Constitution Chapter Resources
Note: This "chapter" will include three chapter tests, and we will be studying this chapter as a unit throughout November and into December.
Goals of this unit:
Upon completion of this unit, the student will be able to:
1. Explain why the Articles of Confederation was a natural outgrowth of the War for Independence, and why the move toward federalism took hold.
2. Explain the successes and failures of the Articles of Confederation.
3. Contrast the differences between the U.S. Constitution and the Articles of Confederation.
4. Outline the major parts (Articles) of the U.S. Constitution, and of the Bill of Rights.
5. Explain the role of compromises and sectional interests at the constitutional convention of 1787.
6. Explain the importance of the five major safeguards built into the U.S. Constitution:
8. Identify key Federalist leaders and explain why the Jeffersonians (and Madisonians) broke with the Federalists over the issue of federal government power. (esp. Neutrality proclamation, Alien and Sedition acts, Virginia and Kentucky resolutions)
Documents
Constitution Chapter PowerPoint
Constitution Chapter Study Guide on Checks and Balances and Bill of Rights
Constitution Chapter Study Guide for Test on Parts of Constitution and Separation of Powers
Constitution Chapter Study Guide on Bill of Rights and Federalist Presidents
ERROR Paper Instructions and Rubric
Goals of this unit:
Upon completion of this unit, the student will be able to:
1. Explain why the Articles of Confederation was a natural outgrowth of the War for Independence, and why the move toward federalism took hold.
2. Explain the successes and failures of the Articles of Confederation.
3. Contrast the differences between the U.S. Constitution and the Articles of Confederation.
4. Outline the major parts (Articles) of the U.S. Constitution, and of the Bill of Rights.
5. Explain the role of compromises and sectional interests at the constitutional convention of 1787.
6. Explain the importance of the five major safeguards built into the U.S. Constitution:
- Separation of powers (legislative, executive, judicial branches)
- Checks and balances (i.e., veto, impeachment, judicial review, etc.)
- Federalism (balance between state and federal powers)
- Enumeration of specifically delegated federal powers (esp. Article I, Section 8)
- Bill of Rights (powers prohibited to the federal government)
8. Identify key Federalist leaders and explain why the Jeffersonians (and Madisonians) broke with the Federalists over the issue of federal government power. (esp. Neutrality proclamation, Alien and Sedition acts, Virginia and Kentucky resolutions)
Documents
Constitution Chapter PowerPoint
Constitution Chapter Study Guide on Checks and Balances and Bill of Rights
Constitution Chapter Study Guide for Test on Parts of Constitution and Separation of Powers
Constitution Chapter Study Guide on Bill of Rights and Federalist Presidents
ERROR Paper Instructions and Rubric