PPT-Ohio Formation, State Government, Constitution, and Miscellaneous Facts

Formation of Ohio Ohio was once a part of the Northwest Territory The Land Ordinance of 1785 The ordinance discussed how the government would measure divide and distribute the land it had acquired from Great Britain at the end of the American Revolution. Bill of Rights Institute. Bozeman, Montana. November 15, 2012. Artemus. . Ward. Department of Political Science. Northern Illinois University. aeward@niu.edu. Underlying Principles. We will discuss three basic principles underlying the U.S. Constitution, and therefore the American form of government:. State Constitutions. Constitutional government in America began with colonial charters long before the United States Constitution.. Since 1776, the 50 states have had a total of 146 constitutions. Only 19 states have kept their original documents, and all of the states have added amendments.. Chapter 7. A New Constitution. Lesson 1. A New Government for New York . When the colonists declared independence n 1776, New Yorkers no longer viewed themselves as belonging to the British. . New Yorkers elected . Topic 3. An Overview of the Constitution. Preamble. Articles 1-7. Amendments 1-27 (1-10 known as the bill of rights). Basic Principles. Popular Sovereignty. Limited government (Constitutionalism) (Rule of law). Chapter 7. A New Constitution. Lesson 1. A New Government for New York . When the colonists declared independence n 1776, New Yorkers no longer viewed themselves as belonging to the British. . New Yorkers elected . Chapters 3 and 4. Six Basic Principles of the Constitution. 6 Themes evident throughout the Constitution. Each principle illustrates HOW this document is a document of . LIMITATIONS. .. This shows distrust of government.. From the Articles of Confederation to the Bill of Rights. Standards. SSUSH5 The student will explain specific events and key ideas that brought about the adoption and implementation of the United States Constitution. . Date: November 9. th. , 2016. . . . Take Note of Homework for the Weekend. 2) . Take out a blank sheet of paper and set it up like so.... . . . Debating the Constitution. E. 5. Today’s Agenda. We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.. So no one branch of government has too much power. Examples:. President can veto bills passed by Congress. Congress can override veto with a 2/3 vote. Senate approves presidential appointments & has the power to impeach. Formation of Ohio. Ohio was once a part of the Northwest Territory. The Land Ordinance of 1785. The ordinance discussed how the government would measure, divide, and distribute the land it had acquired from Great Britain at the end of the American Revolution.. So no one branch of government has too much power. Examples:. President can veto bills passed by Congress. Congress can override veto with a 2/3 vote. Senate approves presidential appointments & has the power to impeach. Can you tell how it . compares/contrasts. . with the. . United States Constitution?). Ohio Constitution. A constitution is…. The fundamental law of a state or nation.. Written document agreed to by the people.. Under the Articles of Confederation, the Founders learned the value of a strong central government.. Under King George III, the Founders learned to fear a government with too much power.. The Founders created a central government with limited power..