The document summarizes Chapter 2 of Magruder's American Government textbook. Section 1 discusses the origins of American government, including the basic concepts of government brought by English colonists, important English documents that influenced the US system, and the three types of colonies. Section 2 covers the growing colonial unity, the Continental Congresses, American independence, and common features of early state constitutions. Section 3 explains the Articles of Confederation, weaknesses that led to the Critical Period, and calls for a stronger national government. Section 4 describes the Constitutional Convention, different plans debated, compromises reached, and influences on and reactions to the final Constitution. Section 5 discusses the Federalists and Anti-Federalists, the ratification process, and New
This document summarizes key sections from Chapter 1 of Magruder's American Government textbook. It discusses:
1) The definition of government and the four characteristics of the state (population, territory, sovereignty, government).
2) Different ways of classifying governments based on who can participate, the distribution of power, and the relationship between legislative and executive branches.
3) The foundations of democracy and the connections between democracy and free enterprise systems.
The document summarizes the key events in the origins of American government from the colonial period through the ratification of the U.S. Constitution. It discusses how the colonists brought concepts of limited and representative government from England. It then covers the growing tensions with Britain, the American Revolution, the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, and the drafting and ratification of the Constitution, including compromises reached at the Constitutional Convention.
This document is a chapter from an American government textbook. It discusses the key concepts of government, including definitions of government and the state. It also outlines different forms of government classified by who can participate, the distribution of power, and the relationship between legislative and executive branches. Additionally, it covers the basic foundations of democracy and the connections between democracy and free enterprise systems. The chapter is divided into three main sections on these topics.
After the US Constitution was created, it needed to be ratified by the states. Two groups emerged with differing views: Federalists supported a stronger federal government and ratifying the Constitution as written, while Anti-Federalists wanted to keep more power with the states and were wary of a powerful central government or executive. The groups disagreed on views of the federal government, separation of powers between branches, leadership of the government, revisions to the Articles of Confederation, and whether to include a Bill of Rights.
The document provides an overview of Weimar society and culture between 1918-1933. It summarizes that while the aristocracy lost power, industrialists remained influential. The middle class struggled economically. Unions gained rights through agreements with industry. Berlin became a cultural hub with new opportunities for women, but many still opposed the Republic. Artistic movements like Expressionism, Dada and New Objectivity emerged, influenced by the war.
This document is a chapter from a textbook on American government. It covers the powers of Congress as laid out in the US Constitution. The chapter is divided into 5 sections. Section 1 discusses the different types of congressional powers - expressed, implied, and inherent - as well as debates over strict vs liberal interpretations of these powers. Section 2 focuses on Congress's powers related to taxation, spending, commerce, currency and bankruptcy. Section 3 covers other expressed powers like foreign relations, war powers, and regulation of territories. Section 4 examines the Necessary and Proper Clause and Supreme Court cases that have shaped the implied powers of Congress. Section 5 discusses non-legislative powers such as amending the Constitution, impeachment, executive powers like
The document discusses Allied resistance to Germany during World War 2. It describes how the Soviet Union bore the brunt of fighting against Germany, eventually defeating 80% of German forces on the Eastern Front through key battles like Moscow, Stalingrad, and Kursk. Soviet resistance was aided by German military errors, strong Soviet troops, harsh winters, and Lend-Lease aid from the Allies. It also discusses how Britain resisted Germany under Winston Churchill's leadership, defeating Germany in the pivotal Battle of Britain. Resistance movements in occupied territories provided important intelligence and sabotage support to undermine the Germans.
Weimar Germany and Nazi Germany Notes - Thomas VandersticheleTom Weston
1) In November 1918, Kaiser Wilhelm II abdicated and Germany became a republic under the Weimar Constitution. However, Germany suffered greatly under the Treaty of Versailles, losing land and facing war reparations and disarmament.
2) In the early 1920s, Germany experienced extreme political unrest and violence, as well as hyperinflation that destroyed the economy. The Nazis used this instability to grow their party and message of German restoration.
3) Hitler was appointed Chancellor in 1933 and quickly consolidated power, suspending civil liberties and banning other parties. The Nazis established racial laws targeting Jews, and the first concentration camps held political opponents. By 1939 the Nazis controlled all aspects of German life and had begun re
This document summarizes key sections from Chapter 1 of Magruder's American Government textbook. It discusses:
1) The definition of government and the four characteristics of the state (population, territory, sovereignty, government).
2) Different ways of classifying governments based on who can participate, the distribution of power, and the relationship between legislative and executive branches.
3) The foundations of democracy and the connections between democracy and free enterprise systems.
The document summarizes the key events in the origins of American government from the colonial period through the ratification of the U.S. Constitution. It discusses how the colonists brought concepts of limited and representative government from England. It then covers the growing tensions with Britain, the American Revolution, the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, and the drafting and ratification of the Constitution, including compromises reached at the Constitutional Convention.
This document is a chapter from an American government textbook. It discusses the key concepts of government, including definitions of government and the state. It also outlines different forms of government classified by who can participate, the distribution of power, and the relationship between legislative and executive branches. Additionally, it covers the basic foundations of democracy and the connections between democracy and free enterprise systems. The chapter is divided into three main sections on these topics.
