Georgia Constitution

of 1777
And the
Articles of
Confederation

GEORGIA HISTORY
10/17/2016

GPS Standards:SS8H4 The student will describe the impact of events

that led to the ratification of the United States Constitution and the
Bill of Rights. a. Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of both the
Georgia Constitution of 1777 and the Articles of Confederation and explain
how weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation led to a need to revise the
Articles. b. Describe the role of Georgia at the Constitutional Convention of
1787; include the role of Abraham Baldwin and William Few, and reasons why
Georgia ratified the new constitution

Learning Target: Today, I will be able to explain

the strengths and weaknesses of Georgias
Constitution of 1777 by completing a brace map
Day 1 notes: Georgia Constitution of
1777/Strengths and Weaknesses
Students complete: 1) Reflection 2) Brace Map 3)
Word Wall 1- 8 4 ) Text 148,152,165book questions

Georgia Constitution of
1777

GPS Standards:SS8H4 The student will describe the

impact of events that led to the ratification of the
United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights. a.
Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of both the Georgia
Constitution of 1777 and the Articles of Confederation and
explain how weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation led to
a need to revise the Articles. b. Describe the role of Georgia
at the Constitutional Convention of 1787; include the role of
Abraham Baldwin and William Few, and reasons why Georgia
ratified the new constitution

Georgia History 10/4/16

SS8H4 The student will describe the impact of events that led to the ratification of the United
States Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
a. Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of both the Georgia Constitution of 1777 and the Articles of
Confederation and explain how weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation led to a need to revise the
Articles.
b. Describe the role of Georgia at the Constitutional Convention of 1787; include the role of Abraham
Baldwin and William Few, and reasons why Georgia ratified the new constitution

Learning Target: Today, I will be able to

identify strengths and weaknesses of the
Georgia Constitution of 1777 by
completing my 5 point inspection reflection
Georgia Milestone Practice Question
Check: Unit 3 Vocab 1-4
Day 1 Notes: Georgias
Government/Georgia Constitution of 1777
Students complete 10/5/16: 1) Brace
Map/Ga. Constitution of 1777 2) 5 point
inspection reflection 3) Vocab. 5-7 4) What
I know Thus Far 1-54

Two Rule Books

1.
(Georgia)

2.

STATE

FEDERAL

The united Sates )

Georgia Constitution of 1777

After the Declaration of Independence was adopted

Georgias provincial congress met to create a new
government.
The Constitution of 1777 created a separate
legislative(make laws), executive(enforce laws) and
judicial branches (interpret laws) of Government
The one house legislature elected the governor and
other state officials, and had more power than the
other two branches
Governors served one term
A superior court was created for each county

Georgia Constitution of 1777

Strengths
Separation of government branches
Protection of basic rights
Weaknesses
Legislature had too much power (elected
governor and other state officials)
Legislature had only one house so they
had no one to check them
Governor was only elected to one year
term (limited effectiveness)
It was not ratified by the people so it did
not fully represent their interests or
desires

So What:___________________________.

PIC

PIC
So Why: _____________________________.

T Chart
Georgia Constitution of 1777
STRENGTHS

Still have Legislative

Branch
Three Branches
Three Branches had
separate powers
Established counties
replaced parishes
Established local
(county)
governments

WEAKNESSES

Legislature was unicameral

(one house)
No checks and balances-no
second house in Legislative
Branch
Governor served only 1 year
Executive branch was weakcouldnt veto laws, grant
pardons
Legislative elected council-had
power to veto the Governor
Three branches but the
legislative branch was much
more powerful than the others

Articles of Confederation
Written to be the foundation of our
new national government
At 1st it was written with a strong
central government
Many states disagreed with the idea
of a strong central government
When passed the Articles of
Confederation set up a weak national
government
States had a lot of authority over
their own rules and laws

Georgia History 10/13/2015

SS8H4 The student will describe the impact of events that led to the ratification of
the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
a. Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of both the Georgia Constitution of 1777 and
the Articles of Confederation and explain how weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation led
to a need to revise the Articles.
b. Describe the role of Georgia at the Constitutional Convention of 1787; include the role
of Abraham Baldwin and William Few, and reasons why Georgia ratified the new constitution

Learning Target: Today, I will be able explain

the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles
of Confederation by completing a brace-map
Notes: Strengths and Weaknesses of A.O.C.
Students complete: 1) 5 point inspection
reflection 2)Brace map 3) Word Wall 3- 8 4 )
Text 148,152,165 book questions

