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What are your overall thoughts on the US Consitution? If you could change one thing, what would it be and Why? Be specific and detailed in your responses.

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Article VI and VII-The last two articles ties up the loose ends and gives a method for the Constitution to become law.

Question 1: Article 6 states that the Constitution is the "Supreme" what of the United States?

Question 2: According to the Constitution, what must public officials do to take their office?

Question 3: How many of the original 13 states had to approve the Constitution for it to be approved?

Question 4: On what date did they agree the Constitution would go into effect?

Question 5: What were two arguments against ratifying the Constitution? Do you believe they were justified?

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3/5 Compromise: At the Constitutional Convention one of the primary topics being debate was the issue of representation in the new government. With the institution of slavery being allowed to exist the debate also led to fighting over how to count enslaved people in population counts. Questions below:

Question 1: What did Northern states argue when looking at the counting of Enslaved People in population counts?

Question 2. What else besides representation in The House of Representatives was also based on population?

Question 3: TRUE OR FALSE: The compromise included the term "slavery".

Question 4: How many Enslaved People were there in America by 1860?

Question 5: What do you think the Constitutional Convention should have done about the population counts?

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The compromise that basically developed our US Government today and helped to resolve issues at the Constitutional Convention.

Question 1: What was another name for The Great Compromise?

Question 2: The Virginia Plan called for what type of representation?

Question 3: What is a bicameral legislature?

Question 4: The New Jersey Plan called for what kind of representation?

Question 5: Describe the compromise that we ended up with. (How was the issue of representation settled?)

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As many Revolutionary War Veterans returned home after the war they found that they were being taxed more than under the British. Some farmers in western Massachusetts took matters into their own hands.

Question 1: Who had most of the power under the Articles of Confederation? States or Federal Government?

Question 2: What battles had Daniel Shays been involved in?

Question 3: Why were farmers blocking judges from entering the courthouses?

Question 4: How many protestors were killed at the arsenal in Springfield, MA?

Question 5: Why did Shays Rebellion make people realize the need for a new constitution?

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The first Constitution of the United States had several positives but yet its weaknesses would prompt Americans to realize they needed to write a new Constitution in 1787.

Question 1: The Articles of Confederation was the first what for the United States?

Question 2: When were the Articles actually ratified or approved?

Question 3: List two things the Articles gave the government the power to do.

Question 4: List two things the government could not do under the Articles.

Question 5: Why do you believe the Articles of Confederation failed?

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As it became evident to the United States that a new constitution was needed, leaders from the different states gathered in Philadelphia to write this new document.

Question 1: In what year did the Constitutional Convention take place?

Question 2: What was the rebellion that proved how weak the Articles of Confederation were?

Question 3: Who was elected president of the convention?

Question 4: Why did Sam Adams, John Hancock, and Patrick Henry refuse to attend the convention?

Question 5: Why do you believe they wanted to keep their discussions in the convention secret?

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Article V-How is the Constitution amended? Article V answers that question by laying out two different methods of amending the document.

Question 1: What are amendments?

Question 2: What majority must an amendment receive in Congress in order to pass on to the states?

Question 3: What majority of state legislatures must pass the amendment to be added?

Question 4: In the second method of amending the Constitution, what role does the federal government (Congress) play?

Question 5: Why do you believe it is so difficult to get an amendment passed?

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Article IV-Article IV lays the groundwork for state relationships but also an ingenious plan in which the states and federal government share power.

Question 1: Article IV Section 1 lays the groundwork for what system of government?

Question 2: What does extradited mean?

Question 3: Is the Constitution specific on procedures for adding new states?

Question 4: According to Article IV Section 4 representatives have to be chosen how?

Question 5: What do you think would happen if instead of having different levels of government we only had one?

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Article III Section 1, 2, and 3: The Judicial Branch of the US Government is laid out in this article. Each section details different rules and powers of the Supreme Court.

Question 1: How long does a Justice serve?

Question 2: How many Justices are on the Supreme Court?

Question 3: The Supreme Court is the last court of what?

Question 4: What is treason?

Question 5: Do you believe Supreme Court decisions are always correct? Why or why not?

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Article II Section 3 and 4: These sections layouts some of the basic duties of the President of the United States and how a President might be removed from office.

Question 1: What is the address to Congress that the President must do each year?

Question 2: What did Thomas Jefferson do instead of addressing Congress?

Question 3: The President is supposed to make sure what is happening with laws?

Question 4: What is impeachment?

Question 5: Why do you think the writers of the Constitution required a supermajority (or 2/3 majority) in the Senate in order to impeach a President?

