do now: 9/13 answer the following in your binder: (bullet or sentences) why do we need a government?
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Do Now: 9/13Answer the following in your binder:(bullet or sentences)
Why do we need a government?
ActivityO In your groups read your assigned scenario.OComplete the Pro and Con list with your
group members. OBe ready to share your ideas with the class.
OWhat similarities can we draw??
How does a government protect us?OWith a partner come up with at least
four examples in your notebooks.OBe ready to share.
How should the government or society respond to acts of violence?
Think about…OWhat might people who are stronger
or smarter than others do?
OWhat are some things that people could do to protect their lives, liberty, or property?
Why do we need a gov’t?
1.)Makes order out of chaosOLaws, rules
2.)ProtectionOCivil liberties, rights
3.)PowerOChecks & Balances, Separation
of Powers
Homework
ORead Lesson in your We The People textbook.
OFinish getting supplies!!!!
9/19
Do Now: Review your government activityAgenda: OGo Over Activity/ExamplesONotes on foundation of our government
OHW: Reading and questions on Early America.
State of Nature
o John Locke, an English philosopher, influenced the thinking of the founding fathers.
oAccording to Locke this is when NO government or laws exist.
o Your scenarios last class were examples of this!!
Locke’s Natural Rights1.) Life: People want to survive and feel safe
2.) Liberty: People want to be free and make their own decisions
3.) Property: People want to own things that are necessary to survive (homes, land)
OAll people have these rights because they are human beings!!
Social Contract
Agreement between government and people.O This is what you are giving up to be
protected by your government!!!
In a state of nature, no one has the right to govern you, no one’s life, liberty or property would be protected.
Therefore, the people must give their consent.
Influences of a Republic
OSystem of government where people elect representatives
ORepresentatives manage government for people – common good
Common GoodOCitizens have the power to
rule/governOCitizens delegate or entrust their
power by electing leaders to serve their interests.
OWork cooperatively to promote common good rather than their self-interests.
Adapting a Republican Gov’t
US as a DemocracyOPeople choose leaders who make lawsORepresentatives run government for common good
How are we a Representative Democracy?
HW: Reading on Early AmericaAnswer A-D
Recap Vocab:-State of Nature-Consent-Natural Rights-Social Contract-Democracy
Do Now: 9/181.) Take out your HW to be checked
2.) Complete the Map of the United States using the key.
Agenda:-Go over HW-Activity on Early ExplorationDebrief
Homework