This lesson teaches students about the Federalist Papers by having them first discuss current issues and how citizens stay informed. Students then read about the Federalist Papers and the debate around ratifying the Constitution. They break into groups representing Federalists and Anti-Federalists to role play a debate on issues from adopting the Constitution. The lesson aims to explain the arguments in the Federalist Papers for a stronger national government that preserves individual freedoms and rights.
Federalist Papers PowerPoint with a brief overview showing the purposes and intent of the Federalist Papers as they were written by various Founding Fathers (Hamilton, Madison, Jefferson) as they tried to show the logic and reasoning behind the proposed structure of the future U.S. Constitution, as they hammered out details prior to final ratification at the Constitutional Convention.
Federalist Papers PowerPoint with a brief overview showing the purposes and intent of the Federalist Papers as they were written by various Founding Fathers (Hamilton, Madison, Jefferson) as they tried to show the logic and reasoning behind the proposed structure of the future U.S. Constitution, as they hammered out details prior to final ratification at the Constitutional Convention.
The U.S. Constitution: Framing, Principles, & RatificationTom Richey
This PowerPoint presentation provides an introduction to the U.S. Constitution, focusing on the Philadelphia Convention, the Constitution's core principles (federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances, etc.), and the ratification debates between the Federalists and the Antifederalists.
For more PowerPoint presentations and instructional materials, visit www.tomrichey.net!
This presentation covers the section titled: Considerations that Influenced the Formulation and Adoption of the Constitution. You will be expected to contribute in an interactive format wherever a definition or question is posed. Definitions are marked by a page number next to it.
The U.S. Constitution: Framing, Principles, & RatificationTom Richey
This PowerPoint presentation provides an introduction to the U.S. Constitution, focusing on the Philadelphia Convention, the Constitution's core principles (federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances, etc.), and the ratification debates between the Federalists and the Antifederalists.
For more PowerPoint presentations and instructional materials, visit www.tomrichey.net!
This presentation covers the section titled: Considerations that Influenced the Formulation and Adoption of the Constitution. You will be expected to contribute in an interactive format wherever a definition or question is posed. Definitions are marked by a page number next to it.
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1. “Ultimately, the debate over ratification of the Constitution came down to competing economic interests.” In what ways do you find this contention persuasive? In what ways not? Illustrate your analysis with examples from the text
Constitution is a written document that sets forth the fundamental rules and certain regulations by which society is administrated. The United States of America is one of the states which have had a constitution which governs its individual’s ways of life. Throughout the development of history, the United States has lived under two Constitutions ever since the British-American colonies affirmed their independence from Great Britain in the year 1776 which are Articles of Confederation (1789-1789) and the Constitution of United States of America (1789 to present). Ratification of the constitution is a process of confirming the constitution which is normally done through voting which works to validate the proposed law of the land. The nine states are known to have been ratified by the end of June 21, 1788. Ratification is a process that is known to have begun immediately after the convention. The debate is a formal discussion which was done on the ratification of the constitution in a public meeting or legislative assembly, in which opposing arguments are put forward.
In the United States of America, there has been a huge debate for a long period of time which has it that the ratification of the constitution was due to the economic interest of some leaders (Russ Castronovo, 2001). The members of the United States of America, who were supporting the ratification of the constitution, were actually the Federalist as opposed to those who were against this common idea forming the Anti-Federalists. There are different ideas which work to support and others to oppose this idea that ratification of the Constitution is due to economic interests.
There are some of the arguments which support the debate that ratification of the Constitution is due to economic interests. Federalists were supporting the idea of ratification of the constitution for it had many benefits to the society and country as a whole. The supporters of ratification of the constitution had the idea that this process would result in energies being built which would make such countries act together and be stronger than before especially financially. Federalist, who was led by Alexander Hamilton, argued that there were many barriers which were making citizens not to be in a position to act together hence ratification would make them be similar due to the ability to be similar. “To generate support, Hamilton, Madison and Jay composed a series of eighty-five essay that appeared in newspapers under the penname Publius and were gathered as a book The Federalist, in 1788.” (Give Me Liberty, 263) Ratification was for economic interests for it made states start using a common currency which actually promoted trade among various states hence leading to growth ...
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Executive-Legislative Conflicts
The powers of the Executive and Legislative branches of government are outlined in the Constitution and there is some degree of overlap, which ultimately leads to conflict between the two branches. For instance, both the president and the Congress have war powers. According to the Constitution, the president is the “…c ommander in chief of the Army, and Navy of the United States, and of the Militia of several states…” (Article 2, Section 2). Therefore, the president has the power to wage war. On the other hand, Congress has the power to declare war and controls funding for wars. Several presidents, including Presidents Truman, Johnson, Clinton, and Bush, have waged war without authorization from Congress, and thus have broken the law. When these and other conflicts arise between the executive and legislative branches of government, it is up to the courts to decide how they should be resolved. To do so, judges reference the Constitution and interpret the meaning of specific provisions when coming to a decision.
