Transcript Unit Five - Forming a New Government

USI.7 A NEW GOVERNMENT
USI.7A identify the weaknesses of the government
established by the Articles of Confederation.
USI.7B identify the basic principles of the new
government established by the Constitution of the
United States of America and the Bill of Rights.
USI.7C identify the conflicts that resulted in the
emergence of two political parties.
USI.7D describe the major accomplishments
of the first five presidents of the United States.
A NEW GOVERNMENT
USI.7A-D
“From many (states), One
(nation)” - Latin
America (2)
FEDERAL SYSTEM OF
GOVERNMENT
The powers of the government are
divided between national government
and the state governments (50)
(Division of Power)
The Constitution is the basis for the
United States Government. It is
the supreme law of the land.
CONSTITUTION OF U.S.
James Madison called “Father of the
Constitution
• PREAMBLE – introduction “We the
people…”
• ARTICLES
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Article I = Legislative Branch
Article II= Executive Branch
Article III= Judicial Branch
Article IV= “Full faith and Credit” (states)
Article V= How to Amend Constitution
Articles VI & VII= debts and ratification
• AMENDMENTS (27 as of 2005)
– First 10 are the Bill of Rights
The Thunderer:
Sousa (2)
STRUCTURE OF THE U.S.
GOVERNMENT
LEGISLATIVE EXECUTIVE
JUDICIAL
Makes the laws
Enforces the
laws
Congress of 2
houses: Senate &
House of
Representatives
Meets in Capitol
President, Vice
President, &
Cabinet
Decides if laws
are
Constitutional
Supreme Court
& Other courts
Meets in White
House
Meets in
Supreme Court
Building
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
(CONGRESS)
• Senate
– Equal Representation (2
votes per state: 100 now)
– Term: 6 years
– Qualifications: 30 years
old, resident of state, U.S.
citizen for 9 years
– Head: Vice President of
U.S or President Pro
Tempore
• House of
Representatives
– Representation is based
on population (435 now)
– Term: 2 years
– Qualifications: 25 years
old, resident of state, U.S.
citizen for 7 years
– Head: Speaker of the
House
“There’s a Good Time Coming”:
Stephen Foster (1)
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
President, V. President
• Term: 4 years
• Qualifications: 35 years old, 14 year
resident of the U.S., and natural born
U.S. Citizen
• Elected by Electoral College System
– Popular vote picks electors
– Electoral Vote picks President & V. Pres.
– #Electors = #senators + #representatives
“Hail to the Chief” –
President (1)
JUDICIAL BRANCH
• SUPREME COURT (9 JUSTICES)
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Chief Justice is head of court
Qualifications: none
Term: life or upon good behavior
Appointed by the President and approved
by the Senate
– Determines if laws are constitutional
“Ghost Busters” (1)
CHECKS
White House
EXECUTIVE
BRANCH
Capitol Building
BALANCES
LEGISLATIVE
BRANCH
JUDICIAL BRANCH
1.
President appoints
Supreme Court
2.
President vetoes bills
3.
President proposes
laws
“God Bless the USA” (1)
AND
1. Court rules
on all laws
Supreme Court Building
1.
Senate approves
appointments
2.
Congress makes
laws
3.
Congress
overrides vetoes
4.
Congress
impeaches
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BILL OF RIGHTS
(FIRST 10 AMENDMENTS)
Freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly,
& petition.
Keep and bear arms.
No quartering of soldiers in homes.
Unreasonable search & seizure; warrants.
Do not have to testify in a trial.
Speedy trial; confront witnesses.
Trial by jury.
“Fanfare for the
Common Man” (1)
No cruel and unusual punishments.
Other rights guaranteed.
Powers reserved to the states & people.
MAJOR PARTY DIFFERENCES
• ALEXANDER
HAMILTON
– Federalists
– Strong National
Government
– Limits on states’
powers
– For National Bank
– Favored
development of
industry on a
national scale
• THOMAS
JEFFERSON
– DemocraticRepublicans
– Weak National
Government
– Supported states’
powers
– Opposed National
Bank
– Favored small
business and
farmers
“Redneck Girl” (1)
GEORGE WASHINGTON
1. Federal court system established
2. Political Parties began
(Hamilton/Jefferson)
3. Bill of Rights added to Constitution
4. Plans for new capital begun
“Washington Post March:
Sousa (1)
JOHN ADAMS
1. Two-party system emerged
a. Federalists (Strong national gov’t.)
b. Democratic-Republicans (Strong state
gov’t.)
“I Will Follow Him” (1)
THOMAS JEFFERSON
1. Bought Louisiana from France (LA
Purchase)
2. Lewis & Clark explore it
“I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing” (1)
JAMES MADISON
1. War of 1812 caused European nations
to gain respect for the United States
U.S.S.
Constitution
Map of
Battles
Old Ironsides
“Battle of New Orleans” (1)
“Star Spangled Banner” – Francis Scott Key
JAMES MONROE
1. Issued the Monroe Doctrine warning
European nations not to interfere in
the Western Hemisphere.
“The Beat Goes On” (1)