After the US Constitution was created, it needed to be ratified by the states. Two groups emerged with differing views: Federalists supported a stronger federal government and ratifying the Constitution as written, while Anti-Federalists wanted to keep more power with the states and were wary of a powerful central government or executive. The groups disagreed on views of the federal government, separation of powers between branches, leadership of the government, revisions to the Articles of Confederation, and whether to include a Bill of Rights.
The document provides an overview of Weimar society and culture between 1918-1933. It summarizes that while the aristocracy lost power, industrialists remained influential. The middle class struggled economically. Unions gained rights through agreements with industry. Berlin became a cultural hub with new opportunities for women, but many still opposed the Republic. Artistic movements like Expressionism, Dada and New Objectivity emerged, influenced by the war.
This document is a chapter from a textbook on American government. It covers the powers of Congress as laid out in the US Constitution. The chapter is divided into 5 sections. Section 1 discusses the different types of congressional powers - expressed, implied, and inherent - as well as debates over strict vs liberal interpretations of these powers. Section 2 focuses on Congress's powers related to taxation, spending, commerce, currency and bankruptcy. Section 3 covers other expressed powers like foreign relations, war powers, and regulation of territories. Section 4 examines the Necessary and Proper Clause and Supreme Court cases that have shaped the implied powers of Congress. Section 5 discusses non-legislative powers such as amending the Constitution, impeachment, executive powers like
The document discusses Allied resistance to Germany during World War 2. It describes how the Soviet Union bore the brunt of fighting against Germany, eventually defeating 80% of German forces on the Eastern Front through key battles like Moscow, Stalingrad, and Kursk. Soviet resistance was aided by German military errors, strong Soviet troops, harsh winters, and Lend-Lease aid from the Allies. It also discusses how Britain resisted Germany under Winston Churchill's leadership, defeating Germany in the pivotal Battle of Britain. Resistance movements in occupied territories provided important intelligence and sabotage support to undermine the Germans.
Weimar Germany and Nazi Germany Notes - Thomas VandersticheleTom Weston
1) In November 1918, Kaiser Wilhelm II abdicated and Germany became a republic under the Weimar Constitution. However, Germany suffered greatly under the Treaty of Versailles, losing land and facing war reparations and disarmament.
2) In the early 1920s, Germany experienced extreme political unrest and violence, as well as hyperinflation that destroyed the economy. The Nazis used this instability to grow their party and message of German restoration.
3) Hitler was appointed Chancellor in 1933 and quickly consolidated power, suspending civil liberties and banning other parties. The Nazis established racial laws targeting Jews, and the first concentration camps held political opponents. By 1939 the Nazis controlled all aspects of German life and had begun re
This document is a chapter from the textbook Magruder's American Government titled "Voters and Voter Behavior". It is divided into 4 sections that discuss the history and expansion of voting rights in the United States, current voter qualifications, the impact of civil rights legislation and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and factors that influence voter behavior such as reasons for not voting, sociological influences, and psychological influences like party identification.
The document summarizes key points about interest groups from a civics textbook chapter. It discusses the nature of interest groups, their role in influencing policy, and comparisons with political parties. It also outlines major types of interest groups based on economic interests or causes, and how groups work to influence public opinion, elections, and policymaking through lobbying.
The Necessary and Proper Clause gave Congress implied powers not specifically enumerated in the Constitution. Federalists supported this "elastic clause" because they favored a loose interpretation allowing the government to adapt, while Antifederalists opposed it fearing expanded abusive government power. Federalists believed a strong central government was necessary, but Antifederalists feared it would undermine state autonomy. Federalists thought checks and balances would protect citizens' rights, but Antifederalists argued only a bill of rights could guarantee these protections.
Here are the answers:
A - 1, 4, 7, 8, 9
C - 2, 3, 5, 6, 10
The document describes the transition from the Articles of Confederation to the United States Constitution. The Articles of Confederation established the first system of government but had significant weaknesses that led to calls for a new governing framework. This resulted in the Constitutional Convention and the creation of the U.S. Constitution.
The document provides an overview of the United States Constitution, including when and how it was written. It discusses that the Constitution was drafted in 1787 in Philadelphia by 55 delegates led by George Washington and James Madison, and was influenced by other historic documents and state constitutions. It established a system of checks and balances between the three branches of government to solve problems under the previous Articles of Confederation system.
The document defines nationalism, fascism, and Nazism. It discusses the rise of extreme nationalism in Europe prior to World War 1, specifically focusing on the rise of the Nazi party in Germany and the fascist party in Italy led by Mussolini. It explains how Hitler and Mussolini rose to power in their countries in part by appealing to nationalist sentiments and establishing totalitarian regimes based on extreme nationalism, cultural superiority, and opposition to communism.
Chapters 3 & 4 Constitution and Federalismgrieffel
The document discusses the key principles of the US Constitution including popular sovereignty, limited government, separation of powers, checks and balances, and judicial review. It also covers federalism and the division of powers between the national and state governments. The Constitution has 7 articles that establish the legislative, executive, and judicial branches and set forth their powers and responsibilities. There are also 27 amendments, with the first 10 known as the Bill of Rights guaranteeing basic freedoms. The Constitution can be formally amended through two methods of proposal and two methods of ratification. It can also be informally amended over time through legislation, executive actions, Supreme Court decisions, political parties, and customs.
