PPT-What is a Constitution? 

  A  constitution  is  a  set  of  legal  norms  that  define  the  fundamental  political  principles  and establish the structure procedures powers and functions of all organs of a state. The enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is one of the fundamental rights of every human being without distinction of race religion political belief eco nomic or social condition The health of all peoples is fundame ntal to the att 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:. Constitution Day. HAPPY 227. th. BIRTHDAY!. September 17, 1787. 227. Constitution CSI. 15-16. Collect Data. Sort the Information. Inquiry questions. As you view the Constitution PowerPoint, list some of the main facts in the “Collect Facts” column…. AL THEORIES. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW. FHUI . INTERNATIONAL CLASS. 201. 4. Constitution. . . Contitutio = Jus . OR. Ius . which means Law or Principles. Constitution (. English. ). Constitutie . and. Georgia Studies. SS8H4 The student will describe the impact of events that led to the ratification of the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights.. a. Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of both the Georgia Constitution of 1777 and the Articles of Confederation and explain how weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation led to a need to revise the Articles.. Articles of Confederation: guiding document for the new government post-American Revolution. No executive (leader). No court system. No way to:. Tax citizens. Resolve conflicts between states. How does the Constitution guard against tyranny?. The Pursuit of Equality. The Continental Army officers formed an exclusive hereditary order called the . Society of the Cincinnati. .. Virginia Statue for Religious Freedom-. created in . 1786. by Thomas Jefferson and his co-reformers; stated that religion should not be imposed on anybody and that each person decided his/her own faith.. Presenters: Damon . Huss and Pam . Jenning. . Poll Question #1. What is the main method you use to teach about the . framing. of the U.S. Constitution?. a. I have students research a project about the Constitutional Convention of 1787 and the history of ratification.. 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.. Charters of the Virginia Company of London. King James I gave the Virginia company permission to establish a colony in North America. Colonists were guaranteed the same rights as Englishmen. Also set up a council to handle the day to day government of the colony—it was not enough and many changes were made until the King finally took away the charter and made Virginia a royal colony. 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. . Constitution 101:. An Introduction & Overview to the US Constitution. The Articles of Confederation . Strengths . Weaknesses. America’s 1. st. Constitution 1781-1789. The first system of government designed by the Founding Fathers was a Confederation. Under a Confederate system, the National or Central Government is given only a few powers, while most of the power is reserved for the States. . 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.. Lyttleton’s. Constitution. A Few Comments about Colonialism and Nigeria. The formation of what Nigeria is today can be traced to colonialism. It is important to examine what colonialism is and its agenda was. .