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Ten Interesting Facts . . . . The United States Constitution The Constitutional Convention was held in Philadelphia from May 25 to September 17, 1787. At this time, Philadelphia was the largest city in North America. The population was 40,000 people. The city had 7,000 street lamps, 33 churches, 10 newspapers, and a university. The convention was held at the Pennsylvania State House. This was the same site where George Washington was appointed the Commander of the Continental Army, the location where the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776, and where the Articles of Confederation was adopted in 1781. James Madison is known as “the Father of the Constitution.” He came to the Constitutional Convention with the blueprint for the new Constitution. Benjamin Franklin was 81 years old when the Constitution was signed. His mind was active, yet he was in poor health. Four prisoners from the Walnut Street Jail had to carry him to the Convention Hall in a sedan chair. When leaving the Pennsylvania State House after the final meeting on September 17, 1787 he was asked about the new government. Franklin replied, “A republic, madam, if you can keep it.” Franklin died on April 17, 1790. © Gay Miller ~ Book Units Teacher Only 39 of the 42 delegates signed the Constitution. The men who refused did so because the Constitution lacked a bill of rights. George Washington and James Madison were the only Presidents to sign the Constitution. James Madison, the “Father of the Constitution,” is on the $5,000 bill. Of the 55 delegates who attended the Constitutional Convention, 34 were lawyers. Thirty-nine were former congressmen and 8 were present or past governors. The Constitution has 4,543 words. It was written on four sheets of paper. © Gay Miller ~ Book Units Teacher Four signers of the Constitution were born in Ireland. The first national Thanksgiving Day was established on November 26, 1789. It was proclaimed by President George Washington as a way of giving thanks for the new Constitution. The Constitution is on display in the National Archives Building in Washington, D. C. It is behind protective glass framed with titanium. The case is filled with argon gas and is kept at 67 degrees Fahrenheit with a relative humidity of 40 percent. Sources of Information: http://www.constitutionfacts.com/us-constitution-amendments/fascinating-facts/ http://www.christianpost.com/news/10-interesting-facts-about-the-constitution-and-the1787-convention-104676/ http://constitutioncenter.org/constitution-day/about-constitution-day/10-fast-facts-on-theconstitution/ Clipart Sources http://www.mycutegraphics.com/graphics/thanksgiving/thanksgiving-feast.html http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_Franklin http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Constitutional_Convention_(United_States)# mediaviewer/File:Scene_at_the_Signing_of_the_Constitution_of_the_United_States.jpg http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Flickr_-_USCapitol_-_Philadelphia,_1775.jpg © Gay Miller ~ Book Units Teacher Graphic Organizers Instructions for Assembling Activity Print the organizer onto colored paper. Trim around the four edges on the lines indicated. Fold the page in half vertically on the dotted line so that the title “Checks and Balances” will show. Cut on the lines indicated on the inside of the organizer, up to the fold, so that the organizer opens with three flaps. Instructions for Activity 2 Print the 2 pocket pages and 2 card pages onto colored paper. Cut out all pieces on the bold lines. Students should spread a thin line of glue across the bottom and two sides of each pocket, and then place them inside their interactive notebooks. Instructions for Use Students will select a card, read the statement, decide which part of the Constitution it describes, and place the card in the correct pocket to indicate their answer. Answer Key Preamble We the People. . . Articles 1-7 1. The Legislative Branch, it's powers, members, and workings 2. The Executive Branch (President and Vice President), it's powers, duties, and means of removal 3. The Judicial Branch and defines treason 4. This part regulates the states' powers, and their interaction with the National government. 5. How to Change the Constitution ~ 2/3 of Both Houses, 3/4 of all States 6. This part sets the status of the Constitution as the supreme law of the land, to which leaders must be loyal. 7. This part addresses ratification and declares that the Constitution should take affect if 9 out of 13 states ratify. Bill 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Amendments 13-15 Reconstruction (Abolished Slavery, Citizenship for African Americans, & Free Citizens Vote) 16 Income Tax 17 Vote Directly for Senators 18 & 21 Prohibition and the Repeal of Prohibition 22 The President serves no more than 2 terms. 26 18 year old vote of Rights Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition The Right to Bear Arms No Quartering of Troops Search and Seizure (Search Warrants) Due Process and Self-Incrimination (The Right to Remain Silent) 6. Right to a Speedy and Public Trial 7. Trial by Jury in Cases over $20 8. No Cruel and Unusual Punishment 9. Rights Kept by the People 10. Rights Reserved to the States or People © Gay Miller ~ Book Units Teacher Legislative (________________________) Congress _______________ ________________ _____ __________________ Congress may reject __________ _____________ Appointments. Executive (________________________) President ____________________________ The President must ask ____________ to make a new law. The President may veto (______________) any law passed by ______________________. The President appoints the __________ ___________________ ___________. Judicial (_______________________) Supreme Court (_________ members) Appeals Courts (_________ in U.S.) District Courts (________ in U.S.) The judicial branch decides if_______ or ____________of Congress are in line with the ________________. If not, they can declare a law _____________________________. © Gay Miller ~ Book Units Teacher Checks and Balances Congress makes all the _____________ of the country. After a _______ by the______________ the law can take effect if ____________ of the members of __________ vote for it again. Answer Key Legislative (make laws) Congress House of Representatives Senate Congress makes all the laws of the country. Congress may reject Supreme Court Appointments. Executive (carry out laws) President Advisors The President must ask Congress to make a new law. The President may veto (say no to) any law passed by Congress. The President appoints the Supreme Court Justices. Judicial (courts) Supreme Court (9 members) Appeals Courts (13 in U.S.) District Courts (94 in U.S.) The judicial branch decides if laws or acts of Congress are in line with the Constitution. If not, they can declare a law unconstitutional. © Gay Miller ~ Book Units Teacher Checks and Balances After a veto by the President the law can take effect if 2/3rds of the members of Congress vote for it again. Pockets Preamble Articles 1-7 Bill of Rights Amendments 11+ Image Credits: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/United_States_Constitution © Gay Miller ~ Book Units Teacher Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition Vote Directly for Senators Search and Seizure (Search Warrants) This part addresses ratification and declares that the Constitution should take affect if 9 out of 13 states ratify. This part sets the status of the Constitution as the supreme law of the land, to which leaders must be loyal. The Legislative Branch, it's powers, members, and workings The Right to Bear Arms We the People. . . Prohibition and the Repeal of Prohibition The Executive Branch (President and Vice President), it's powers, duties, and means of removal Due Process and Self-Incrimination (The Right to Remain Silent) No Quartering of Troops © Gay Miller ~ Book Units Teacher Income Tax The President serves no more than 2 terms. Right to a Speedy and Public Trial This part regulates the states' powers, and their interaction with the National government. Rights Kept by the People The Judicial Branch and defines treason 18 year old vote Trial by Jury in Cases over $20 No Cruel and Unusual Punishment How to Change the Constitution ~ 2/3 of Both Houses, 3/4 of all States Reconstruction (Abolished Slavery, Citizenship for African Americans, & Free Citizens Vote) © Gay Miller ~ Book Units Teacher Rights Reserved to the States or People http://bookunitsteacher.com/wp http://bookunitsteacher.com/ http://www.pinterest.com/lindagaymiller/ Font by Creative Clips