This document provides an overview of fascism and Nazism in Italy and Germany between World Wars I and II. It summarizes the rise of dictatorships in Europe during this period and specifically discusses Mussolini's fascist rule in Italy and the Nazis rise to power under Hitler in Germany. Key events covered include Italy's invasion of Ethiopia under Mussolini, Hitler's appointment as Chancellor of Germany in 1933, and the Nazis consolidation of control over Germany establishing a totalitarian state. The document also outlines Nazi ideology and antisemitic policies that led to the Holocaust.
The document provides an overview of the history and development of the U.S. Constitution. It discusses the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation that led to calls for a stronger national government. At the 1787 Philadelphia Convention, delegates debated plans for a new framework of government, grappling with issues of representation and slavery. This resulted in the separation of powers among three branches and a system of checks and balances. After ratification, the Bill of Rights was added to further protect individual liberties.
The document discusses the federal bureaucracy in the United States. It defines bureaucracy as an administrative system run by nonelected officials divided into departments. The federal bureaucracy has over 4 million employees across 200+ agencies and 15 cabinet departments. It is responsible for implementing laws, administering programs, and regulating various industries. The bureaucracy is organized hierarchically and overseen by the president, Congress, and courts to ensure it operates within legal and constitutional bounds.
The document summarizes Reconstruction and changes in the United States after the Civil War. The North had economic problems with unemployed soldiers returning home while the South was financially and physically destroyed by the war. Over 4 million freed slaves had little opportunity for work or support. Congress took steps toward Reconstruction, including Lincoln's 10% plan and establishing the Freedmen's Bureau to help former slaves. However, the South passed "Black Codes" limiting black rights. Radical Republicans gained control and passed the 14th Amendment guaranteeing rights to all citizens. Vigilante groups like the KKK terrorized blacks and Reconstruction efforts faced challenges that led to a cycle of poverty and segregation in the South.
The document outlines the six basic principles of the US Constitution: popular sovereignty, limited government, separation of powers, checks and balances, judicial review, and federalism. It also discusses the two methods of amending the Constitution - formal amendments that change the written text, which require approval from Congress and state legislatures or conventions, and informal amendments through legislation, executive action, court decisions, political parties, and customs that change how the government operates without altering the text.
The document summarizes the key events that led to the American Revolution from 1763-1774. It describes the growing tensions between the American colonies and British rule as a result of new taxes like the Stamp Act and laws like the Intolerable Acts that violated colonial rights. This led the colonists to increasingly protest British policies, culminating in the battles of Lexington and Concord in 1775 that marked the beginning of the Revolutionary War.
Federalism is a system of government where power is divided between a central national government and several regional or state governments, each with their own set of powers. The US Constitution divides powers between the national and state governments in a dual system. Powers are either delegated to the national government, reserved for the states, or shared concurrently between both levels of government. The 10th Amendment reserves powers not given to the national government or denied to the states to the states or the people.
Lesson 1 of 4: The Rise of Hitler - Circumstances in Germany
In this lesson, we studied how the circumstances in Germany contributed to Hitler's rise to power. First, we made connections between what we studied in Chapter 1 (Treaty of Versailles and the League of Nations) and the start of Chapter 3. Then, we looked at the three major issues in Germany: the weakness of the Weimar Government, the problem of hyperinflation, and the severe impact of the Great Depression.
The document provides an overview of Chapter 15 from Magruder's American Government textbook, which discusses the bureaucracy of the US government. It covers the major sections of the federal bureaucracy including the executive departments, independent agencies, Executive Office of the President, and civil service. It also defines what a bureaucracy is and explains the differences between staff and line agencies as well as independent executive agencies and regulatory commissions.
This document provides information about the Democratic and Whig political parties in the 19th century United States. It summarizes the key differences between the two parties, with Democrats generally supporting states' rights, agrarianism and slavery while Whigs supported modernization, industry and gradual territorial expansion. The document also includes short biographies of important political figures from each party, such as Henry Clay, Daniel Webster and James K. Polk who were Whigs, and Andrew Jackson who was a prominent Democrat.
Brief overview of the systems of different systems of government showing a spectrum from a system (or lack thereof) where no one rules, to ones where everyone rules.
The document summarizes key points from Chapter 2 of a civics textbook. It discusses the basic concepts of government that English colonists brought to America, including the need for order, limited government, and representative rule. It also describes the influence of important English documents like the Magna Carta. The colonies were organized into three types: royal, proprietary, and charter colonies. The chapter then examines the political beginnings of the United States, including the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, calls for a stronger national government, and the compromises reached at the Constitutional Convention to create the new governing framework.
The document summarizes the key events in early American political history and the development of the US government. It discusses how the colonists brought concepts of limited and representative government from England. It then covers the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, leading to the Constitutional Convention and debates between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists. The Constitution was eventually ratified after compromises were reached, and the new government under George Washington was inaugurated in New York in 1789.
This document is a chapter from the textbook Magruder's American Government titled "Voters and Voter Behavior". It is divided into 4 sections that discuss the history and expansion of voting rights in the United States, current voter qualifications, the impact of civil rights legislation and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and factors that influence voter behavior such as reasons for not voting, sociological influences, and psychological influences like party identification.
The document summarizes key points about interest groups from a civics textbook chapter. It discusses the nature of interest groups, their role in influencing policy, and comparisons with political parties. It also outlines major types of interest groups based on economic interests or causes, and how groups work to influence public opinion, elections, and policymaking through lobbying.
