Today's Agenda

Content Standards: HS.C.CP.1
Explain how the U.S. Constitution embodies the principles of rule of law, popular sovereignty, republicanism, federalism, separation of powers and checks and balances to promote general welfare.
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Learning Target:
I can identify the major principles of the U.S. Constitution, and I can explain how each is embodied in the document.

Critical Vocabulary: Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, Shays’ Rebellion, Constitutional Convention, Federalism, Virginia Plan, New Jersey Plan, Great Compromise, Three-Fifths Compromise, Federalists, Anti-Federalists
 
Today's Agenda:

1. Background Question: What is the minimum number of Electors a candidate must win in order to become president?
2. Citizenship Question: Which of the following includes three of the 13 original states? 
   A. Georgia, Indiana, New York 
   B. Maine, Ohio, and West Virginia 
   C. Vermont, Florida, and Pennsylvania 
   D. Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina
3. Guided Instruction: US Constitution Study Guide
4. ​Reflection Question: Did the Constitution create a strong national government or strong state governments? Explain.​