GEORGIA HISTORY 10/5/2016

SS8H4 The student will describe the impact of events that led to the ratification of the United States
Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
a. Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of both the Georgia Constitution of 1777 and the Articles of
Confederation and explain how weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation led to a need to revise the Articles.
b. Describe the role of Georgia at the Constitutional Convention of 1787; include the role of Abraham Baldwin
and William Few, and reasons why Georgia ratified the new constitution

Learning Target: Today, I can explain why

the Articles of Confederation had to be
revised by writing my 5 point reflection.
Milestone Practice Question
Check: Vocab 5-7
Brain Pop: Articles of Confederation.
Day two notes: Articles of Confederation.
Students complete by Thursday, Oct. 6:
1) All thinking maps 2) All Reflections 3)
What I Know Thus Far 1-54/Checking 1-10
Friday

Why the change in Govt?

Weak central government
Economy was unstable
States issued near worthless paper
money that merchants would not
accept
State governments discouraged
trade by taxing products of other
states

T Chart
Articles of Confederation

STRENGTHS

First written
Constitution of the
new nation
Had a legislature
Strong state
governments

WEAKNESSES

weak central government

No executive or judicial
branch (no one to enforce
laws or hear disputes)
Did not allow the central
(federal) government to
impose taxes
No Checks and Balances
Central government did
not have taxes, so no
military
Central government did not
print money
States had all the power

A-B-C DIRECTIONS

Directions for completing thinking maps:

Group A Complete the exact thinking map on the board. Provide
two facts ,two pictures, and complete the so what, and so why. You
may use your phone or textbook for research.

Group B Complete the exact thinking map as shown on the

board. Provide at least three facts and three pictures. Complete
the so what and so why. You may use your phone or textbook for
research.

Group C - Create a thinking map of your choice using the topics

on the board. Your thinking maps must have at least 4 facts, four
pictures, and explanation of so what and so why. Color your
pictures. You may use your phone or textbook for research.

So what?________________________
______________________________.

PIC

PIC
So why?______________
_____________________.

Articles of Confederation
Weaknesses:
No way to levy taxesthe country is unable to
pay debts or soldiers
No way to regulate trade-created problems
between the states
Could pass laws but had no way to enforce
them on a state level
Each state received only one vote regardless of
population
No executive or judicial branch of government
only legislativeNo one to decide disputes
No way to raise an army without the states
permissionnation is defenseless

Constitutional Convention

Where: Philadelphia, PA
What: Delegates met to revise the Articles of
Confederation.
When: 1787
Why: States realized a need from a strong
National Government
Who: 12 of the 13 states sent delegates(55
delegates) attended except for Rhode Island who
boycotted
Georgia sends four delegates William Pierce,
William Houston, William Few, and Abraham
Baldwin
Georgia delegates looked after interest of state,
opposed ban on slavery, and supported strong
central government

Georgia History 10/20/2015

SS8H4 The student will describe the impact of events that led to the ratification of the United States
Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
a. Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of both the Georgia Constitution of 1777 and the Articles of Confederation
and explain how weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation led to a need to revise the Articles.
b. Describe the role of Georgia at the Constitutional Convention of 1787; include the role of Abraham Baldwin and
William Few, and reasons why Georgia ratified the new constitution
Learning Target: Today, I can explain the purpose for the Constitutional Convention by writing a 5 point inspection reflection.

Learning Target: Today, I will be able to explain how the

Great Compromise effected representation in Congress by
completing a flow thinking map
Check Reflection on Constitutional Convention.
Notes: The Great Compromise
UNIT 4 TEST FOUNDATIONS OF GOVERNMENT TEST FRIDAY
Students complete: 1) Flow Map 2) 5 point inspection
reflection 3) Guided Reading Practice Unit 1 and 2 3) Word
Wall 3- 8 4) Text 148,152,165 book questions

GEORGIA HISTORY
10/21/2015

SS8H4 The student will describe the impact of events that led to the ratification of the
United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
a. Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of both the Georgia Constitution of 1777 and the Articles
of Confederation and explain how weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation led to a need to revise
the Articles.
b. Describe the role of Georgia at the Constitutional Convention of 1787; include the role of
Abraham Baldwin and William Few, and reasons why Georgia ratified the new constitution
Learning Target: Today, I can explain the purpose for the Constitutional Convention by writing a 5 point
inspection reflection.