The Necessary and Proper Clause gave Congress implied powers not specifically enumerated in the Constitution. Federalists supported this "elastic clause" because they favored a loose interpretation allowing the government to adapt, while Antifederalists opposed it fearing expanded abusive government power. Federalists believed a strong central government was necessary, but Antifederalists feared it would undermine state autonomy. Federalists thought checks and balances would protect citizens' rights, but Antifederalists argued only a bill of rights could guarantee these protections.
Here are the answers:
A - 1, 4, 7, 8, 9
C - 2, 3, 5, 6, 10
The document describes the transition from the Articles of Confederation to the United States Constitution. The Articles of Confederation established the first system of government but had significant weaknesses that led to calls for a new governing framework. This resulted in the Constitutional Convention and the creation of the U.S. Constitution.
The document provides an overview of the United States Constitution, including when and how it was written. It discusses that the Constitution was drafted in 1787 in Philadelphia by 55 delegates led by George Washington and James Madison, and was influenced by other historic documents and state constitutions. It established a system of checks and balances between the three branches of government to solve problems under the previous Articles of Confederation system.
The document defines nationalism, fascism, and Nazism. It discusses the rise of extreme nationalism in Europe prior to World War 1, specifically focusing on the rise of the Nazi party in Germany and the fascist party in Italy led by Mussolini. It explains how Hitler and Mussolini rose to power in their countries in part by appealing to nationalist sentiments and establishing totalitarian regimes based on extreme nationalism, cultural superiority, and opposition to communism.
Chapters 3 & 4 Constitution and Federalismgrieffel
The document discusses the key principles of the US Constitution including popular sovereignty, limited government, separation of powers, checks and balances, and judicial review. It also covers federalism and the division of powers between the national and state governments. The Constitution has 7 articles that establish the legislative, executive, and judicial branches and set forth their powers and responsibilities. There are also 27 amendments, with the first 10 known as the Bill of Rights guaranteeing basic freedoms. The Constitution can be formally amended through two methods of proposal and two methods of ratification. It can also be informally amended over time through legislation, executive actions, Supreme Court decisions, political parties, and customs.
This document provides an overview of fascism and Nazism in Italy and Germany between World Wars I and II. It summarizes the rise of dictatorships in Europe during this period and specifically discusses Mussolini's fascist rule in Italy and the Nazis rise to power under Hitler in Germany. Key events covered include Italy's invasion of Ethiopia under Mussolini, Hitler's appointment as Chancellor of Germany in 1933, and the Nazis consolidation of control over Germany establishing a totalitarian state. The document also outlines Nazi ideology and antisemitic policies that led to the Holocaust.
The document provides an overview of the history and development of the U.S. Constitution. It discusses the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation that led to calls for a stronger national government. At the 1787 Philadelphia Convention, delegates debated plans for a new framework of government, grappling with issues of representation and slavery. This resulted in the separation of powers among three branches and a system of checks and balances. After ratification, the Bill of Rights was added to further protect individual liberties.
The document discusses the federal bureaucracy in the United States. It defines bureaucracy as an administrative system run by nonelected officials divided into departments. The federal bureaucracy has over 4 million employees across 200+ agencies and 15 cabinet departments. It is responsible for implementing laws, administering programs, and regulating various industries. The bureaucracy is organized hierarchically and overseen by the president, Congress, and courts to ensure it operates within legal and constitutional bounds.
The document summarizes Reconstruction and changes in the United States after the Civil War. The North had economic problems with unemployed soldiers returning home while the South was financially and physically destroyed by the war. Over 4 million freed slaves had little opportunity for work or support. Congress took steps toward Reconstruction, including Lincoln's 10% plan and establishing the Freedmen's Bureau to help former slaves. However, the South passed "Black Codes" limiting black rights. Radical Republicans gained control and passed the 14th Amendment guaranteeing rights to all citizens. Vigilante groups like the KKK terrorized blacks and Reconstruction efforts faced challenges that led to a cycle of poverty and segregation in the South.
The document outlines the six basic principles of the US Constitution: popular sovereignty, limited government, separation of powers, checks and balances, judicial review, and federalism. It also discusses the two methods of amending the Constitution - formal amendments that change the written text, which require approval from Congress and state legislatures or conventions, and informal amendments through legislation, executive action, court decisions, political parties, and customs that change how the government operates without altering the text.
The document summarizes the key events that led to the American Revolution from 1763-1774. It describes the growing tensions between the American colonies and British rule as a result of new taxes like the Stamp Act and laws like the Intolerable Acts that violated colonial rights. This led the colonists to increasingly protest British policies, culminating in the battles of Lexington and Concord in 1775 that marked the beginning of the Revolutionary War.
Federalism is a system of government where power is divided between a central national government and several regional or state governments, each with their own set of powers. The US Constitution divides powers between the national and state governments in a dual system. Powers are either delegated to the national government, reserved for the states, or shared concurrently between both levels of government. The 10th Amendment reserves powers not given to the national government or denied to the states to the states or the people.
Lesson 1 of 4: The Rise of Hitler - Circumstances in Germany
In this lesson, we studied how the circumstances in Germany contributed to Hitler's rise to power. First, we made connections between what we studied in Chapter 1 (Treaty of Versailles and the League of Nations) and the start of Chapter 3. Then, we looked at the three major issues in Germany: the weakness of the Weimar Government, the problem of hyperinflation, and the severe impact of the Great Depression.
