https://padlet.com/imad_shaikh/8jymijravse3 en-us 2017-01-16 20:14:44 UTC 2017-01-16 22:49:24 UTC hello@padlet.com imad_shaikh https://padlet.com/imad_shaikh/8jymijravse3/wish/147413749 This was a system of government to run America as a new nation. This document contained two articles and unfortunately, it didn't do well. one of the strengths for this was establishing the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 which allowed the Northwest territories to have their own governments. The ordinance also banned slavery from this region. One of the weaknesses of this document was that congress wasn't allowed to collect taxes, it could only borrow money from states. In shay's rebellion, Daniel shay had to pay his taxes but couldn't because congress couldn't pay him for his service during the American Revolution. If he didn't pay his taxes the state of Massachusetts, where he lived in, could take away his farm. This lead to the rebellion.]]> 2017-01-16 20:21:41 UTC https://padlet.com/imad_shaikh/8jymijravse3/wish/147413749 imad_shaikh https://padlet.com/imad_shaikh/8jymijravse3/wish/147418606  The 1st issue at the constitutional convention was "How will the states and the people be represented in the new government"? The Virginia plan wanted to have a 2 house congress where the number of representatives was based on the population of each state. The New Jersey plan was to have One house in congress where the number of representatives was equal for each state. Both states argued until a new plan came up called The Great Compromise. It was a solution that the congress has 2 houses. One house would have representatives based on each state population and the other house would have each state to have 2 senators. The 2nd issue at the convention was "Should slaves count as people"? The northern states believed that slaves shouldn't be counted in population. The southern states wanted slaves to be counted in the population as a whole person. A solution called the 3/5th's compromise came up it explains that slaves would be counted as 3/5 of a person.The 3rd issue at the convention was "Where should the capitol be located"? Alexander Hamilton wanted it to be in New York but that location would cause to end slavery. Thomas Jefferson wanted the location to be on the Potomac River in the south but that location would only promote slavery. The compromise was to have the capitol in the Potomac river in its own area called the District of Columbia so no state could influence that place. ]]> 2017-01-16 21:09:05 UTC https://padlet.com/imad_shaikh/8jymijravse3/wish/147418606 imad_shaikh https://padlet.com/imad_shaikh/8jymijravse3/wish/147421003 The 1st branch of government is called the Legislative Branch. This branch makes laws and contains 2 houses, the senate the "upper house" and the House of Representatives the "lower house". The senate has a total 100 members, the length of term is 6 years, members are elected, the minimum age is 30+, and the citizenship requirement is 9 years.The house of Representatives has a total of 435 members, the length of term is 2 years, members are elected, the minimum age is 25+, and the citizenship requirement is 7 years. The 2nd branch of government is called the Executive branch. This branch enforces/carries out laws. Members of this branch are the president, 15 members of the cabinet , and the vice president. The 15 members of the cabinet serve as advisers to the president. The president is elected every 4 years, the minimum age to become a president is 35+, and you must be  born in the U.S. to become president.The 3rd branch of government is called the Judicial branch. This branch interprets laws. This branch contains 9 members called justices that are appointed, there is no age limit, and they serve for life. ]]> 2017-01-16 21:40:12 UTC https://padlet.com/imad_shaikh/8jymijravse3/wish/147421003 imad_shaikh https://padlet.com/imad_shaikh/8jymijravse3/wish/147423056 This is a system of government was made to prevent one branch of government from becoming to powerful. For example, the Legislative branch makes laws. The Executive branch can veto that law making it harder for the Legislative branch to pass the law. The Judicial branch can also declare that a law is unconstitutional making sure that it's now a law.]]> 2017-01-16 22:06:23 UTC https://padlet.com/imad_shaikh/8jymijravse3/wish/147423056 imad_shaikh https://padlet.com/imad_shaikh/8jymijravse3/wish/147423552 This form is government is based on the sharing of power between the national and state governments. An example of a national power is printing money. An example of a state power is Issuing licenses. An example of a concurrent/shared power is establishing courts. ]]> 2017-01-16 22:15:34 UTC https://padlet.com/imad_shaikh/8jymijravse3/wish/147423552 imad_shaikh https://padlet.com/imad_shaikh/8jymijravse3/wish/147424741 The bill of rights is a document that lists basic rights of U.S. citizens. Here are examples
1st amendment-Freedom of religion, speech, press,assembly, and petition.
2nd amendment-right to bear arms.
3rd amendment-no quartering soldiers in homes.
4th amendment-must have  a reason to Search someones property.
5th amendment- Rights of the people.
6th amendment- Right to a fair and speedy trial by jury
7th amendment-Jury trial in civil cases
8th amendment-no excessive bail and cruel punishment.
9th amendment-powers to retain
10th amendment-powers to the people.

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