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Article II Section 1 and 2: Article II of the Constitution establishes the Executive Branch of the government. Learn about what this branch is responsible for and some of the powers given to it.

Question 1: What is the Executive Branch?

Question 2: How many-year terms does the President serve?

Question 3: What is the system that actually elects the President?

Question 4: What does the title "Commander-in-Chief" mean?

Question 5: Why do you think it is important that the President remains a civilian?

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US Constitution Explained: Article I Section 8,9, & 10: As Article I of the US Constitution closes it lays out what powers Congress has and what powers they don't have.

Question 1: What are three powers given to Congress in Section 8?

Question 2: What is Habeas Corpus?

Question 3: What are three things Congress cannot do according to Section 9?

Question 4: What is one thing States cannot do according to Section 10?

Question 5: Why do you think the founders specifically said no title of nobility can be given?

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Article I Section 4,5,6, and 7: As Article I continues to lay the groundwork for the Legislative Branch, Sections 4,5,6, and 7 describe the rules for this branch of the US government.

Question 1: What is a quorum?

Question 2: A member of Congress cannot be what traveling to or from Congress?

Question 3: Once a bill has been passed in both houses of Congress where does it go for approval?

Question 4: What can Congress do if a bill is vetoed to try to get the bill passed?

Question 5: Why do you think the writers of the Constitution gave the President veto pow

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Article I Section 4,5,6, and 7 Explained

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Article I Section 1,2,3 Legislative Branch: The US Constitution gives the framework for the US Government. In Article I the legislative branch is laid out and Houses of Congress are established.

Question 1: What does the Legislative Branch do?

Question 2: What are the two houses of Congress?

Question 3: Representation in the House of Representatives is based on what?

Question 4: How long of terms do members of the US Senate serve for?

Question 5: Why do you think the founding fathers created differing age requirements for the houses of Congress?

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The introduction of the US Constitution is short yet a good introduction to the document itself. In this video, we break down some of the meanings and interpretations of what the founding fathers were saying.

Question 1: What does the Preamble establish?

Question 2: Why is the statement, "We the People" significant or important?

Question 3: What does domestic tranquility mean?

Question 4: What did they mean by "to ourselves and our Posterity"?

Question 5: Why do you think it is important for the United States to have a Constitution?

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After the US Constitution was completed it had to be ratified or approved by the states. Many states insisted that there be a list of basic rights guaranteed by the government. This video gives a brief description of those initial 10 amendments to the Constitution.

Question 1: What is protected under the 1st Amendment?

Question 2: What was the British Law from before the American Revolution that the 3rd Amendment addressed?

Question 3: What is "Double Jeopardy" and under what amendment is it protected?

Question 4: If a power is not specifically designated in the Constitution who holds that power?

Question 5: What are some rights that the founders were not aware of when writing the Constitution? Think back to the 9th Amendment.

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Introducing Yourself: Fun and Safe!

Hey there, awesome student! It's time to introduce yourself to the class, but let's do it in a cool and safe way. 😎

Important Safety Rules:

DON'T share personal information like where you live, your school name, or your birthday.

Always check with your parents or guardians about what's okay to share.

Remember, safety first, fun second!

What to Include:

1. Your first name (or a nickname you like)

2. Why you're taking this class

3. Things you enjoy doing when you're not doing schoolwork

How to Do It:

You've got options! Choose what feels most comfortable for you:

Write a response

Record a short video

Or mix it up with a combination of both!

Fun Ideas to Make Your Introduction Pop:

If you were a superhero, what would your power be?

What's your favorite emoji and why?

If you could invent anything, what would it be?

What's your spirit animal?

If your life had a theme song, what would it be?

Remember, the goal is to let your personality shine through while staying safe online. Be creative, be fun, but most importantly, be YOU!

Can't wait to meet the awesome you! 🚀

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How do I use Padlet? Well, here is a tutorial. Click and watch.

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How do I use Padlet? Well, here is a tutorial. Click and watch.

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How to Use Padlet for Students: The Basics

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Constitution Day History: On September 17th, 1787, the delegates of the Constitutional Convention signed the new Constitution and then sent it to the states to be ratified. This Constitution is still used today making it the oldest Constitution in the world still in use.

Question 1: How many of the 55 delegates signed the Constitution?

Question 2: What delegate at the Constitutional Convention gave the closing remarks?

Question 3: Who was the last of the 13 states to ratify the Constitution?

Question 4: September 17th is officially Constitution Day as well as what?

Question 5: Why do think Benjamin Franklin as well as other delegates supported the Constitution even if they did not agree with everything in it?

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Constitution Day History | Daily Bellringer