Learning Target: Today, I will be able to assess my

knowledge of the Foundations of Government by completing
a study guide
Check: Squares 3 and 4
UNIT 4 TEST FOUNDATIONS OF GOVERNMENT TEST FRIDAY
Students complete: 1) Study Guide 2) All thinking maps 3)
All 5 point inspection reflections 4) Guided Reading Practice
Unit 1 and 2 5) Word Wall 3- 8 6) Text 148,152,165 book
questions

Georgia History 10/06/2016

SS8H4 The student will describe the impact of events that
led to the ratification of the United States Constitution and
the Bill of Rights.
a. Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of both the Georgia
Constitution of 1777 and the Articles of Confederation and explain
how weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation led to a need to
revise the Articles.
b. Describe the role of Georgia at the Constitutional
Convention of 1787; include the role of Abraham Baldwin and
William Few, and reasons why Georgia ratified the new constitution
Learning Target: Today, I can explain the purpose for the
Constitutional Convention by writing a 5 point inspection reflection.
Learning Target: Today, I can explain why the Constitutional
Convention was very important in reference to
representation in congress by writing my 5 point inspection.
Milestone practice question.
Day 4 notes: The Great Compromise/Constitutional
Convention.
Students complete by Friday Oct. 7, 2016: 1) All thinking
maps 2) Vocab 3) All Reflections

Georgia History 10/07/2016

SS8H4 The student will describe the impact of
events that led to the ratification of the United
States Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
a. Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of both the
Georgia Constitution of 1777 and the Articles of
Confederation and explain how weaknesses in the Articles
of Confederation led to a need to revise the Articles.
b. Describe the role of Georgia at the Constitutional
Convention of 1787; include the role of Abraham Baldwin
and William Few, and reasons why Georgia ratified the new
constitution
Learning Target: Today, I can assess my prior
knowledge of Units 1-4 standards by completing
What I Know Thus Far review sheet
Milestone practice question.
Check: 1-10 What I Know Thus Far
Students complete by Monday, Oct. 10, 2016: 1) All
thinking maps 2) Vocab 3) All Reflections 4) What I
know Thus Far 11-70/no due date set on this

Problems

The Great Compromise

Legislative Branch
States with large
populations wanted
representation based
on population.
States with small
populations wanted
equal representation

Solution
Two House legislature
created
Senate equal
representation (2 per
state)
House of
Representative
based on population

>Abraham Baldwin: Georgia signer, cast a critical vote that ended a tie to allow the Great Compromise to move forward, Kept the convention together.
> William Few/Abraham Baldwin: House and Senate members from Georgia that signed the US. Constitution.

SO WHAT:___________________________.

PROBLEMS

SOLUTIONS
PI
C

Legislative
Branch

Larger states
Wanted
representatio
n
Based on
population

Small states
wanted
=
representati
on

THE GREAT COMPROMISE

PI
C

PIC

SO WHY:______________________.

PI
C

Problems

The Great Compromise

__________ Branch
States with _______
populations wanted
representation based
on _________.
States
with_________populatio
ns wanted
equal___________

Solution
______ House legislature
created
Senate __________
representation (__ per
state)
House of_____________
based
on_____________

>____________ Baldwin: Georgia signer, cast a_______ vote that ended a tie to allow the Great_________ to move forward, Kept the_________ together.
> William_________/Abraham___________: House and________ members from Georgia that ___________ the US. Constitution.

Georgia History 10/10/2016

SS8H4 The student will describe the impact of events that led to the
ratification of the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
a. Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of both the Georgia Constitution of
1777 and the Articles of Confederation and explain how weaknesses in the Articles
of Confederation led to a need to revise the Articles.
b. Describe the role of Georgia at the Constitutional Convention of 1787;
include the role of Abraham Baldwin and William Few, and reasons why Georgia
ratified the new constitution

Learning Target: Today, I identify the

branches and levels of government by
writing my 5 point inspection reflection.
Check: Georgia Constitution of 1777
Brace Map
Milestone practice question.
Students complete by Tuesday, Oct. 11,
2016: 1) All thinking maps 2) Vocab 3)
All Reflections 4) What I know Thus Far
11-70/no due date set on this
assignment

Branches an d levels of Government

***Checks and Balances/keep power balanced/prevent corruption

for example> Governor can veto a bill/Example of how the
executive branch can check on the legislative branch

* Executive branch enforces the law

* Legislative branch creates the law
* Judicial branch interprets the law
***Constitutionalism government must be based on the will of
the people
***There are three levels of government: National, State, and
Local
***Federalism: Citizens living under 2 governments that share
power and have independent power
examples of Federalism

