1 Weak Central Government Articles of Confederation 2

1) Weak Central Government: Articles of Confederation 2) Wrecked Economy 3) Weak Military 4) Creation of a National Government POSSIBLE DANGERS

On these points, they generally agreed:

3) How Much Federal Power? 4) Abuse of Power Protections

• “Executes” (Implements) and “Enforces” the Law • Creates Departments to Implement Law • Commander-In-Chief of Army + Navy • Chief Representative of U. S. in Foreign Relations • Consists of President, Vice President, Cabinet, and Departments • Must be Natural Born U. S. Citizen • Must be at least 35 years of age • Must be Resident for 14 years • Electoral College System by State Legislatures

FIRST SUPREME COURT Article III – THE JUDICIARY • Reviews Laws and Treaties for Constitutionality • Handles legal disputes between States; National legal cases and controversies; • 1 Supreme Court • Any Number of Inferior Courts • Congress determines structure

BY THE EXECUTIVE • Veto Legislation • Recommends Legislation to Congress • Power of Appointment • Executive Privilege BY THE JUDICIARY • Judicial Review – May Call Law “Unconstitutional” • Checks the Work of Congressional Committees BY ITSELF • 2 Houses must pass legislation • Differences in Bills by 2 houses adjusted by committee

BY THE LEGISLATIVE • Power of Purse • Overriding The Veto • Senate Approves Appointments: Cabinet, Federal Justices • Senate Approves Treaties • Congressional Investigation • Constitutional Amendments • Impeachment BY THE JUDICIARY • Judicial Review – May Call Law “Unconstitutional” • Checks the Work and Decisions of Executive Departments • Injunctions and Mandamus Writs BY ITSELF • Cabinet Meetings Held • Independent Policy Makers appointed

BY THE LEGISLATIVE • Approval of Judicial Candidates • Decides jurisdiction and size of court • Impeachment of Judges • Constitutional Amendments BY THE EXECUTIVE • Appoints Judges • Pardons and Reprieves BY ITSELF • Judicial Review of Lower courts • Reversing Previous Supreme Court Decisions

Discussion Topic 1: Slavery and The Constitution • If the Slavery issue had been dealt with during the Constitutional Convention, would the Constitution have been ratified? • Should the Slavery issue have been dealt with immediately in The Constitutional Convention?

Discussion Topic 2: The Federalist and Anti-Federalist Debate

Discussion Topic 3: The Constitution and The Bill of Rights

Class Project 1: The Federalist and Anti-Federalist Debate