Part one of Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives Part 2
LO 1.C.1: Explain the relationship between key provisions of the Articles of Confederation and the debate over granting greater power to the federal government formerly reserved to the states.
One change includes the allowance of one vote in congress (regardless of size and population of state). This representation was skewed so the New Jersey and Virginia Plan were fought over. This led to the Great Compromise that led to the creation of the House of Representatives and the Senate. It settled the dispute of representation but the determination of representation based on slavery was settled by the 3/5th Compromise. Another change was the issue of governments control of foreign trade. After the war, everyone purchased foreign goods increasing the country's debt and bankruptcy. This demanded the need for government control over foreign trade. Shay's Rebellion was the issue of higher interest rates and higher state taxes that hurt farmers. The people could not govern themselves and domestic control was necessary.
LO 1.C.2: Analyze causes and effects of constitutional compromises in addressing political, economic, and regional divisions.
The 3/5th Compromise settled the dispute between free and slave states in regards to representation. The lower populated agricultural south wanted to gain an advantage through representation by stating that slaves should count as people. The result of this difference was the 3/5th Compromise. Another argument occurred between the Federalists and Anti Federalists. They argued between the strength of the central/federal government. They argued between fundamental right and the possibility of oppression. The solution was the Bill of Rights which guaranteed natural freedoms and liberties. Another solution to a problem was the Great Compromise. This settled the dispute between representation between big states and small states. The small states did not want the large states to run the country in terms of representation. This compromise created the House of Representatives and the Senate.
LO 1.C.3: Explain how the issues raised in the ratification debate are reflected in ongoing philosophical disagreements about democracy and governmental power.
Current problems in the present that reflect the tension between the state government and the central government include the issues of marijuana and immigration. Marijuana creates the problem in which several states have legalized it in some form while the federal government still does not see it as legal. Individuals may also make the argument of its use recreationally or medically. The enforcement of this is a complicated predicament between the states and the the federal government. Another issue includes the issue of immigration. The federal governments holds the responsibility for immigration but they are not properly assuming the responsibility for it. Therefore, the states are acting but the federal government is disagreeing with the actions of the states. The citizens are upset by the turmoil.
LO 1.D.1: Evaluate the relationship between separation of powers and checks and balances.
The United State's Government establishes the creation of the Congress, the Executive Branch and the Judiciary Branch. They each have the power to check one another. This prevents the other from getting power and using it for corrupt reasons. One example or a check is Congress's ability to go against Obama in his decision to plan for military action. In addition, Obama threatens to use the "pen" in any instance in which congress passes a bill that goes against his intentions.
LO 1.E.1: Assess how the distribution of powers among three federal branches affects policy making
In terms of making a bill, the legislature can make the laws, the executive can veto legislation or recommend legislation while the judiciary can review legislative acts. The State of the Union is an example of the president recommending legislation ideas to congress.
LO 1.F.1: Explain how and why the appropriate balance of power between national and state governments has been interpreted differently over time.
Initially, the argument of power over the government came from the anti federalists who supported state's rights. In Federalist 51 it states that "if angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary." Therefore, it addresses the issue that the government must control itself. The anti federalists wanted to prevent the corruption by giving states more rights. However, in today's society the government cause disputes between laws such as marijuana in which the states legalization of it contradicts and almost challenges the federal governments position.
LO 1.F.2: Analyze questions over the allocation and scope of central power within a federal structure.
The limits of government cause many conflictions in the government. The federal government overuses their powers throughout history as seen by the commerce clause and the necessary and proper clause. I agree with the Anti Federalist in that the central government should not have too much power. The government should not be so invasive; however, their presence is necessary to help prevent corruption in the United States because people are not innocent.
LO 1.C.1: Explain the relationship between key provisions of the Articles of Confederation and the debate over granting greater power to the federal government formerly reserved to the states.
One change includes the allowance of one vote in congress (regardless of size and population of state). This representation was skewed so the New Jersey and Virginia Plan were fought over. This led to the Great Compromise that led to the creation of the House of Representatives and the Senate. It settled the dispute of representation but the determination of representation based on slavery was settled by the 3/5th Compromise. Another change was the issue of governments control of foreign trade. After the war, everyone purchased foreign goods increasing the country's debt and bankruptcy. This demanded the need for government control over foreign trade. Shay's Rebellion was the issue of higher interest rates and higher state taxes that hurt farmers. The people could not govern themselves and domestic control was necessary.
LO 1.C.2: Analyze causes and effects of constitutional compromises in addressing political, economic, and regional divisions.
The 3/5th Compromise settled the dispute between free and slave states in regards to representation. The lower populated agricultural south wanted to gain an advantage through representation by stating that slaves should count as people. The result of this difference was the 3/5th Compromise. Another argument occurred between the Federalists and Anti Federalists. They argued between the strength of the central/federal government. They argued between fundamental right and the possibility of oppression. The solution was the Bill of Rights which guaranteed natural freedoms and liberties. Another solution to a problem was the Great Compromise. This settled the dispute between representation between big states and small states. The small states did not want the large states to run the country in terms of representation. This compromise created the House of Representatives and the Senate.
LO 1.C.3: Explain how the issues raised in the ratification debate are reflected in ongoing philosophical disagreements about democracy and governmental power.
Current problems in the present that reflect the tension between the state government and the central government include the issues of marijuana and immigration. Marijuana creates the problem in which several states have legalized it in some form while the federal government still does not see it as legal. Individuals may also make the argument of its use recreationally or medically. The enforcement of this is a complicated predicament between the states and the the federal government. Another issue includes the issue of immigration. The federal governments holds the responsibility for immigration but they are not properly assuming the responsibility for it. Therefore, the states are acting but the federal government is disagreeing with the actions of the states. The citizens are upset by the turmoil.
LO 1.D.1: Evaluate the relationship between separation of powers and checks and balances.
The United State's Government establishes the creation of the Congress, the Executive Branch and the Judiciary Branch. They each have the power to check one another. This prevents the other from getting power and using it for corrupt reasons. One example or a check is Congress's ability to go against Obama in his decision to plan for military action. In addition, Obama threatens to use the "pen" in any instance in which congress passes a bill that goes against his intentions.
LO 1.E.1: Assess how the distribution of powers among three federal branches affects policy making
In terms of making a bill, the legislature can make the laws, the executive can veto legislation or recommend legislation while the judiciary can review legislative acts. The State of the Union is an example of the president recommending legislation ideas to congress.
LO 1.F.1: Explain how and why the appropriate balance of power between national and state governments has been interpreted differently over time.
Initially, the argument of power over the government came from the anti federalists who supported state's rights. In Federalist 51 it states that "if angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary." Therefore, it addresses the issue that the government must control itself. The anti federalists wanted to prevent the corruption by giving states more rights. However, in today's society the government cause disputes between laws such as marijuana in which the states legalization of it contradicts and almost challenges the federal governments position.
LO 1.F.2: Analyze questions over the allocation and scope of central power within a federal structure.
The limits of government cause many conflictions in the government. The federal government overuses their powers throughout history as seen by the commerce clause and the necessary and proper clause. I agree with the Anti Federalist in that the central government should not have too much power. The government should not be so invasive; however, their presence is necessary to help prevent corruption in the United States because people are not innocent.