* ****8

HOW OUR GOVERNMENT IS STRUCTURED

CHECKS AND BALANCES

3 LEVELS

BRANCHES

PICS

CONSTITUTIONALISM

FEDERALISM

SO WHAT:_______________________________________________
SO WHY:________________________________________________

Choice Thinking Map: 1) Include one illustration 2) So What 3) So

Why

GEORGIAS CONSTITUTION

***The preamble an introduction in our constitution that

explains the reasons why our framers made our
government a republic.
1. Article 1: Individual rights Bill of Rights
2. Article 2: Election process
3. Article 3: Article 3: Outlines (Legislative Branch)
structures and rules
4. Article 4: Constitutional Boards and
Commissions>Provides for a: Public Service
Commission, State Board of Pardons and Paroles.
5. Article 5: Executive Branch> Sets out the
qualifications and terms of office for the governor
and Lt. Governor

***Articles 1-10
1. Article 1: Individual rights Bill of Rights, Separation of
powers/church & state, property rights
2. Article 2: Elections must be by secret ballot and lawabiding, Steps to take for a run-off election, Steps to
take if a public official is found guilty of a serious crime
3. Article 3: Article 3: Outlines (Legislative Branch) the
structure and function of the two houses of GAs General
Assembly. Explains how bills are passed into laws
4. Article 4: Constitutional Boards and
Commissions>Provides for a: Public Service Commission,
State Board of Pardons and Paroles, State Personnel
Board, State Transportation Board, Veterans Service
Board, and Board of Natural Resources
5. Article 5: Executive Branch> Sets out the qualifications
and terms of office for the governor and lieutenant
governor. Explains duties and powers of governor

***Articles 6-10
6. Article 6: Judicial Branch> discusses the
different courts and their powers
7. Article 7: Taxation and Finance
8. Article 8: Education> Explains how GAs
public school system is paid for by taxes.
Outlines the structure of the school system
at state and local levels
9. Article 9: Outlines County and city
government structure and duties
10. Article 10: Amendments to the
Constitution or how to make changes

***United States Government

***The Government of The United States is based on a

written constitution
***The supreme law of the land is The U.S. Constitution
***The levels of government 1. Federal 2. State 3 . Local
***IF at anytime that there is a conflict between State and
Federal law, Federal law overrides State law
***The Great Compromise was a result of combining two
plans to form our government: 1) New Jersey Plan-Power to
amend the constitution 2) The Virginia Plan-3
branches/stronger national govt
***Antifederalists: Opposed a stronger National Govt

Three Branches of
Government

Georgia History 10/27/2014

Georgia Performance Standard: SS8H4>The
student will describe the impact of events that led
to the ratification of the United States
Constitution and the Bill of Rights
Learning Target: Today, I will be able to explain
how political parties shape policy making
decisions.
UNIT 4 TEST TODAY
TURN IN STUDY GUIDES/STORY
Test Corrections Unit 3: 1.)100-90=Correct each
answer and question 1 time 2) 89-80=2 times3)
79-70=3 times 3) 69-below=4 times/Parent
signature on Scan-tron
Bill projects due at the end of class tomorrow!
Students complete: 1) Bill Projects due tomorrow
2) Text book looking ahead questions>
96,109,113,119 , 128,141,148,152, 165, 175,

***A Plan built into The United States Constitution to protect the
rights of citizens/first 10 amendments

***The executive branch is the

largest branch of government

***Citizenship/***EXACT TEST ITEMS

***Lowe Voter turnout results in more government
control
***The most significant form of citizen participation to
influence government is Voting
***To Vote in The United States you must be at least
18 years old and a citizen of the state and county
***When voters elect officials to make political
decisions for themthis is known as representative
democracy
***The most visible activity in our democratic
government is an election
***Representative Democracy- representatives are
elected to make government decisions for the citizens

***Influencing Public Policy and

Political Parties/Elections

***Public policy-Government goal with a plan to achieve it

***Interests groups work in large numbers because it gives them
more power than if they acted alone
***Political parties play their biggest role in election
***Political party-A political organization that seeks to shape public
policy by electing members to gov. office
***In The United States , there are two major political parties1.
Democrats 2. Republicans
***Direct Democracy is when voters are allowed to make a
policy decision themselves through voting.
***The general election is when citizens vote for a
representative at the national, and state, and local level
***Primary election take place so voters can nominate a
candidate for the November election