The Constitution CHAPTER 3 3 1 The Nations

3. 1 The Nation’s First Governments Big Idea Political principles and major events shape

The 1 st State Constitutions The Americans faced the task of forming independent governments

The Articles of Confederation Needed for military protection and colonial unity. Confederation – a

Shay’s Rebellion Created by Congress taxing state citizens too much to cover Revolutionary War

3. 2 The Road to the Constitution Big Idea Political principles and major events

The Philadelphia Convention – AKA “The Constitutional Convention” Philadelphia’s Independence Hall – May 25,

3. 3 The Structure of the Constitution Big Idea A constitution reflects the values

3. 4 Principles Underlying the Constitution Big Idea A constitution reflects the values and

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The Constitution CHAPTER 3

3. 1 The Nation’s First Governments Big Idea Political principles and major events shape how people form governments. Vocabulary Constitution Bicameral Confederation ratify

The 1 st State Constitutions The Americans faced the task of forming independent governments @ both the state and national levels. January 1776 – New Hampshire first colony to organize as a state and craft a detailed, written plan for government – CONSTITUTION State Governments Bicameral – 2 houses of legislature Governor – elected by legislature and carried out state laws Judges & courts – decide what the laws meant & how they applied. Most state constitutions included a bill of rights – guarantees certain basic freedoms & legal protections to citizens.

The Articles of Confederation Needed for military protection and colonial unity. Confederation – a group of individual state governments that band together for a common cause. “League of Friendship” 1781 – All 13 states had approved (Ratified) the Articles. 1 house legislature – 1 vote per state (Confederation Congress) Law pass = 9 states. Amendments = unanimous vote No governors or courts Accomplishments: Laid the foundations for the administration of the US Provided for the systematic growth & development of US

Shay’s Rebellion Created by Congress taxing state citizens too much to cover Revolutionary War costs. 1, 200 farmers attacked a federal arsenal in Massachusetts 1787 – 12 states sent delegates to revise the Articles of Confederation.

3. 2 The Road to the Constitution Big Idea Political principles and major events shape how people form governments. Vocabulary Constitutional Convention Great Compromise Three-Fifths Compromise Electoral College Federalists Federalism Anti-Federalists

The Philadelphia Convention – AKA “The Constitutional Convention” Philadelphia’s Independence Hall – May 25, 1787 55 men (none from Rhode Island) George Washington presided. 1 vote per state, 7= majority Secrecy – all we know is from Madison’s Journal Decided to throw out the Articles of Confederation & start fresh.

The Virginia Plan

3. 3 The Structure of the Constitution Big Idea A constitution reflects the values and goals of the society that creates it. Vocabulary Preamble Legislative Branch Executive Branch Judicial Branch Amendment

3. 4 Principles Underlying the Constitution Big Idea A constitution reflects the values and goals of the society that creates it. Vocabulary Popular sovereignty Rule of law Separation of powers Checks and balances Expressed powers Reserved powers Concurrent powers