To prepare for this Discussion:
Review the Constitution in Appendix E in the course text,
Administrative Law and Politics: Cases and Comments.
Consider the powers of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. Think about how the executive and legislative powers overlap.
Review the article, “The Use and Abuse of Power: The Supreme Court and the Separation of Powers.” Pay particular attention to the analyses of the
Immigration and Naturalization Service v Chadha
and
Morrison v Olson
cases. Think about the executive-legislative conflicts evident in each case and consider how the Supreme Court resolved the conflicts.
Review the article, “The Supreme Court and the Powers of the Executive: The Adjudication of Foreign Policy.” Focus on the role of the Supreme Court in resolving executive-legislative conflicts related to foreign policy.
Review the article, “Conflicts between the Commander in Chief and Congress: Concurrent Power over the Conduct of War.” Pay particular attention to how the Supreme Court intervened in executive-legislative conflicts regarding war powers.
Using the Walden Library and/or the Internet, research one case discussed in the readings this week, or another of your choosing that involved an executive-legislative conflict.
Consider arguments made by the executive and legislative members and/or groups.
Think about how the Court came to a decision, noting how the Court justified the decision, using Constitutional provisions.
With these thoughts in mind:
Post
by
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a brief description of the case you selected. Then explain the arguments made by the executive and legislative members and/or groups. Be specific. Finally explain how the Court came to a decision, using specific Constitutional provisions. Again, be specific.
Note:
Identify the case you selected in the first line of your post. You will be asked to respond to a colleague who selected a case that you did not.
Be sur.
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After the Constitution was written in Philadelphia, it was up to the states to ratify. Ratification of the Constitution kicked off a heated debate in the states over the merits of the new Constitution. Anti-Federalists were alarmed about the new Constitution while Federalists tried to convince others of it's merits. After reading this week's primary sources (see the assignment), please answer the following questions in three paragraphs (you may also use the reading questions to guide your writing).
1. Anti-Federalist perspective - explain the ideas about government expressed by Mason and Henry as well as their fears about the new Constitution
2. Federalist perspective - how did Madison attempt to persuade others that the new Constitution would be better for the United States?
3. Personal reflection - Do you agree or disagree with the statements made by the Anti-Federalists and Federalists? Which side do you think you would be on in this debate? Why?
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PS 1010, American Government 1
Course Learning Outcomes for Unit I
Upon completion of this unit, students should be able to:
1. Summarize the origins of American political thought.
1.1 Identify how the Enlightenment and philosophers such as John Locke influenced the Founding
Fathers.
1.2 Indicate the major goals of the Founding Fathers.
1.3 List the events preceding the creation of the Articles of Confederation and the weaknesses that
led to the Articles' demise.
Course/Unit
Learning Outcomes
Learning Activity
1.1
Unit I Lesson
Reading: “2. Foundations of American Government”
Unit I Assignment
1.2
Unit I Lesson
Unit I Assignment
1.3
Unit I Lesson
Reading: “2a. The Colonial Experience”
Reading: “2b. Independence and the Articles of Confederation”
Unit I Assignment
Reading Assignment
To access the following resources, click the links below.
Independence Hall Association. (n.d.). 2. Foundations of American government. Retrieved from
http://www.ushistory.org/gov/2.asp
Independence Hall Association. (n.d.). 2a. The colonial experience. Retrieved from
http://www.ushistory.org/gov/2a.asp
Independence Hall Association. (n.d.). 2b. Independence and the Articles of Confederation. Retrieved from
http://www.ushistory.org/gov/2b.asp
UNIT I STUDY GUIDE
Foundations of American Government
http://www.ushistory.org/gov/2.asp
http://www.ushistory.org/gov/2a.asp
http://www.ushistory.org/gov/2b.asp
PS 1010, American Government 2
UNIT x STUDY GUIDE
Title
Unit Lesson
Many of us have a general concept and
understanding of the leadership of the Founding
Fathers working to establish a government with more
democratic principles and ideals. While the term
Founding Fathers is used a great deal, one must note
that there was a general sense of agreement on the
need for a new government and country, but there
were differences in their political ideologies. Some
Founding Fathers were for a more powerful federal
government, while others were more focused on state
powers. The point to be made here is that the
Founding Fathers were not an ideologically unified
group of people. The Founding Fathers had a vision
of making America a melting pot, but the path of
setting up a different style of government had many
trials and tribulations. After many obstacles were
overcome, the United States was formed under the
political structure of a democratic republic, which is
mentioned in the Pledge of Allegiance. In this unit, the
thoughts and strategies behind the founding of the
United States and the ideas and principles utilized to
create the Constitution will be examined.
