Brain Quest How were the economic interests different between the Northern and Southern States? Identify a check that each branch has on another branch of government. Challenge Question: Explain the system of checks and balances and the separation of powers to an immigrant who just moved to America last week. Objective (I Can…) Describe the principles of government listed in the Preamble and how a bill becomes a law by analyzing the Preamble and watching and discussing the bill process.
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Brain Quest
Brain QuestHow were the economic interests different between the Northern and Southern States?Identify a check that each branch has on another branch of government.
Challenge Question:Explain the system of checks and balances and the separation of powers to an immigrant who just moved to America last week.Objective (I Can)Describe the principles of government listed in the Preamble and how a bill becomes a law by analyzing the Preamble and watching and discussing the bill process.
PreambleRead the Preamble in the book on pg. 280 and then answer the following questions.What are the six functions of the Constitution as established in the Preamble.Describe the meaning of those six functions in your own words.Pretend you are a citizen living on your familys farm growing corn and wheat during this time, who was in favor of the Articles of Confederation. Write a letter to your friend at the Constitutional Convention and explain your concerns and encouragements about the new Constitution based on what is said in the Preamble.
How a bill becomes a law
How a bill becomes a law activityComplete the handout about the process of a bill becoming a law.
Powers granted to CongressFramers wanted Congress to have enumerated powers.What are enumerated powers?Powers that are specifically listed in the ConstitutionExamples:Impose and collect taxesBorrow moneyRegulate commerceDeclare warRaise and support an army and navyTwo other powers granted to Congress were:The General Welfare ClauseThe Necessary and Proper ClauseWhat powers do the states have?Ex: to establish and maintain schools
Ratification ProcessRatification Process:Minimum states required?Delaware 1st state to ratify in Dec. 1787New Hampshire 9th ratify in 1788Constitution goes into effect at this momentRhode Island last to ratify in May 1790Why would states be hesitant to approve it right away?
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