Government & Compromise UNIT 1: LESSON 3 CRAFTING GOVERNMENT THROUGH COMPROMISE

L.E.Q.: How was government crafted through compromise?

Drill:

What was the difference between a Federalist and an Anti-Federalist?

The Question of Representation

The Debate Part 1:Larger states wanted representation based on populationSmaller states wanted equal representation

The Solution Part 1:The Great Compromise – Divide the legislature into two houses: House of Representatives and the Senate.

- House of Rep. = # of reps. depends on population

- Senate = equal # of reps. (2 each)

The Question of Representation

The Debate Part 2:Southern states count slaves in population for representation in the HouseNorthern states objected to counting slaves

The Solution Part 2:Three-Fifths Compromise – for every 5 slaves = 3 free persons

Example: population of NC = 100 whites and 20 slaves

total population for representation = 112 (20/5 = 4 x 3 = 12 + 100)

Framework of Government•Popular Sovereignty – The people, by voting, grant members of congress and a president the authority to govern

Debate:

How does a central power have the right to rule but also preserve the rights of states?

Solution:

•Federalism = power is divided b/w national and state governments

•Separation of Powers: Legislature = Make laws; Executive = Enforce laws; Judicial = Interpret Laws

Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists

FEDERALISTS •Wanted strong central government

ANTI-FEDERALISTS•Wanted important political powers to remain with states

•Feared a strong central government might create a king or tyrant

Ratification Debate:Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists

Solution:The Bill of Rights

Pop Quiz1. Why was the central government weak under the Article of Confederation?

2. Several compromises were made before the United States Constitution was ratified. Identify and describe two of these compromises.

3. What is the difference between a Federalist and an Anti-Federalists?

4. Which house in the Legislative Branch has representatives equal to the states population?

LEQ:How does the Constitution lay the framework for individual rights and representative government?

Drill:

Which part of the Constitution guarantees our rights?

Bill of Rights Matching Game1. Go to the CASA website

2. Click on the Faculty Tab and select Mrs. Leonard

3. On my website, click the tab for Helpful Resources

4. Open the link for the Bill of Rights Matching Game and begin