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Writing down our laws and rights
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Mayflower Compact, Constitutions, Bill of Rights
Federalism: Division of power between states and the federal government
(prevents tyranny)
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Limited Government: Restricts the power of the government.
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Representative Government: Republic style of government
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Virginia House of Burgesses
Separation of Powers: 3 branches of government, each has their own
specific role
Checks and Balances: Each branch of government has authority over
another branch in order to make sure one doesn’t become too powerful
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Turn in 7.3: First grade of the third quarter.
Today, I will be able to explain the
traditions/ideas that helped to shape the framers
of the Constitution and the beliefs of Federalists
and Antifederalists
***Grading period ends this week***
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19: Observance of MLK, Jr. Day
20: Discussion of governing traditions; notes and finish
7.3 (there will be a quiz on Thursday)
21: Review Federalism, Checks/Balances, and
Separation of Powers; Begin reading 204-6 (handout)
22: Quiz on Federalism and Separation of Powers;
complete 7.4 handout
23: Federalists v Antifederalists; handout, reading, and
possibly video.
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British
American traditions and adaptations
European philosophers
Greeks
Romans
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__________ __________(Grand Charter 1215),
restricts the authority of the British monarch,
stated that nobles had specific rights.
English Bill of ________: 1689, part of the
Glorious Revolution
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Trial by jury (6th)
Protection from Cruel and Unusual Punishment (8th)
Right to bear arms (2nd)
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Hobbes known discussing the state of nature
(what’s life like without government? “Short,
Nasty, and __________…”)
Locke: Social Contract, government is to
protect natural rights of the citizens. If the
government violates this contract what could
happen?________________________
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Separation of Powers: Divide government into
________ branches, drastically reduces the
chances of _____________…WHY?
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___________: Powers that belong to the state
___________:Powers that belong to the federal
government
_____________: Shared powers
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Each branch keeps the other in “check”, by holding
authority over the others
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Congress can pass bills, but the President can veto
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Congress can override a veto
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H.O.R. can impeach the President or federal judges
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Judicial appoints made by the President must be approved
by the Senate
The Courts will have the authority to deem laws and actions
“unconstitutional” after the Marbury vs. Madison ruling.
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Click the link
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How is the national government stronger
under the Constitution in comparison to the
A.O.C.?
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If you are sitting in a group, you are expected
to:
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Remain on task
Read the text aloud
Work together to answer questions 8-18
If you receive 2 warnings, your group will be
dissolved and the assignment is to be completed
independently.
If you remain off-task from that point you will
receive a 0
You will be given the remainder of class to complete
questions 1-9 and read pages 204-6.