Do Now: 9/9, 9/10Answer the following in your binder:
Why do we need a government?
ActivityOStep One: Read your scenario with your
group.OStep Two: Share your responses. What
are Pros and Cons?OStep Three: Large group discussion &
notes.
****What similarities can we draw??
Why do we need a gov’t?
1.) Makes order out of chaosOLaws, rules
2.) ProtectionOCivil liberties, rights
3.) PowerOHow do we delegate power? Who has the power? Who
decides?
Influences of a Republic
OSystem of government where people elect representatives
ORepresentatives manage government for people – common good
Social ContractSocial Contract: Agreement between
government and the people.O This is what you are giving up to be
protected by your government!!!
The citizens in a country give their consent to be governed.
NO framework of government= chaos/ no protection.
What is our “framework” of government?
Common GoodOCitizens have the power to
rule/governOCitizens delegate or entrust their
power by electing leaders to serve their interests.
OWork cooperatively to promote common good rather than their self-interests.
Closure: Whip Around
OWhy do we need gov’t?OWhat is one thing you learned
today?OWhat is one question you still
have?
Do Now:O Complete the Map of the 13 colonies WITHOUT
using your textbook.
Agenda: O Map/Go over key gov’t termsO Discuss HW (9/11-Gov response)O Notes on Articles of Confederation (AOC)
HW: Read pgs. 99-101 in your textbook & complete worksheet.
Under our Constitution..We have a Representative Democracy
OPopular Sovereignty: People have the highest power (POWER TO THE PEOPLE!!)
OPeople choose leaders or representatives who make laws and run the gov’t for the common good.
**How are we a Representative Democracy?