PPT-American Government Unit: Anatomy of the Constitution

A Day Monday February 8 2016 B Day Tuesday February 9 2016 American Government Agenda A Day Monday February 8 2016 B Day Tuesday February 9 2016 Do Now Discuss Do Now Complete foldab. Founding Documents. and. The American Revolution. Bell Questions. Name . one of the sticking points of the Constitutional Convention.. how many representatives in Congress to allow each state. What was one patriotic group that was formed to fight the controls of Great Britain?. during . Washington . Term Review. The idea that government can do whatever it can to benefit the nation as long as it does not violate the Constitution is known as this type of construction or interpretation of the Constitution. . Chapter 2 Notes. C. an . be formally written or unwritten as a collection of legislative acts. Purposes: . Reflect the ideals the people share and believe in. Provide a basic structure for, as well as the powers and duties of, a government. Mr. . Dymoke. Room 229. Basics. Welcome. You will need a notebook for this class.. You are expected to bring the notebook everyday.. I will . NOT . provide you a notebook or pen/pencil.. Basics. You are expected to be in class, on time everyday, no exceptions. If you are to be late you must have a pass.. Britain Imposes New Regulations . on the American Colonists. Why? . British victory in French and Indian War results in more territory . which means more problems and more costs.. Such as? . Proclamation of 1763 to halt westward settlement, Quartering Act to support British troops, and taxes (Sugar, Stamp, . Terms to add to your . vocab. rings. Ratify . – formally approving something (The rat says yea!). Bill of Rights - . the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, establishing rights and protections for American citizens. Answer questions below:. 1. Who are the four philosophers mentioned in text?. 2. What did the Enlightenment challenge?. 3. How do you see the Enlightenment ideas in our current society? . 7-2.3,4,5 Vocabulary. American Government . Nic Vasilchek. Essential Question. In what ways did English political documents influence the United States Constitution?. GPS Standard 1 A,B . . SSCG1. The student will demonstrate knowledge of the political philosophies that shaped the development of United States constitutional government. . Question 1. Which statement best summarizes the main idea behind the 4. th. , 5. th. , and 6. th. Amendments?. Even persons accused of a crime enjoy certain basic rights.. Criminal defendants must be fully prosecuted.. CHAPTER 1. CHAPTER 2. INSTRUCTIONS: . G. o through the slides and answer each question in the packet; the slide numbers are listed for each question . REVIEW FOR THE . UNIT 1 TEST. A government is the institution through which a state (a country or nation) makes and enforces laws that run the state. Standards:. Standard 1: . The student will demonstrate an . understanding of the conflicts . between regional and national interests in the . development of . democracy in the United . Bill of Rights. The First 10 . Amendments to . the U.S. Constitution. “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”. U1C2 Forming a New Nation 1763-1815 U.S. History Main Idea After the war broke out between Great Britain and the American colonies, the Patriots relied on their passion, strong leaders, and foreign allies to achieve victory. The work of defining the government of the new nation, however, was more difficult and would eventually lead to the emergence of political parties. Bill of Rights. The First 10 . Amendments to . the U.S. Constitution. “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”.