SS.7.C.1.7: Describe how the Constitution limits the powers of government through separation of powers and checks and balances. Words to know: Explanation Power limits Power is not held in one place, divided among the three branches. – Separation of power (SS.7.C.1.7) Power limits Power is checked in each branch by the other two branches. – Checks and balances (SS.7.C.1.7) SS.7.C.1.8: Explain the viewpoints of the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists regarding the ratification of the Constitution and inclusion of a bill of rights. Words to know: Explanation Views of Federalists Supported ratification of the Constitution. (SS.7.C.1.8) Wanted a strong central government, because a central government could represent the nation to other countries, best protect citizen’s rights, thought it would not be too powerful because of the three branches. Views of Antifederalists Did not support ratification of the Constitution. (SS.7.C.1.8) Wanted a small central government like that provided in the Articles of Confederation, because state gov’t could better take care of local needs. Opposed limiting the power of the states. Wanted a Bill of Rights to protect citizen’s rights. Ratify To pass or approve SS.7.C.1.9: Define the rule of law and recognize its influence on the American legal, political, and governmental system. Words to know: Explanation Rule of Law how it influences Laws equally to all, no one is above the law. – the development of our government(SS.7.C.1.9)
SS.7.C.1.7: Describe how the Constitution limits the powers of government through separation of powers and checks and balances. Words to know: Explanation Power limits – Separation of power (SS.7.C.1.7) Power is not held in one place, divided among the three branches. Power limits – Checks and balances (SS.7.C.1.7) Power is checked in each branch by the other two branches. SS.7.C.1.8: Explain the viewpoints of the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists regarding the ratification of the Constitution and inclusion of a bill of rights. Words to know: Explanation Views of Federalists (SS.7.C.1.8) Supported ratification of the Constitution. Wanted a strong central government, because a central government could represent the nation to other countries, best protect citizen’s rights, thought it would not be too powerful because of the three branches. Views of Antifederalists (SS.7.C.1.8) Did not support ratification of the Constitution. Wanted a small central government like that provided in the Articles of Confederation, because state gov’t could better take care of local needs. Opposed limiting the power of the states. Wanted a Bill of Rights to protect citizen’s rights. Ratify To pass or approve SS.7.C.1.9: Define the rule of law and recognize its influence on the American legal, political, and governmental system. Words to know: Explanation Rule of Law – how it influences the development of our government(SS.7.C.1.9) Laws equally to all, no one is above the law.
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