In the Beginning
What is politics? What part do citizens have in the political process? The United States has a political culture
that began during Colonial times and was refined during the Revolutionary War. When the colonists declared
their independence from Great Britain, the Founding Fathers declared.
PS 1010, American Government 1 Course Learning Out.docxShiraPrater50
PS 1010, American Government 1
Course Learning Outcomes for Unit I
Upon completion of this unit, students should be able to:
1. Summarize the origins of American political thought.
1.1 Identify how the Enlightenment and philosophers such as John Locke influenced the Founding
Fathers.
1.2 Indicate the major goals of the Founding Fathers.
1.3 List the events preceding the creation of the Articles of Confederation and the weaknesses that
led to the Articles' demise.
Course/Unit
Learning Outcomes
Learning Activity
1.1
Unit I Lesson
Reading: “2. Foundations of American Government”
Unit I Assignment
1.2
Unit I Lesson
Unit I Assignment
1.3
Unit I Lesson
Reading: “2a. The Colonial Experience”
Reading: “2b. Independence and the Articles of Confederation”
Unit I Assignment
Reading Assignment
To access the following resources, click the links below.
Independence Hall Association. (n.d.). 2. Foundations of American government. Retrieved from
http://www.ushistory.org/gov/2.asp
Independence Hall Association. (n.d.). 2a. The colonial experience. Retrieved from
http://www.ushistory.org/gov/2a.asp
Independence Hall Association. (n.d.). 2b. Independence and the Articles of Confederation. Retrieved from
http://www.ushistory.org/gov/2b.asp
UNIT I STUDY GUIDE
Foundations of American Government
http://www.ushistory.org/gov/2.asp
http://www.ushistory.org/gov/2a.asp
http://www.ushistory.org/gov/2b.asp
PS 1010, American Government 2
UNIT x STUDY GUIDE
Title
Unit Lesson
Many of us have a general concept and
understanding of the leadership of the Founding
Fathers working to establish a government with more
democratic principles and ideals. While the term
Founding Fathers is used a great deal, one must note
that there was a general sense of agreement on the
need for a new government and country, but there
were differences in their political ideologies. Some
Founding Fathers were for a more powerful federal
government, while others were more focused on state
powers. The point to be made here is that the
Founding Fathers were not an ideologically unified
group of people. The Founding Fathers had a vision
of making America a melting pot, but the path of
setting up a different style of government had many
trials and tribulations. After many obstacles were
overcome, the United States was formed under the
political structure of a democratic republic, which is
mentioned in the Pledge of Allegiance. In this unit, the
thoughts and strategies behind the founding of the
United States and the ideas and principles utilized to
create the Constitution will be examined.
In the Beginning
What is politics? What part do citizens have in the political process? The United States has a political culture
that began during Colonial times and was refined during the Revolutionary War. When the colonists declared
their independence from Great Britain, the Founding Fathers declared ...
PS 1010, American Government 1 Course Learning Outcom.docxAASTHA76
PS 1010, American Government 1
Course Learning Outcomes for Unit I
Upon completion of this unit, students should be able to:
1. Summarize the origins of American political thought.
1.1 Identify how the Enlightenment and philosophers such as John Locke influenced the Founding
Fathers.
1.2 Discuss the major goals of the Framers of the Constitution.
1.3 Describe the events preceding the creation of the Articles of Confederation and the
weaknesses that led to the Articles' demise.
Course/Unit
Learning Outcomes
Learning Activity
1.1
Unit I Lesson
Reading: “2. Foundations of American Government”
Unit I Assessment
1.2
Unit I Lesson
Unit I Assessment
1.3
Unit I Lesson
Reading: “2a. The Colonial Experience”
Reading: “2b. Independence and the Articles of Confederation”
Unit I Assessment
Reading Assignment
To access the following resources, click the links below.
Independence Hall Association. (n.d.). 2. Foundations of American government. Retrieved from
http://www.ushistory.org/gov/2.asp
Independence Hall Association. (n.d.). 2a. The colonial experience. Retrieved from
http://www.ushistory.org/gov/2a.asp
Independence Hall Association. (n.d.). 2b. Independence and the Articles of Confederation. Retrieved from
http://www.ushistory.org/gov/2b.asp
UNIT I STUDY GUIDE
Foundations of American Government
http://www.ushistory.org/gov/2.asp
http://www.ushistory.org/gov/2a.asp
http://www.ushistory.org/gov/2b.asp
PS 1010, American Government 2
UNIT x STUDY GUIDE
Title
Unit Lesson
We have all heard about the Founding Fathers and their vision of making America a melting pot, but the trials
and tribulations of establishing the government of the United States fly a bit further under the radar. This unit
will examine the thoughts and strategies behind
our nation’s founding and the ideas and principles
utilized to create our Constitution.
