Chapter 5 Study Guide

Why did most state constitutions include a bill of rights?
What were the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
Name the features of the New Jersey Plan.
Name the features of the Virginia Plan.
Who were the federalist and what were their arguments in support of the proposed Constitution?
In the opinion of the Anti-Federalist, what important measures were missing from the proposed Constitution?
What was the three-fifths compromise?
Why did the states form a confederation?
What was the purpose of James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay in writing The Federalist?
What problems after the war caused Shays’ Rebellion?
What happened after Shays’ Rebellion?
How did the compromise over trade regulation satisfy both Northern and Southern interest?
What was the Great Compromise?
What is federalism?
How did the US Constitution solve the problems of the Articles of Confederation?
What were they only positive things to come from the Articles of Confederation? Why are they considered a positive?
Which part of the Constitution gives Congress a flexible way of interpreting its power?
What is popular sovereignty?
What is the purpose of the Preamble?
List the 6 purposes of government as stated in the Preamble.
What is the purpose of the system of checks and balances?
Who influenced the framers to add a system of checks and balances in the Constitution?
List the 3 branches of government that the Constitution establishes
5 basic principles of government and how they are applied.
How many amendments are in the Constitution?
How is an amendment proposed?
How is an amendment ratified?
The Constitution divided the powers of government into 3 types. Be able to say what they are, who has them, and examples of power.
Explain the supremacy clause.
Difference between informal and formal amendments and provide examples.
Know the seven Articles and what each one establishes in the Constitution
Explain Rule of Law
Which powers are reserved for the states? Provide examples of these powers.
Which powers are reserved for the national government? Provide examples of these powers.
Which powers are shared between the state and federal government? Provide examples of these powers.

 

Week of 11.12

Good afternoon,
I am trying to send out my weekly emails. It seems that we are having some email issues again. Most of the emails are being returned to me. Below is the homework schedule for each class. Thank you.

All classes should be working on their projects. The journal project is due next week!! All classes were given the project before the long weekend.

3A:
Wednesday:
Preamble Comparison (most finished in class)
Work on project
Friday:
Work on project

5B and 6B:
Thursday:
Work on project
Get grade sheet signed

8B:
Thursday:
Preamble Comparison
Work on project

Chapter 5 Project

Students are going to explore the debate over the Constitution and the new government through the eyes of ordinary people. Students will write journal entries to show how individuals were affected by the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, the debate over the Constitution, and the new government created by the Constitution.

Step 1: Students are going to write 4 journal entries based on a person living in America just after the Revolutionary War. Students will need to research some different types of people living during that time period. Complete the worksheet “Who Am I?”

         Where did people live at this time? What kinds of jobs did people have? What past events might affect how they feel about their government?

Step 2: For each event described below, write a journal entry describing how the event would affect the life of your character. Tell how your character would feel about the event. Your journal entries can be written in blue or black ink or typed.

Event 1: Congress Passes Land Ordinances and Northwest Ordinance

  These laws create a plan for the Northwest Territories to become states. They divide the land into small regions that settlers can buy. The ordinances say that new states will be equal to old states. They also say that Native Americans living there will be treated fairly and that slavery will not exist in the new states. How do you feel about this?

Event 2: Constitutional Convention

This convention is taking place in Philadelphia. Instead of changing the Articles of Confederation, the delegates are creating a new constitution. Their discussions are secret, but you hear rumors that the delegates will give the national government more power. They might change the number of representatives that each state has in Congress. They might even create a chief executive. What is your reaction?

Event 3: Ratification Debate

The Constitutional Convention is over and the delegates have written and signed the new Constitution. Now the states must decide whether to ratify it. Federalist say this new Constitution will make the country stronger because it will give the national government powers that it needs. Anti-Federalist say the new Constitution takes away too much power from the states and does not protect people’s rights. Which side do you think is right?

Event 4: Life Under the New Constitution

It is now 1795, and the new Constitution has been in effect for more than five years. New structures are in place, such as the system of checks and balances, the two house of Congress, the amendment process, and the principle of federalism. Choose one aspect of the new government and write about the effect you think it might have on your life, on your children’s lives, or on the success of the country as a whole.

Rubric:

Points

Description

20 for each journal entry

Journal entries are created. Journal entries are thorough and include facts that are directly relevant to the topic. Opinions are support with details. All information pertains to the time period.

15

Journal format is used correctly. Grammar and mechanics contain little or no errors. Journal are neat and easy to read. Journal entries are typed or written in blue or black ink.

5

“Who am I” sheet is completed. Information is accurate. Information is used in the journal.

****Bonus****

For an extra 10 points: Create an actual journal book. This includes a cover. You can include a visual as well. Just remember to stay in the time period that is being studied!!

Due Dates:

A Day: Tuesday November 18

 B Day: Monday November 17