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Important
American
Documents
Declaration of Independence
Written by Thomas Jefferson
Signed by 2nd Continental Congress on July 4, 1776
Intent: give notice to King George III (England) that the
American Colonies were separating from England
2 parts:
Philosophy of natural/unalienable rights: life, liberty, and
pursuit of happiness
List of specific grievances related to King George III
Articles of Confederation
America’s first plan for government
Set up legislature with one house and no
executive
ALL states had to agree on changes made
Led to one of the biggest problems with the
Articles---a weak central government
United States Constitution
George Washington and members of the Constitutional
Convention to amend the Articles of
Confederation…..BUT decided to replace them instead.
1787 Constitution is ratified (accepted) and is the
foundation for laws in the United States
Set u a much stronger federal government
Included 3 branches of government:
◦ Executive (includes President): enforces laws
◦ Legislative (includes 2 house Congress): makes the laws
◦ Judicial (includes Supreme Court): interprets the laws
◦ Each is separate from and limited by the others
United States Constitution:
Bill of Rights
First 10 Amendments of Constitution
• = Amendments 1-10
• Bill of Rights is
like an umbrella
that protects your
rights
Monday August 28, 2017
Pick up new Bell Ringer/Exit Ticket paper from front table & answer the
following questions on Monday
Write:
Terms:
House- 2 year terms
Senate- 6 year terms
Executive branch
Members: Main Roles of President:
President Top Executive
Vice President Enforces laws passed by Congress
Presidential Cabinet Commander in chief of Armed forces
Signs bills into law
Terms: Can veto bills
All Serve 4 years Can pardon