In the Beginning
What is politics? What part do we as citizens have
in the political process? The United States has a
political culture that was begun during colonial times
and refined during the Revolutionary War. When the
colonists declared their independence from Great
Britain, the Founding Fathers declared that
Americans were entitled to life, liberty, and the
pursuit of happiness. Along with this entitlement
also came a duty because nothing is ever free. It
should be our active goal as U.S. citizens to
understand how politics affects every part of our
lives from the moment we are conceived until we
depart this world. We should be informed of what
those who represent us are doing so that we can
guide their steps and keep them accountable.
Early American core values for governing were
centered on the ideas of liberty, individualism, equality, and self-government. Establishing these ideals was
not without issue. The First and Second Continental Congresses were fraught with turbulence and animosity,
as were the weeks.
From Americas Democratic Republic book Chapters 1 & 2 & 3 Be.docxericbrooks84875
From America's Democratic Republic book Chapters 1 & 2 & 3 :
Be able to define and briefly discuss the significance of the following terms as per lecture & assigned readings:
• Government
• Politics
• Social Contract Theory
• Declaration of Independence
• Tyranny
• Popular sovereignty
• Political equality
• Political liberty
• Inalienable (natural) rights
• Limited government
• Democratic Republic
• Direct Democracy
• Shay’s Rebellion
• Confederation
• Articles of Confederation
• Electoral College
• Supremacy Clause
• Elastic (“necessary & proper”) clause
• Bill of Rights
• Separation of Powers
• Bicameral Legislature
• Checks & Balance
• Judicial Review
• Full Faith & Credit Clause
• Extradition
• Privileges & Immunities Clause
• Federalism
• 10th Amendment
• Reserved powers
• Delegated powers
• Devolution
• Categorical grants
• Block grants
• Unfunded mandate
• McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)
• Great Society Programs (LBJ)
• The New Deal (FDR)
• Civil War
• Hurricane Katrina
• Medical Marijuana
Questions:
1. According to scholars (such as Locke), why is government necessary?
2. What conditions in the country convinced leading citizens that the Articles of
Confederation were not working and a new system of government was needed?
3. What were the “major flaws” in the Articles of Confederation that the delegates
sought to correct with a new constitution?
4. Identify the major challenges facing delegates attending the Constitutional
Convention. How did the delegates resolve these challenges?
5. Identify and briefly discuss the four (4) major compromises reached by delegates
at the Constitutional Convention. Why were such compromises necessary?
6. Why did the Founders create a Democratic Republic instead of a Direct
Democracy?
7. Respond to the claim that the American political system has become more
democratic. Be precise and illustrate with concrete examples.
8. What did the Founders do to guard against tyranny of the majority (the people)?
9. What did the Founders do to guard against tyranny by the elite (those in power)? 10. What did the Founders do to promote popular sovereignty?
11. What did the Founders do to create a document that would be sufficiently flexible
to serve the nation as a blueprint for government during the 21st century? Do you think they succeeded? In other words, do you believe that the U.S. Constitution is still viable?
12. To what goals or ends did the Founders commit the new government? How do you know?
13. The U.S. Constitution has been amended only 27 times. What have been the two (2) major themes of these amendments?
14. According to Charles Beard, the Constitution’s framers were mainly interested in protecting economic rights. Defend or challenge this position.
15. In what ways did the U.S Constitution give support to the institution of slavery? 16. What does the U.S. Cons.
1. Write a 1-2 page (single spaced, 11 pt font) narrative/discussion for the organism you identified in this project.(see below) This narrative describing your fictional future patient should focus on the medical relevance of each organism, such as virulence factors and the type of infections caused, treatments provided and patient outcome. you MUST use in-line citations for this portion.
Identified organism: Enterobacter aerogenes
2. Including a Cover Page, and provide a bibliography that you reference in your in-text citations. Citations MUST be in either APA or MLA format. You need a minimum of five references for the organism you choose to write about. Only ONE of them can be your book OR Wikipedia. Use peer-reviewed scientific articles for your other four articles (A publication that contains original articles that have been written by scientists and evaluated for technical and scientific quality and correctness by other experts in the same field).
The Discussion:
You are a healthcare worker, working in your chosen profession! Congratulations! You did it!!! BUT.......one of your patients has become infected with the type of organism that you have identified in this project (Enterobacter aerogenes). Describe the symptoms they exhibit. What tests did you (or the doctor) do to determine what organism it was? What medications or therapy did the patient receive? What was the outcome of their illness? Use the library reference databases (or library) to research your organism and use in-text citations to illustrate how you used your research in your narrative.
