxes

So, it was determined one house would be based on population...

Southern states wanted to increase their influence/power? How could they do it, and why would Northern states agree?

The Presidency

• The Articles of Confederation did not provide for a chief executive.

• Delegates decided that a president was necessary; they disagreed over how to elect.

• By popular vote OR...

Poll

Do you think you would ever want to be president of the United States?

• yes

• no

• maybe

THE U.S. CONSTITUTION

Let's explore!

CRAZY TERMS...

• ratify- to accept/approve/pass

• execute- to carry out

• federalism- shared powers between the federal and state gov't

• republican- a representative government

• propose- to introduce

Article I

Is the LONGEST article and establishes the LEGISLATIVE BRANCH (to legislate is to make or enact laws)

Multiple Choice

How many senators are in the U.S. Senate?

• 2

• 100

• 50

• 435

Multiple Choice

What is the term for members of the House of Representatives ?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• life

Powers of Congress

• collect taxes

• borrow money & pay debts

• rules for citizenship

• regulate commerce

• coin money

• establish post offices

Powers of Congress cont'd

• give patents for inventions

• create lower courts

• punish pirates

• declare war

• make laws that are "NECESSARY and PROPER"

Poll

In your opinion, should Congress and the President work together?

• yes

• no

• it depends

Article II

Article II of the Constitution describes the job of the EXECUTIVE BRANCH.

This branch executes, or carries out, laws.

Article II

• Headed by the president; primarily charged with carrying out the government’s day-to-day business.

• Describes qualifications, powers, and what happens if...

• Explains the Electoral

  College

Powers of the Executive Branch

• serve as Commander and Chief

• Maintain a cabinet

• Grant pardons

• Negotiate treaties with other countries

• Appoint ambassadors, Supreme Court justices, cabinet members

• Make a state of the union address

• Make sure laws are carried out, or executed...

Multiple Choice

Of the two branches discussed, which is responsible for making the laws?

• legislative

• executive

• judicial

• oak

Multiple Choice

Of the two branches discussed, which is responsible for declaring war?

• legislative

• executive

• judicial

• oak

Multiple Choice

Of the two branches discussed, which is responsible for making sure the laws are carried out?

• legislative

• executive

• judicial

• oak

Multiple Choice

Which branch is the ONLY branch elected directly by the people?

• legislative

• executive

• judicial

Article III

• Creates the Supreme Court; deals with United States laws, not state laws.

• States what kinds of cases the SC can hear, and guarantees trial by jury for criminal cases

• Federal judges are appointed, not elected

Multiple Choice

Which of the branches has the most power?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• They are equal

Articles IV-VII

• Article IV- States have the power to create and enforce their own laws.

• Article V- Discusses how the Constitution can be amended, or changed

• Article VI- Establishes FEDERALISM & makes the Constitution "the supreme law of the land"

• Article VII- Said the Constitution could not take effect until at least 9 out of the 13 states approved it

Poll

Remember the delegates were sent to Philadelphia to REVISE the Articles of Confederation. Imagine if you were an average citizen in 1787, and the delegates came out with an entirely different document. How do you think you would feel?

• great, the Articles did not work

• ok, these are really smart men

• huh, you did what?

• upset and shocked

Open Ended

The U.S. Constitution, as it was presented, was missing some things according to many citizens. Who or what was not mentioned in the original document?