The document provides an overview of Chapter 15 from Magruder's American Government textbook, which discusses the bureaucracy of the US government. It covers the major sections of the federal bureaucracy including the executive departments, independent agencies, Executive Office of the President, and civil service. It also defines what a bureaucracy is and explains the differences between staff and line agencies as well as independent executive agencies and regulatory commissions.
This document provides information about the Democratic and Whig political parties in the 19th century United States. It summarizes the key differences between the two parties, with Democrats generally supporting states' rights, agrarianism and slavery while Whigs supported modernization, industry and gradual territorial expansion. The document also includes short biographies of important political figures from each party, such as Henry Clay, Daniel Webster and James K. Polk who were Whigs, and Andrew Jackson who was a prominent Democrat.
Brief overview of the systems of different systems of government showing a spectrum from a system (or lack thereof) where no one rules, to ones where everyone rules.
The document summarizes key points from Chapter 2 of a civics textbook. It discusses the basic concepts of government that English colonists brought to America, including the need for order, limited government, and representative rule. It also describes the influence of important English documents like the Magna Carta. The colonies were organized into three types: royal, proprietary, and charter colonies. The chapter then examines the political beginnings of the United States, including the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, calls for a stronger national government, and the compromises reached at the Constitutional Convention to create the new governing framework.
The document summarizes the key events in early American political history and the development of the US government. It discusses how the colonists brought concepts of limited and representative government from England. It then covers the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, leading to the Constitutional Convention and debates between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists. The Constitution was eventually ratified after compromises were reached, and the new government under George Washington was inaugurated in New York in 1789.
This document provides an overview of the origins of American government, including the political beginnings of the colonies, the move toward independence, the critical period under the Articles of Confederation, and the creation and ratification of the US Constitution. It discusses the different types of colonies, influential English documents like the Magna Carta, and the first attempts at colonial unity such as the New England Confederation and the Albany Plan of Union. Key events that pushed independence, like the Stamp Act and the Declaration of Independence, are also summarized.
The document discusses the origins of the American system of government from English influences during the colonial period. It describes how the colonists brought ideas of limited government and representative democracy from England, tracing back to documents like the Magna Carta. These English concepts like habeas corpus, separation of powers, and protection of individual rights deeply impacted how colonial governments developed and informed the later creation of the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights. The philosopher John Locke's theories of natural rights and limited government also strongly influenced American political thought during this era.
Here are some examples of interstate cooperation today:
- States work together on issues like environmental protection, with organizations like the Environmental Protection Agency coordinating efforts between states.
- States cooperate on transportation infrastructure like highways that connect multiple states. This requires coordination on projects that cross state lines.
- States participate in regional organizations focused on issues like economic development, education, emergency response and more. Examples include groups of Northeastern, Midwestern, Southern and Western states.
- States collaborate through interstate compacts, formal agreements between two or more states that are ratified by state legislatures. These address issues like sharing water resources, disposal of low-level radioactive waste and enforcement of laws across state lines.
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This document provides an overview of the origins of American government from the colonial period through the drafting of the U.S. Constitution. It discusses the political beginnings under British rule and influential English documents like the Magna Carta. Key events that led to independence include taxation without representation, organized colonial resistance like the Boston Tea Party, and the First and Second Continental Congresses. The weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation like the lack of federal power are also outlined. The document concludes with the drafting and signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787 to address the issues with the Articles of Confederation.
The document discusses the origins of representative democracy and limited government in England and how these concepts influenced the governments established in the American colonies. Key events and documents that established these principles in England include the Magna Carta, English Bill of Rights, and Glorious Revolution. The colonies developed their own representative assemblies and written constitutions that divided power between branches of government. After the American Revolution, the Articles of Confederation formed the first national government, but it had several weaknesses that led to calls for a stronger federal system.
The document discusses the formation of the new United States government under the Articles of Confederation. It describes how the Articles of Confederation established the first national government, with Congress having limited powers and no executive or judicial branches. However, the national government faced several weaknesses as states retained most powers. This led to problems around taxation, currency, trade between states, and control over western territories. Events like Shays' Rebellion demonstrated the need for reforms to the national government structure.
The document summarizes key events in the creation of the American republic between 1776-1790, including the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, debates at the Constitutional Convention, compromises that were reached, ratification of the Constitution, and addition of the Bill of Rights. It discusses the Federalist/Anti-Federalist debates around issues like the powers of the national government and protecting individual rights.
The document discusses the origins of American government and the key political concepts and documents that influenced the colonial governments, such as the principle of ordered, limited, and representative government established in documents like the Magna Carta, Petition of Right, and English Bill of Rights. It then summarizes the critical events and compromises that led to the American Revolution and writing of the US Constitution, including the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, various state constitutions establishing principles of government, and the compromises reached at the Constitutional Convention such as the Connecticut Compromise on representation and the Three-Fifths Compromise.
The document summarizes sections from Chapter 19 of Magruder's American Government textbook about civil liberties protections in the United States Constitution. It discusses the rights to freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition as protected by the First Amendment, and how the Supreme Court has interpreted and placed limits on these rights over time. It also examines how principles of limited government and federalism have impacted civil liberties.