Savannah Carter
April 17, 2022
HLTH2302 Z03
Research Assignment
Topic: Substance Abuse
I picked substance abuse for my topic because this is an interesting topic. People are dying from this every day, and I would like to get an insight into what's transpiring. I would like to learn about different substances that may be used during this time and see how medicine plays a part in the abuse. I have a few family members who do this, and I want to learn what keeps them addicted also.
Articles:
https://drugabusestatistics.org/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7177685/
https://www.foxnews.com/category/health/mental-health/drug-and-substance-abuse
https://www.cdc.gov/stopoverdose/fentanyl/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28982092/
4/30/22, 12:40 AM Outline
https://www.austincc.edu/tmthomas/sample outline 1.htm 1/5
4/30/22, 12:40 AM Outline
https://www.austincc.edu/tmthomas/sample outline 1.htm 2/5
Writing an Outline
An outline is a “blueprint” or “plan” for your paper. It helps you to organize your thoughts an
arguments. A good outline can make conducting research and then writing the paper ver
efficient. Your outline page must include your:
Paper Title
Thesis statement
Major points/arguments indicated by Roman numerals (i.e., I, II, III, IV, V, etc.)
Support for your major points, indicated by capital Arabic num ...
1. Write a 1-2 page (single spaced, 11 pt font) narrative/discussion for the organism you identified in this project.(see below) This narrative describing your fictional future patient should focus on the medical relevance of each organism, such as virulence factors and the type of infections caused, treatments provided and patient outcome. you MUST use in-line citations for this portion.
Identified organism: Enterobacter aerogenes
2. Including a Cover Page, and provide a bibliography that you reference in your in-text citations. Citations MUST be in either APA or MLA format. You need a minimum of five references for the organism you choose to write about. Only ONE of them can be your book OR Wikipedia. Use peer-reviewed scientific articles for your other four articles (A publication that contains original articles that have been written by scientists and evaluated for technical and scientific quality and correctness by other experts in the same field).
The Discussion:
You are a healthcare worker, working in your chosen profession! Congratulations! You did it!!! BUT.......one of your patients has become infected with the type of organism that you have identified in this project (Enterobacter aerogenes). Describe the symptoms they exhibit. What tests did you (or the doctor) do to determine what organism it was? What medications or therapy did the patient receive? What was the outcome of their illness? Use the library reference databases (or library) to research your organism and use in-text citations to illustrate how you used your research in your narrative.
Savannah Carter
April 17, 2022
HLTH2302 Z03
Research Assignment
Topic: Substance Abuse
I picked substance abuse for my topic because this is an interesting topic. People are dying from this every day, and I would like to get an insight into what's transpiring. I would like to learn about different substances that may be used during this time and see how medicine plays a part in the abuse. I have a few family members who do this, and I want to learn what keeps them addicted also.
Articles:
https://drugabusestatistics.org/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7177685/
https://www.foxnews.com/category/health/mental-health/drug-and-substance-abuse
https://www.cdc.gov/stopoverdose/fentanyl/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28982092/
4/30/22, 12:40 AM Outline
https://www.austincc.edu/tmthomas/sample outline 1.htm 1/5
4/30/22, 12:40 AM Outline
https://www.austincc.edu/tmthomas/sample outline 1.htm 2/5
Writing an Outline
An outline is a “blueprint” or “plan” for your paper. It helps you to organize your thoughts an
arguments. A good outline can make conducting research and then writing the paper ver
efficient. Your outline page must include your:
Paper Title
Thesis statement
Major points/arguments indicated by Roman numerals (i.e., I, II, III, IV, V, etc.)
Support for your major points, indicated by capital Arabic num ...
Unit 4 Essay Instructions Partisan PoliticsIntroductionAt the t.docxlauvicuna8dw
Unit 4 Essay Instructions: Partisan Politics
Introduction
At the time of ratification of the U.S. Constitution, the new American nation of the early nineteenth century found its citizens divided in their political views. Those who favored a strong central government and thus a restriction of the powers possessed by the states belonged to the Federalist Party; those who believed that the Constitution should be interpreted so as to limit the power of the national government, thus giving additional power to the states, joined the Republican Party. The Federalists, therefore, espoused a nationalistic view; the Republicans, though they would not deny the efficacy of a national government, believed that definite rights should be reserved to the states. This activity will help you better understand how ideals embraced at the time of the nation’s founding still effect contemporary American society as well as help you develop skills in critical thinking and organization. (Meets Course Objectives: 7, 9, and 12)
Primary Sources
Debate on the First National Bank, Select Documents Illustrative of the History of the United States, ed. William MacDonald (1905), p. 76-98.
