Chapter 2: Roots of American Democracy

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Chapter 2 Roots of American Democracy

• Section 3 The Nations First Governments

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BW1 What were the basic characteristics of
governments that most states created?

• Most states established three branches of
  governmenta legislature, a governor, and judges
  and courts.

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BW2 Why did Americans decide to revise the
Articles of Confederation?

• The country faced serious financial troubles and
  disruptions like Shayss Rebellion, which
  frightened Americans.

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HW1 Key Terms

• Paragraph (5-7 sentences)
• Constitution
• Bicameral
• Confederation
• Ratify
• Amend

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HW2 Identify

• What was the first written constitution of the
  United States?
• The first written constitution of the United
  States was the Articles of Confederation.

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HW3 Contrast

• How did the Massachusetts constitution differ
  from most other state constitutions?
• Most other state constitutions made the
  legislature supreme. Massachusetts divided power
  among the three branches of government.

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HW4 Drawing Conclusions

• Legislatures were elected by the people.
• They feared the executive branch (governor) would
  become too powerful, creating a monarchy.

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HW5 Categorizing Information

• Needs for Articles
• Weaknesses of Articles