Mrs. Robinson & Mrs. Robinson & Mrs. BrooksMrs. Brooks Georgia StudiesGeorgia Studies

Warm-UPThe stars on this U.S. flag represents?a.50 United Statesb.13 Original Coloniesc.15 Original Coloniesd.3 Branch of the U.S. government

Warm-UP~ AnswerThe stars on this U.S. flag represents?a.50 United Statesb.13 Original Coloniesc.15 Original Coloniesd.3 Branch of the U.S. government

Standard

SS8H4: The student will describe the impact of events that led to the ratification of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights.a. Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of both the Georgia Constitution of 1777 and the Articles of Confederation and explain how weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation led to a need to revise the Articles. b. Describe the role of Georgia at the Constitutional Convention of 1787; include the role of Abraham Baldwin and William Few and reasons why Georgia ratified the constitution.

Activator

http://www.history.com/news/ask-history/did-betsy-ross-really-make-the-first-american-flag

Checking for Understanding

Who sewed the first U.S. Flag?

What year was this done?

Other names for the U.S. Flag?

Checking for UnderstandingWho sewed the first U.S. Flag? Besty Ross

What year was this done? 1776 (after DofI written)

Other names for the U.S. Flag? the Stars and Stripes, Old Glory, and the Star-Spangled Banner.

Work Period

Work Period

•Using the reading handout “The Articles of Confederation”, complete the Cornell note sheet.

•Complete Vocabulary Review for Unit 4/5

Vocabulary Terms

Define each term, provide a visual representation, and a sentence with each.

Constitution a system of written laws by which a country, state, or organization is governed.

Amendment  

A formal change to a law

Bill of Rights  

The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

Ratify  

To approve or make valid

Veto   

To refuse to sign a bill (proposed law).

Federalism  

A system in which the national and state government share power over the same area and same people.

Checks and Balances 

The system that provides to each branch of government some power that controls or prevents some actions of the other two branches

Separation of Power

A division of responsibilities for government among the three branches of government

U.S. Congress 

The legislature of the United States; consisting of a U.S. Senate and a U.S. House of Representative

General assembly  

The legislature of the state of Georgia; consisting of a senate and a house of representative.

Executive Branch

The branch of government that enforces the law

Legislative Branch 

The branch of government that makes the laws

Judicial Branch 

The branch of government that interprets the law

Bicameral  

Two houses or chambers of the legislature

Framers/founders the political leaders or "Founding Fathers" took part in American independence and creating the United States of America

Compromise  

The concept of finding common ground; to make a deal where each side gives up part of their demand.

Political parties 

An organized group of people who share common ideals and who seek to influence government policies and decisions by electing members of their party to government offices.

Government 

the form or system of rule by which a nation, state, and/or community is governed

Rights legal, social, or ethical principles of freedom or entitlement such as life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness

Responsibility  

Obligations; accountable for something within one's power or control.

Unicameral  

One house or chamber of the legislature

Scarcity  

Shortness of supply

Cede  

To surrender

Repeal  

To revoke or withdraw

Cotton gin  

a machine for separating the fibers of cotton from the seeds

bill  

A proposed law

Republic  

a nation in which the supreme power rests with the citizens who vote and has representatives chosen directly or indirectly by them

Democracy  

A government ruled by the people

Legislature Law making body

HOMEWORK

Study notes/

complete vocabulary review

Vocabulary TEST Friday!

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