PPT-Lesson 8.2: The Constitutional Convention

Lesson 82 The Constitutional Convention The Essential Question What important events and compromises led to the creation of the Constitution Vocabulary event something that happens compromise an agreement in which both sides get some of their goals. . Katarzyna. . Gromek. . Broc. University of York . Constitutional Law. Overview of the Course. Syllabus. 1. Introduction to the Course, An overview and the Idea of the Constitution: . York State Constitution. Author: Brent . Dukin. . Editor: Kaitlin Murphy. https://www.nyhistory.org/web/crossroads/images/medium/constitution_ny_title.jpg. http://states.phillipmartin.info/new_york/newyork_apple.html. Thomas Jefferson. ". That government is best which governs least". Samuel Adams. He declined to participate in the Constitutional Convention of 1787,. . . believing the Constitution . would give the national . Ch 3.1 and 3.2. In 1787, a remarkable group of American leaders, from all but one state, gathered in Philadelphia to address the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, but they soon decided that a new Constitution was needed.. Pete Savage. Legislative Representative. Legislative and Political Department . . New York State Constitution (Article19, § 2).. . Every 20 years the people of the Empire State are asked a seemingly simple ballot question; “Shall there be a convention to revise the constitution and amend the same?”. To define and explain the concept and processes of constitutional reform. To describe the constitutional reforms made since 1997. To evaluate the extent and impact of constitutional reform. Traffic Light . Purpose. This lesson describes the important people and their first steps at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, 1787.. The structure and rules set forth for debate played a major role by providing a framework for civil discourse. . When. : 1787. Where. : Philadelphia’s Independence Hall. Leader Chosen. : George Washington. Leaders Duties: . Call on Speakers. Maintain order and efficiency in meetings. Create committees. Constitutional Convention (cont.). Howard Chandler . Christy, . Scene at the Signing of the Constitution of the United States . (1940). USHC 1.4. Analyze how dissatisfactions with the government under the Articles of Confederation were addressed with the writing of the Constitution of 1787, including the debates and compromises reached at the Philadelphia Convention and the ratification of the Constitution. . Philadelphia, PA- May 25-September 17, 1787. Let’s Think?. Reasons for a Convention. Called to address problems in governing the U.S.. In 1787- U.S. was operating under the Articles of Confederation following independence from Great Britain. Making Amends. Explaining the constitutional amendment process . Review: What is a constitution?. Provides a framework for government. Outlines responsibilities and powers. Limits government authority . La gamme de thé MORPHEE vise toute générations recherchant le sommeil paisible tant désiré et non procuré par tout types de médicaments. Essentiellement composé de feuille de morphine, ce thé vous assurera d’un rétablissement digne d’un voyage sur . Constitutional law Prof.ssa Carla Di Martino Historical development of Italian Constitutional adjudication Albertine Statute: Granted in 1848 Consisted of 84 articles Flexible Constitution (i.e. capable of being modified at any time by the same means as any other law) Chapter 18: Constitutional Monarchy vs. Absolute Monarchy Political Thought! Constitutional and Absolute Monarchy Any ideas?? What is a Constitutional Monarchy?  form of government in which a  monarch