9. Until the Colonists finally had enough
and declared their independence from
England
10.
11. But it didn’t end there.
They won the fight for freedom…
12. …and made a few rules in our
Constitution to fix some of the King’s
abuses of power.
13. 44 Grievances Addressed 8.15C
8.21I
Declaration of Independence (pg. 154)
Article II, Section 1, Clause 7
U.S. Constitution (pg. 233)
"Every Bill which shall have passed the
House of Representatives and the Senate,
shall, before it become a law, be
presenated to the President of the United
States; If he approve he shall sign it, but
if not he shall return it… to that
House… who shall... proceed to
reconsider it...."
"He has refused to pass other Laws …
unless those people would relinquish the
right of Representation in the
Legislature…"
Amendment I
"Congress shall make no law respecting
an establishment of religion, or
prohibiting the free exercies 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."
"… For quartering large bodies of troops
among us: For protecting them, by a
mock Trial, from Punishment for any
Murders which they sould commit on
the Inhabitants of these States…"
15. The U.S. Constitution
• The Framers (writers) created the Constitution
– To create a strong central government
– To unify the country
– To preserve the ideals of the Declaration of Independence
16. The U.S. Constitution
• Preamble: Introduction
• 7 Articles: Organization of our country’s government
• 7 Principles: Ideals found in our government
17. The U.S. Constitution
• Preamble: Introduction
• 7 Articles: Organization of our country’s government
• 7 Principles: Ideals found in our government
18. But, how are we going to remember all
of the Articles and Principles?!
25. 47 7 Articles, 7 Principles 8.15D
Using your textbook and index cards, create a study tool to
remember the 7 Articles and the 7 Principles of the Constitution
37. Amending the U.S. Constitution
• Purpose
– The Constitution is a living document, it can be
changed as the country changes
38. Amending the U.S. Constitution
• Step 1: Proposal
– Congress (Senators and Representatives) propose a
change in meeting sessions by 2/3 of the House and
the Senate
– Congress (Senators and Representatives) proposes a
change at a convention called for by 2/3 of the
states
39. Amending the U.S. Constitution
• Step 2: Ratification
– State Legislatures then decide if they would like to
say yes or no to the changes
40. Amending the U.S. Constitution
• Step 3: A New Amendment
– A new change to the U.S. Constitution becomes the
law for each state in the country
43. Unit 5 Quiz
• 5 questions
• Use your notebook
• Take the entire class period
Editor's Notes
I will: Explain how colonial grievances in the Declaration of Independence are addressed in the Constitution.
We will: Match quotes from the Declaration of Independence to their solutions in the Constitution.
Student Expectations (SEs): 8.15C, 8.21I
Common Misconceptions: Many students have the misconception that the Bill of Rights was part of the original writing of the Constitution, as opposed to being the first amendments to the document. Students often believe that all Americans agreed and wanted the new Constitution.
Students will complete the Grievances Addressed matching graphic organizer to identify and explain how colonial grievances listed in the Declaration of independence are addressed in the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights. Under the foldable for each, if time allows, have students draw a picture or write a summarizing sentence of less than 10 words.
I will: Analyze the effects of the seven principles of the Constitution
We will: Connect the reflections of the Constitution’s principles to real-life today
Student Expectations (SEs): 8.15D
Common Misconceptions: Many students have the misconception that the Bill of Rights was part of the original writing of the Constitution, as opposed to being the first amendments to the document. Students often believe that all Americans agreed and wanted the new Constitution.
Students will, individually within their group, create an envelope foldable within their interactive notebook analyzing how the U.S. Constitution is comprised of 7 articles and 7 principles (limited government, republicanism, checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, and individual rights).
Students will, individually within their group, create an envelope foldable within their interactive notebook analyzing how the U.S. Constitution is comprised of 7 articles and 7 principles (limited government, republicanism, checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, and individual rights).
Students will, individually within their group, create an envelope foldable within their interactive notebook analyzing how the U.S. Constitution is comprised of 7 articles and 7 principles (limited government, republicanism, checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, and individual rights).
Students will, individually within their group, create an envelope foldable within their interactive notebook analyzing how the U.S. Constitution is comprised of 7 articles and 7 principles (limited government, republicanism, checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, and individual rights).
Students will, individually within their group, create an envelope foldable within their interactive notebook analyzing how the U.S. Constitution is comprised of 7 articles and 7 principles (limited government, republicanism, checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, and individual rights).
Students will, individually within their group, create an envelope foldable within their interactive notebook analyzing how the U.S. Constitution is comprised of 7 articles and 7 principles (limited government, republicanism, checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, and individual rights).
Students will, individually within their group, create an envelope foldable within their interactive notebook analyzing how the U.S. Constitution is comprised of 7 articles and 7 principles (limited government, republicanism, checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, and individual rights).
Students will, individually within their group, create an envelope foldable within their interactive notebook analyzing how the U.S. Constitution is comprised of 7 articles and 7 principles (limited government, republicanism, checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, and individual rights).
I will: Describe the seven principles of the Constitution to fifth graders
We will: Create a book of the seven principles of the Constitution
Student Expectations (SEs): 8.15D
Common Misconceptions: Many students have the misconception that the Bill of Rights was part of the original writing of the Constitution, as opposed to being the first amendments to the document. Students often believe that all Americans agreed and wanted the new Constitution.
Students will complete a book to present to 5th graders describing the seven principles of the Constitution (limited government, republicanism, limited government, republicanism, checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, and individual rights checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, and individual rights).
Students will complete a book to present to 5th graders describing the seven principles of the Constitution (limited government, republicanism, limited government, republicanism, checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, and individual rights checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, and individual rights).
Students will complete a book to present to 5th graders describing the seven principles of the Constitution (limited government, republicanism, limited government, republicanism, checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, and individual rights checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, and individual rights).
I will: Summarize the purpose for and process of amending the Constitution
We will: Create a graphic organizer to understand amendments
Student Expectations (SEs): 8.16A
Common Misconceptions: Many students have the misconception that the Bill of Rights was part of the original writing of the Constitution, as opposed to being the first amendments to the document. Students often believe that all Americans agreed and wanted the new Constitution.
Students will, individually within their group, complete the graphic organizer to summarize the purpose for and process of amending the Constitution.
Students will, individually within their group, complete the graphic organizer to summarize the purpose for and process of amending the Constitution.
Students will, individually within their group, complete the graphic organizer to summarize the purpose for and process of amending the Constitution.
Students will, individually within their group, complete the graphic organizer to summarize the purpose for and process of amending the Constitution.
Students will, individually within their group, complete the graphic organizer to summarize the purpose for and process of amending the Constitution.
Students will, individually within their group, complete the graphic organizer to summarize the purpose for and process of amending the Constitution.
I will: Explain my understanding of the Constitution with a Quiz
We will: Answer questions on concepts learned about the Constitution
Student Expectations (SEs): 8.15C, 8.15D, 8.21I, 8.16A
Common Misconceptions: Many students have the misconception that the Bill of Rights was part of the original writing of the Constitution, as opposed to being the first amendments to the document. Students often believe that all Americans agreed and wanted the new Constitution.
I will: Explain our understanding of the Constitution with a Quiz
We will: Answer questions on concepts learned about the Constitution
Student Expectations (SEs): 8.15C, 8.15D, 8.21I, 8.16A
Common Misconceptions: Many students have the misconception that the Bill of Rights was part of the original writing of the Constitution, as opposed to being the first amendments to the document. Students often believe that all Americans agreed and wanted the new Constitution.