The document provides an overview of the political ideas and systems that influenced the American colonists as they moved toward independence from Britain. It discusses the limited monarchy established by the Magna Carta in 1215 in England, as well as the English Bill of Rights of 1689, which further curtailed the power of the monarch. Enlightenment thinkers like Locke promoted ideas of natural rights and social contracts. In the colonies, representative assemblies and written constitutions with separation of powers emerged. Grievances over new taxes imposed by Britain after the French and Indian War, along with acts like the Intolerable Acts, led the colonists to call continental congresses and ultimately declare independence, citing the philosophies of the natural
The document defines several key terms from early American history and outlines several problems with the Articles of Confederation, including that Congress could not tax, the nation lacked a unified court system, and there was no national currency. It then discusses several compromises and plans debated at the Constitutional Convention, including the Virginia Plan, New Jersey Plan, Three-Fifths Compromise, and the eventual Great Compromise, which created a bicameral Congress.
The document summarizes the origins of American government, from the first English settlers who brought ideas of representative democracy and limited monarchy, to the adoption of the U.S. Constitution. The early colonists organized self-governing towns based on English common law. Over time, tensions grew between the colonies and British government over taxation and representation, culminating in the American Revolution. The Articles of Confederation that followed had numerous weaknesses that led to conflicts between states. Recognition of these issues led delegates to convene and draft a new Constitution establishing a stronger central government with separated powers.
The document provides an overview of Chapter 4 of Magruder's American Government, which covers the topic of federalism. It includes 3 sections: Section 1 discusses federalism and the division of power between the national and state governments. Section 2 covers the relationship between the national government and the 50 states, including state admission and areas of cooperation. Section 3 examines interstate relations through interstate compacts, full faith and credit, extradition, and privileges and immunities.
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This chapter discusses the Constitution and the system of federalism it established in the United States. It describes how power is shared between the national and state governments, with some powers reserved for each. Over time, the division of power has evolved, moving from a stricter "dual federalism" to a more cooperative model where governments work together. The chapter outlines the key articles and powers laid out in the Constitution, as well as how federalism aims to balance national unity with local control and innovation across states.
1. The document discusses key events and ideas that influenced colonial life and led to the American Revolution, including the mercantilism system, Navigation Acts, English Bill of Rights, and John Locke's Social Contract Theory.
2. The Navigation Acts required colonists to only trade with England and on English ships in order to generate wealth for the mother country. However, the laws were often ignored and violated by colonists and led to smuggling.
3. John Locke's Social Contract Theory posited that people form governments to protect natural rights like life, liberty, and property, and have a right to overthrow governments that fail to do so. His ideas, along with the English Bill of Rights,
POL 2301, United States Government 1 Course Learniajoy21
This document outlines the learning outcomes and activities for Unit II of the course POL 2301, United States Government 1. The unit focuses on the origins of American political thought and the distinctive attributes of the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights. Students will study the influences of Enlightenment philosophers on the American colonial movement and revolution. They will also examine how the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation were addressed in the new Constitution and Bill of Rights, including key features that help prevent tyranny and the purpose and process of amending the Constitution. Students will analyze federalism and its evolution in the U.S.
The document is a chapter presentation on the French Revolution and Napoleon from 1789-1815. It covers the causes of the French Revolution, key events like the storming of the Bastille, the Reign of Terror under Robespierre, Napoleon's rise to power and creation of an empire, and the Congress of Vienna after his defeat. The presentation contains images, maps, and interactive sections to illustrate the major political and military developments during this turbulent period.
The document summarizes key events and developments during the Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment era from 1550-1789:
1) Scientists like Copernicus, Galileo and Newton revolutionized scientific thinking by developing theories like heliocentrism and the laws of gravity based on empirical evidence and experimentation, challenging the dominant religious orthodoxies.
2) Enlightenment philosophers like Voltaire, Locke, and Rousseau popularized ideas of reason, individual rights, and religious tolerance which spread new secular thinking across Europe.
3) These ideas influenced the American Revolution, with colonists drawing on Enlightenment principles of natural rights and consent of the governed in the Declaration of Independence to declare
The document discusses the concepts of supply, including the law of supply which states that suppliers will offer more of a good at a higher price. It explains how supply schedules and curves are used to illustrate the relationship between price and quantity supplied. It also covers factors that influence supply, such as input costs, government policies, and expectations about future prices. Firms aim to maximize profits by producing at the quantity where marginal revenue equals marginal cost.
The document discusses key concepts related to demand, including:
- The law of demand states that consumers will buy less of a good when its price increases and more when its price decreases.
- A demand schedule shows the quantity demanded at different price points, while a demand curve graphs this relationship.
- Elasticity of demand measures how responsive consumers are to price changes - elastic demand means consumers significantly change quantity demanded in response to price changes, while inelastic means they are not very responsive.
- Factors like availability of substitutes, importance of the good, and whether it is a necessity or luxury can impact a good's elasticity of demand.
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The document is a chapter from a lecture on migrations and the spread of ideas from 2000 BC to 250 BC. It covers the migrations of Indo-European peoples like the Hittites and Aryans into Europe, India and Southwest Asia. It also discusses the emergence of Hinduism and Buddhism in India and the role of seafaring traders like the Minoans and Phoenicians in spreading civilization. Finally, it addresses the origins of Judaism among the Hebrews in ancient Palestine and their exile in Babylon.
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Monitoring and observability aren’t traditionally found in software curriculums and many of us cobble this knowledge together from whatever vendor or ecosystem we were first introduced to and whatever is a part of your current company’s observability stack.
