events that led to the Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation

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First discussion:

 

Learning Objectives:

  • Describe the events that led to the Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation.
  • Explain how the Constitution attempted to improve America’s governance and outline the major institutions established by the Constitution.
  • Present the controversies involved in the struggle for ratification.
  • Describe what the Constitution says about the powers of the national government and of the states.
  • Consider how the relationship between the federal and state governments has changed over time.
  • Consider the powers of the national government
  • Consider the powers of states governments
  • Consider the meaning of concurrent powers
  • Consider the meaning of the prohibited powers.

 

Student will:

  • Analyze the reasons for the failure of the Articles of Confederation.
  • Analyze the background of the creation of the 2nd republic.
  • Analyze the 7 Articles of the U.S.Constitution.
  • Analyze the reasons for the failure of the Articles of Confederation.
  • Analyze the background of the creation of the 2nd republic.
  • Analyze the interaction between the federal and state governments.
  • Trace developments in the federal framework leading to a stronger national government.

Required Resources:

  • Read: Chapters 2 & 3
  • Watch: Media Resources

 

During this week, you have studied the constitutional foundation and the creation of the federal system. Keep in mind that you will analyze how the U.S. Constitution organizes the powers, the rights, and the responsibilities for individuals, state governments, and the national one as well. Pay close attention to the 7 Articles, the principles of the Constitution, the mechanism of checks and balances, separation of powers, the division of powers between the national and state governments.

Post an explanation for the difference between the unitary, the confederal, and the federal system. Next, explain how the U.S. Constitution limits the powers of the national government, empowers the state governments, and protects individual rights. Finally, explain and support your position by utilizing the learning resources whether the U.S. Constitution should be a model for other nations elsewhere in the world.

 

To prepare yourself:

  • Read chapters 2 & 3
  • Watch the assigned clip

 

 

 

Second discussion:

Learning Objectives:

  • Explain the origins and evolution of civil liberties in the Bill of Rights as they apply to the federal government and the states.
  • Describe how the First Amendment protects freedom of religion and free speech.
  • Explore whether the Second Amendment means people have a right to own guns.
  • Explain the major rights that people have if they are accused of a crime.
  • Trace the legal developments and social movements that expanded civil rights.
  • Describe the protection of civil rights
  • Understanding the Affirmative Action

 

Student will:

  • Analyze the difference between civil liberties and civil rights
  • Assess whether people have a right to privacy under the Constitution.
  • Analyze how different groups have fought for and won the protection of their civil rights.
  • Contrast arguments for and against affirmative action.

Required Resources

  • Read: Chapter 4
  • Watch: Media Resources

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYEfLm5dLMQ&feature=emb_logo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9HVfwhnYiI&feature=emb_logo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRbwfwql_Jk&feature=emb_logo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaWgg9rUNz0&feature=emb_logo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTGHLdr-iak&feature=emb_logo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lC2Xpgfduk&feature=emb_logo

 

Thomas Jefferson said, “Bill of Rights is what people are entitled to against every government on earth”. To understand this better, you will need to read chapter 4  and watch the assigned clips.

 

Post an explanation for the difference between civil liberties and civil rights. Then, explain the importance of the nationalization of the Bill of Rights. Although the right to privacy was not granted in the Bill of Rights, it was developed constitutionally. Reflect on the importance of the right to privacy and explain why. Next, reflect on the importance of the “Equal Protection Clause” to empower civil rights after Brown vs. Board of Education 1954. Finally, explain and support your position by utilizing the learning resources whether we should give up part of our civil liberties in the name of national security.

 

 

Resources: The reading book is

Ginsberg, B., Lowi, T., Weir, M., Tolbert, C. J., Campbell, A.L., & Spitzer, R. (2019). We the people: An introduction to american politics. (12th Ed.). New York: Norton & Company Inc.

 

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