Creating our Government

The United States of America's first written plan for the government

• The Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Declaration of Independence

The states were afraid to createa powerful central government because they worried that it would be just like having __________

• The French and Indian War

• The American Revolution

• The Battle of Saratoga

• King George and Parliament

What were the main weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

• No power to tax

• weak central government

• had too much power

• limited necessary actions in running a country

Under the Articles of ​ (a)   the ​ (b)   had lots of power and the ​ (c)   did not.

• Confederation
• states
• national government

How did Daniel Shays protest the high taxes?

• Daniel Shays gathered 1,000 armed farmers and marched on the local courts to stop them from collecting taxes

• Daniel Shays protested the high taxes by writing a letter to the government.

• Daniel Shays protested the high taxes by boycotting goods and services.

• Daniel Shays protested the high taxes by organizing a sit-in at the state capitol.

Why was Shay's Rebellion so important in the formation of our government?

• Shays' Rebellion proved the need for a new taxation system.

• Shays' Rebellion showed the American leaders that a stronger government was needed to solve the problems of our new country

• Shays' Rebellion demonstrated the need for a more powerful military.

• Shays' Rebellion highlighted the need for a stronger judicial system.

Introduction to the Constitution that explains our government’s purpose

• Preamble
• Acknowledgments
• Foreword
• Chapter 1

Division of power among the three branches of government

• Separation of Powers

• Executive Branch

• Checks and Balances

• The President and his Cabinet

Part of the government that passes laws and is made up of the two houses of Congress

• Judicial Branch

• Supreme Court
• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

Part of the government that is headed by the President and carries out the laws

• Judicial Branch

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Congress