While the dev and ops silo continues to crumble….many organizations still relegate monitoring & observability as the purview of ops, infra and SRE teams. This is a mistake - achieving a highly observable system requires collaboration up and down the stack.
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Speaker:
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C H A P T E R 2
Origins of American GovernmentOrigins of American Government
SECTION 1Our Political Beginnings
SECTION 2The Coming of Independence
SECTION 3The Critical Period
SECTION 4Creating the Constitution
SECTION 5Ratifying the Constitution
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S E C T I O N 1
Our Political BeginningsOur Political Beginnings
• What basic concepts of government were
held by American colonists?
• Which important English documents have
had the most influence on our government?
• How were the governments of the thirteen
colonies organized?
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The English colonists in America brought
with them three main concepts:
Basic Concepts of GovernmentBasic Concepts of Government
• The need for an ordered social system, or
government.
• The idea of limited government, that is,
that government should not be all-powerful.
• The concept of representative
government—a government that serves
the will of the people.
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Important English DocumentsImportant English Documents
The way our government works today can be
traced to important documents in history:
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The Thirteen ColoniesThe Thirteen Colonies
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There were three types of colonies in North
America: royal, proprietary, and charter.
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• The royal colonies were ruled directly by the
English monarchy.
• The King granted land to people in North
America, who then formed proprietary colonies.
• The charter colonies were mostly self-governed,
and their charters were granted to the colonists.
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Section 1 ReviewSection 1 Review
1. All of the following are basic concepts of government brought to
the colonies by English settlers EXCEPT
(a) the need for limited government.
(b) the need for a representative government.
(c) the need for an autocratic government.
(d) the need for an ordered social system.
2. Which of the following was not one of the rights granted in the
Magna Carta?
(a) The right to private property.
(b) The right to a trial by jury.
(c) The right to freedom of religion.
(d) The right to undergo due process of the law.
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S E C T I O N 2
The Coming of IndependenceThe Coming of Independence
• What were Britain’s colonial policies and
how did the colonists react to them?
• What were the outcomes of the First and
Second Continental Congresses?
• How did American independence come
about, and what were its effects?
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British Colonial PoliciesBritish Colonial Policies
• Until the mid-1700s, the colonies were
allowed a great deal of freedom in their
governments by the English monarchy.
• In 1760, King George III imposed new taxes
and laws on the colonists.
• The colonists started a confederation,
proposed an annual congress, and began to
rebel.
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Growing Colonial UnityGrowing Colonial Unity
Early Attempts
• In 1643, several New England
settlements formed the New
England Confederation.
• A confederation is a joining of
several groups for a common
purpose.
The Albany Plan
• In 1754, Benjamin Franklin
proposed the Albany Plan of
Union, in which an annual
congress of delegates
(representatives) from each of
the 13 colonies would be
formed.
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The Stamp Act Congress
• In 1765, a group of colonies sent delegates to the Stamp Act Congress in New York.
• These delegates prepared the Declaration of Rights and Grievances against British policies and sent it to the king.
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The Continental CongressesThe Continental Congresses
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First Continental
Congress
• The colonists sent a
Declaration of Rights to
King George III.
• The delegates urged
each of the colonies to
refuse all trade with
England until British tax
and trade regulations
were repealed, or
recalled.
Second Continental
Congress
• In 1775, each of the 13
colonies sent
representatives to this
gathering in Philadelphia.
• The Second Continental
Congress served as the
first government of the
United States from 1776
to 1781.
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American IndependenceAmerican Independence
•On July 4, 1776, the Second
Continental Congress adopted the
Declaration of Independence.
•Between 1776 and 1777, most of
the States adopted constitutions
instead of charters.
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Common Features of State ConstitutionsCommon Features of State Constitutions
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Common Features of State Constitutions
Civil Rights and
Liberties
Popular Sovereignty
Limited Government
Separation of Powers
and Checks and
Balances
The principle of popular sovereignty was
the basis for every new State constitution.
That principle says that government can
exist and function only with the consent of
the governed. The people hold power and
the people are sovereign.
The concept of limited government was a
major feature of each State constitution.
The powers delegated to government were
granted reluctantly and hedged with many
restrictions.
In every State it was made clear that the
sovereign people held certain rights that the
government must respect at all times.
Seven of the new constitutions contained a
bill of rights, setting out the “unalienable
rights” held by the people.
The powers granted to the new State
governments were purposely divided among
three branches: executive, legislative, and
judicial. Each branch was given powers with
which to check (restrain the actions of) the
other branches of the government.
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Section 2 ReviewSection 2 Review
1. The Declaration of Independence was signed in
(a) 1765.
(b) 1776.
(c) 1781.
(d) 1787.
2. The Stamp Act of 1765 was a law enacted by the British that
(a) increased the colonists’ taxes.
(b) was repealed by the Magna Carta.
(c) the colonists ratified one year later.
(d) raised the price of postage stamps by two cents.
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S E C T I O N 3
The Critical PeriodThe Critical Period
• What were the Articles of Confederation?
• Why were the 1780s a critical period in United
States history?
• What did America do to create a stronger
government in the 1780s?
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The Articles of ConfederationThe Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation established “a firm
league of friendship” among the States.
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Powers
Congress was given the
power to declare war, deal
with national finance issues,
and settle disputes among
the States.