Alien and Sedition Acts or 1798, Select Documents Illustrative of the History of the United States, ed. William MacDonald (1905), p. 137-148.
Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions of 1798, Select Documents Illustrative of the History of the United States, ed. William MacDonald (1905), p. 148-160.
Directions
This is a two-part activity:
(1) You must write an essay explaining the political philosophy of either the Federalists
OR
the Republicans and
(2) You must participate in a follow up discussion addressing the questions listed below.
PLEASE NOTE:
The Federalist and the Republican Parties only emerged after George Washington became president; they are not the same thing as the Federalists and the anti-Federalists who debated the ratification of the new Constitution in 1787 and 1788. Moreover, this paper is not about the debate over the ratification of the Constitution, but about how and why national leaders broke into two political factions (or parties) as the Washington and Adams administrations sought to deal with domestic and foreign policy issues. So when addressing the Constitution, you should be thinking about the role the “necessary and proper clause” and the Tenth Amendment played in how these parties viewed the Constitution.
Part 1: Essay
For your essay, you must read the primary sources listed above and examine them for a Federalist
OR
a Republican point of view. Then you must write an essay explaining on the political philosophy of
ONE
of these parties.
Focus Question:
Your essay should address the following questions:
What did the party believe about the role of the government and why did they adopt these views?
Format:
Your essay should have an introduction, supporting paragraphs, and a conclusion. The introduction should present your thesis (i.e., your answer to the questi.
Assignment 2 American ConstitutionFollowing the Revolutionary War.docxchandaronald
Assignment 2: American Constitution
Following the Revolutionary War and separation from England, the need for a new government was clear. A group of men, who became known as the “nation’s founders” or Founding Fathers, developed a new government based on principles and beliefs they knew through their experiences, readings, and study. The Founding Fathers had a great deal in common with each other, including property interests, education, and extensive political experience. These common experiences and birthrights created a strong consensus about what should be incorporated into the government that would replace England’s.
Troubles developed immediately upon establishment of the United States of America with the 1781 Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union. Economic difficulties and means of dividing power between leaders and competing interests caused conflict. The conflicts had to be resolved, and some of the Founding Fathers and others, who would come to be known as the Framers went to Philadelphia to revise the Articles of Confederation. However, it became apparent immediately that the Articles could not be revised, and therefore, they were abandoned, and the Framers set about to create a new form of government. Though the effort was eventually successful and resulted in the Constitution, there was a great deal of conflict during its development in the summer of 1787. The form of government established incorporated the ideas of diverse groups, as well as the Framers’ recognition of the need for compromise.
Research the history of the American Constitution using the Argosy University online library resources. Respond to
one
question from each of the question sets A and B.
A. Creating the Constitution
Consider the three constitutional proposals: the Virginia Plan, the New Jersey Plan, and the Great Compromise, also known as the Connecticut Compromise. If you were a delegate and without the experience of the past 200 years, which constitutional proposal would you have supported? Why?
Why do you think the framers were silent on the issue of slavery in the wording of the Constitution? What were the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
What were the issues in the Constitutional Convention? Who were the Federalists and Anti-Federalists?
B. Living with the Constitution
What are the formal and informal methods of constitutional change?
How do checks and balances work in the lawmaking process today? Which current and important events do you think are examples of the success of checks and balances?
Do you think the Constitution is a relevant political document for the twenty-first century? What new amendments might be appropriate today?
Write your response to each in 150–200 words.
By
Saturday, November 7, 2015
, post your response to the appropriate
Discussion Area
. Through
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
, review and comment on at least three peers’ responses.
.
How to Add Chatter in the odoo 17 ERP ModuleCeline George
In Odoo, the chatter is like a chat tool that helps you work together on records. You can leave notes and track things, making it easier to talk with your team and partners. Inside chatter, all communication history, activity, and changes will be displayed.
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Dive into the world of AI! Experts Jon Hill and Tareq Monaur will guide you through AI's role in enhancing nonprofit websites and basic marketing strategies, making it easy to understand and apply.
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Federalists Papers
1. This lesson explores the Federalist Papers. First, students
engage in a discussion about how they get information on
current issues. Next, they read a short history of the
Federalist Papers and engage in a discussion about it.
Then, working in small groups, students research a
Federalist or Anti-Federalist and role play this person in a
classroom debate on issues that surrounded the adoption
of the Constitution.
Optional writing activity: Students write on why they
would have been a Federalist or Anti-Federalist.
OVERVIEW
LESSON TWO: THE FEDERALIST PAPERS
Students will be able to:
• Identify the Articles of
Confederation and
explain why it failed.
