The U.S. Constitution by Jason Apgar

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The U.S. Constitution

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Built to last

but flexible for change

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Divided into three parts

Preamble, Articles, Amendments

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Seven Articles

Each with a specific task

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27 Amendments

Allow for major changes, but difficult

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Bill of Rights

First 10 Amendments

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Declaration of Independence

Call of Duty

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11.

Inalienable Rights

cannot be taken away - natural law

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12.

Why revolt?

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13.

Taxation without representation

Britain needed to pay for the French and Indian War

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14.

Abuse of power

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15.

Revolution in political thought

Republican democracy

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16.

War was won

Now what?

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17.

Articles of Confederation

First attempt at governing

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18.

Flaws in the Articles

All power in hands of states
No national currency
No national military
Unanimous vote to change them

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19.

Shay's rebellion

exposed these flaws

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Constitutional Convention

1787 - decided to draft a new Constitution

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21.

Founding Fathers

Educated, wealthy, and experienced

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2 plans for Congress:

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23.

Virginia Plan

favored large states - population based

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24.

New Jersey Plan

favored small states - equal representation

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Great Compromise

bicameral (2-house) legislature

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Three-fifths compromise

Counted slaves as 3/5 white man for representation

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Electoral College

Compromise on how to elect the President

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