Obligations
The States promised to obey
Congress, and to respect the
laws of the other States.
Most other powers were
retained by each State.
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Weaknesses of the Articles of ConfederationWeaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
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A Call for a Stronger GovernmentA Call for a Stronger Government
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• Representatives from Maryland and Virginia
met at Mount Vernon, Virginia, in 1785 to
discuss trade issues.
• The meeting was so successful that the
Virginia General Assembly requested a
meeting of all thirteen States, which
eventually became the Constitutional
Convention in Philadelphia.
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Section 3 ReviewSection 3 Review
1. The government set up by the Articles of Confederation had
(a) the power to make treaties and build a navy.
(b) a bicameral congress.
(c) separation of powers.
(d) a President to carry out its laws.
2. Which of the following was a weakness of the Articles of
Confederation?
(a) Congress could not make treaties.
(b) Congress could not borrow money.
(c) The States did not agree to obey the Articles.
(d) Congress could not lay or collect taxes or duties.
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S E C T I O N 4
Creating the ConstitutionCreating the Constitution
• Who were the Framers of the Constitution?
• What were the differences between the Virginia
Plan and the New Jersey Plan?
• What were some of the compromises on which
the Constitutional Convention agreed?
• What sources did the delegates draw on and
how did they react when they completed the
Constitution?
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Framers of the ConstitutionFramers of the Constitution
Leaders of the Philadelphia Convention
• James Madison was the co-author of the Articles of Confederation.
• Gouverneur Morris was a lawyer who helped develop the U.S. system of
money.
• Alexander Hamilton was a lawyer who favored a strong central
government.
• George Washington was the successful leader of the Continental Army.
Some famous leaders who were NOT at the Philadelphia
Convention
• Patrick Henry said he “smelt a rat” and refused to attend.
• Samuel Adams and John Hancock were not selected as delegates by
their states.
• Thomas Jefferson and Thomas Paine were in Paris.
• John Adams was on diplomatic missions to England and Holland.
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Different Constitutional PlansDifferent Constitutional Plans
The Virginia Plan
• Three branches of
government
• Bicameral legislature
• “National Executive”
and “National
Judiciary”
The New Jersey
Plan
• Unicameral Congress
• Equal representation
for States of different
sizes
• More than one federal
executive
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Constitutional CompromisesConstitutional Compromises
• The Connecticut Compromise
Delegates agreed on a bicameral Congress, one segment
with equal representation for States, and the other with
representation proportionate to the States’ populations.
• The Three-Fifths Compromise
The Framers decided to count a slave as three-fifths of a
person when determining the population of a State.
• The Commerce and Slave Trade Compromise
Congress was forbidden from taxing exported goods, and
was not allowed to act on the slave trade for 20 years.
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Influences on and Reactions toInfluences on and Reactions to
the New Constitutionthe New Constitution
Influences
• The Framers were familiar
with the political writings of
their time, such as works by
Jean Jacques Rousseau and
John Locke.
• They also were seasoned,
variously, by the Second
Continental Congress, the
Articles of Confederation and
experiences with their own
State governments.
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Reactions
• When the Constitution was complete, the
Framers’ opinions of their work varied.
Some were disappointed, like George
Mason of Virginia, who opposed the
Constitution until his death in 1792.
• Most agreed with Ben Franklin’s thoughts
when he said,
“From such an assembly [of fallible men]
can a perfect production be expected?
It…astonishes me, Sir, to find this system
approaching so near to perfection as it
does…”
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Section 4 ReviewSection 4 Review
1. The first national government for the United States was
(a) the First Continental Congress.
(b) the Second Continental Congress.
(c) the Articles of Confederation.
(d) the Constitution of the United States.
2. The Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia involved delegates
from each of the following states except
(a) Maryland.
(b) Rhode Island.
(c) New York.
(d) Virginia.
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S E C T I O N 5
Ratifying the ConstitutionRatifying the Constitution
• Who were the Federalists and the Anti-
Federalists?
• How long did the ratification of the
Constitution take?
• What happened after its ratification?
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The Federalists and Anti-FederalistsThe Federalists and Anti-Federalists
The Constitution was very controversial at
first, with some groups supporting it, and
others attacking it.
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• Federalists thought
that the Articles of
Confederation were
weak, and argued for
the ratification of the
Constitution.
• Anti-Federalists objected to
the Constitution for many
reasons, including the strong
central government and the
lack of a bill of rights.
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The Constitution is RatifiedThe Constitution is Ratified
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• Nine States ratified the
Constitution by June 21,
1788, but the new
government needed the
ratification of the large States
of New York and Virginia.
• Great debates were held in
both States, with Virginia
ratifying the Constitution June
25, 1788.
• New York’s ratification was
hard fought. Supporters of
the Constitution published a
series of essays known as
The Federalist.
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•The new Congress met for the first time
on March 4, 1789.
•Congress finally attained a quorum
(majority) on April 6 and counted the
electoral votes. Congress found that
George Washington had been
unanimously elected President. He
was inaugurated on April 30.
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Section 5 ReviewSection 5 Review
1. The debate over the ratification of the Constitution was won by the
(a) Anti-Federalists.
(b) Whigs.
(c) Federalists.
(d) Tories.
2. The temporary capital of the United States where Congress met in
1789 was
(a) Washington, D.C.
(b) Philadelphia.
(c) New York.
(d) Mount Vernon.
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