• Explain the argument over
the need for a bill of rights
in the Constitution and
James Madison’s role in
securing its adoption by
the first Congress.
• Describe the political phi-
losophy underpinning the
Constitution as specified
in the Federalist Papers.
• Discuss the ideas of the
leading Federalists and
Anti-Federalists on several
issues in a classroom
debate.
OBJECTIVES
PREPARATION
Handout 2A: The Federalist
Papers—1 per student
Handout 2B: Short
Biographies—1 per student
Handout 2C: Federalist vs.
Anti-Federalist—1 per stu-
dent
You might arrange time for
students to do research in the
library or in the computer lab
(if you have Internet connec-
tions).
National U.S. History Standard 8: Understands the
institutions and practices of government created dur-
ing the Revolution and how these elements were
revised between 1787 and 1815 to create the founda-
tion of the American political system based on the
U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Level III
(Grade 7–8) (1) Understands events that led to and
shaped the Constitutional Convention (e.g., alternative
plans and major compromises considered by dele-
gates, the grievances of the debtor class and the fears
of wealthy creditors involved in Shay’s Rebellion, the
accomplishments and failures of the Articles of
Confederation). (2) Understands arguments over the
necessity of a Bill of Rights (e.g., Anti-Federalist argu-
ments for its inclusion in the Constitution) and
Madison’s role in securing its adoption by the First
Congress.
California History–Social Science Standard 8.2:
Students analyze the political principles underlying
the U.S. Constitution and compare the enumerated
and implied powers of the federal government.
(4) Describe the political philosophy underpinning the
Constitution as specified in the Federalist Papers
(authored by James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and
John Jay) and the role of such leaders as Madison,
George Washington, Roger Sherman, Gouverneur
Morris, and James Wilson in the writing and ratifica-
tion of the Constitution.
STANDARDS ADDRESSED
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2. Vocabulary
amendment Articles of Confederation
Constitution delegates
Federalist Papers government
independence Philadelphia
Revolutionary War separation of powers
Procedure
A. Focus Discussion
To help students understand that public issues are still debated in the media (as they
were back when the Federalist was written), engage students in a brief discussion about
how they get information on political issues. Questions to raise:
• What are some of the most hotly debated political issues today?
Q&L: Students should mention current issues.
• How can you find out about these issues?
Q&L: From school, parents, friends, and the media—television, radio, newspapers,
magazines, the Internet.
• What do you think is the best way to stay informed on issues? Why?
Q&L: Accept any reasoned response.
B. Reading and Discussion—The Federalist Papers
1. Link the focus activity to the Federalist Papers by explaining that even our Constitution
was once an object of intense political debate. Give students the following background:
During the Revolutionary War, the colonists had to set up a new government. The
first government was set up under the Articles of Confederation. This document cre-
ated a weak government. This was what Americans wanted because of their experi-
ences with the British government. They wanted a government that would not take
away their freedom. But the government under the Articles of Confederation was too
weak. So delegates met in Philadelphia at the Constitutional Convention. They wrote
a new Constitution that created a stronger government. People at the time debated
whether the Constitution should be adopted. Much of this debate took place in the
newspapers. Two delegates from the Continental Convention, Alexander Hamilton
and James Madison, and diplomat John Jay wrote articles in New York newspapers
favoring the Constitution. These articles were later published in book form and called
the Federalist Papers.
2. Tell students that they are going to read about the Federalist Papers. As they read, they
need to look for:
• Why historians and other people today think the Federalist Papers is so important.
• Two key ideas about our Constitution and government that the Federalist Papers
explains.
3. Distribute Handout 2A: The Federalist Papers to each student and explain that after they
read, they will have a conversation about the key ideas in the Federalist Papers and why
the Federalist Papers is considered so important.
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3. 4. Engage students in a discussion based on the reading to determine if they understand the
key ideas expressed the Federalist Papers and why it is considered so important.
Questions to raise:
• What was the Articles of Confederation? Why did it fail?
Q&L: The Articles of Confederation was a document that set up the first government of
the United States. This government was too weak. It did not have power to collect
taxes, regulate trade, or even draft soldiers into an army.
• Look at the chart titled “Comparison of the Articles of Confederation and
Constitution” on page 4 of the handout. What are the main differences between the
Articles of Confederation and Constitution?
Q&L: Give students a chance to read the chart before they answer. There are many dif-
ferences, e.g., Congress was the only branch of government under the Articles vs.
three branches under the Constitution. Have students point out all the differences
and focus on how little power the government had under the Articles. Because
this government had so little power, people did not demand a bill of rights under
it, but they did for the Constitution.
• What was the Federalist Papers?
Q&L: The Federalist Papers was a series of articles written in New York newspapers in
support of the proposed Constitution. The articles were written by James
Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay.
• What were the three main ideas expressed in it about how the Constitution set up a
strong government that preserved freedom?
Q&L: The Constitution created a strong national government, yet one that preserved
freedom. It did this in three main ways:
(1) It set up a federal form of government, which listed the powers of the
national government and reserved all other powers to the states.
(2) It separated the powers of the national government by dividing it into three
branches, each with a separate function. The legislature makes the laws, the
executive enforces them, and the judicial branch interprets them.
(3) It set up a republican form of government, a representative government
accountable to the people.
• Why do people today think the Federalist Papers is important?
Q&L: The Federalist is important for two reasons:
(1) Its publication helped the U.S. Constitution get adopted.
(2) It gives the best explanation of what the drafters were thinking when they
wrote the Constitution.
• Hamilton said that judges need an “independent spirit.” What did he mean? Do you
agree? Explain.
Q&L: Hamilton meant that judges should be free from politics so that they can inter-
pret the law and judge cases on their own merits. Accept any reasoned response to
the opinion question.
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4. • Why did the Federalists oppose a bill of rights? Do you agree? Explain.
Q&L: The Federalists believed that they had created a limited government that would
not infringe on anyone’s rights. Therefore they believed a bill of rights was unnec-
essary. Accept any reasoned response to the opinion question.
• How did the Bill of Rights get added to the Constitution?
Q&L: Some states agreed to ratify the Constitution only if a bill of rights were added to
it. Madison made sure this promise was kept. He was a member of the first
Congress, and he drew up proposed amendments to the Constitution. Ten of these
amendments were passed by Congress and ratified by the states. They are known
as the Bill of Rights.
• Why did the Anti-Federalists oppose the Constitution? What do you think was their
strongest point? Why?
Q&L: The Anti-Federalists thought that the Constitution created a government that
was too strong and would infringe on people’s freedom. Accept any reasoned
response to the opinion question.
C. Small-Group Activity—Federalist vs. Anti-Federalist
1. Explain that students are going to get a chance to role play the discussions and debates
over the Constitution between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists.
2. Divide the class into six groups. Distribute Handout 2B: Short Biographies to each
student. Assign each group one of the following Federalists or Anti-Federalists: James
Madison, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, George Mason, Patrick Henry, or Richard
Henry Lee.
3. Distribute Handout 2C: Federalist vs. Anti-Federalist to each student. Review the instruc-
tions on the handout. Give students time to absorb the material and prepare for the
debate. If you have chosen to allow them to do further research, give them time to
research their assigned person. (You should also decide whether students should be given
credit for—or be allowed to—wear costumes at the debate.)
4. When the day for the debate arrives, be sure to have students introduce their characters.
You have several options for the debate:
a. Divide them into six groups, pose the questions to the class, and allow any member
from the group to speak for the group.
b. Call up one person from each group to form a panel to discuss one of the questions
in front of the class.
c. Form new groups, each with one of the Federalists and Anti-Federalists. Pose the
questions to the groups and have students discuss them in their small groups.
D. Debriefing
1. Engage the whole class in a discussion about the role play. Questions to raise:
• What was the best argument you heard someone make?
• Based on the arguments you heard today, would you have favored or opposed the
Constitution? Why?
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5. 2. Engage the class in a discussion reviewing the lesson. Questions to raise:
• What were the arguments over adding a bill of rights to the Constitution?
Q&L: The Constitution did not include a bill of rights. The Anti-Federalists demanded
a bill of rights to protect the newly won rights of Americans. The Federalists said
a bill of rights was not necessary because the new government had limited power
and did not have the power to violate anyone’s rights.
• How did a bill of rights get added to the Constitution?
Q&L: Two states,Virginia and New York, refused to ratify the Constitution until they
were promised that a bill of rights would be added to it. In the first Congress,
James Madison saw to it that this promise was kept. He wrote proposed amend-
ments and pushed them through Congress. Ten amendments were ratified by the
states and they are known as the Bill of Rights.
• As explained in the Federalist Papers, what are the three main ways that the
Constitution set up a strong government that preserved freedom?
Q&L: The three main ways are:
(1) It set up a federal form of government. It listed the powers of the national
government and reserved all other powers to the states. This put a check on
the power of the national government.
(2) It also checked the power of the national government by separating its pow-
ers. It divided the government into three branches, each with a separate
function. The legislature makes the laws, the executive enforces them, and
the judicial branch interprets them.
(3) It set up a republican form of government, a representative government
accountable to the people.
Optional Writing Activity
Ask students to do a quick-write using this prompt: In 1787, I would have been a Federalist
(or Anti-Federalist) because . . .
Ask students to give at least three reasons.
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