Goldilocks and the Three Goldilocks and the Three Bears of GovernmentBears of Government..

Thank You Jim Henson Productions.Thank You Jim Henson Productions.

King George III and Papa BearKing George III and Papa Bear

Reasons they are similarReasons they are similar

Papa Bear’s Chair is Papa Bear’s Chair is Too HardToo Hard.. King George taxed the colonists without King George taxed the colonists without

representation, making life Too Hard.representation, making life Too Hard. Papa Bear’s bed is too hard.Papa Bear’s bed is too hard. King George forced colonists to give their bed to King George forced colonists to give their bed to

troops (Quartering Act). We slept on the Floor.troops (Quartering Act). We slept on the Floor. Papa Bear is the head of the House.Papa Bear is the head of the House. King George is the Head of the Government.King George is the Head of the Government.

Articles of Confederation and Articles of Confederation and Momma BearMomma Bear

Reasons why they are similarReasons why they are similar

Momma Bear’s chair is too soft. No support.Momma Bear’s chair is too soft. No support. The Articles of Confederation have a weak The Articles of Confederation have a weak

National Government. No support.National Government. No support. Momma Bear is not Head of the House.Momma Bear is not Head of the House. Under the articles, the Congress lacks the power Under the articles, the Congress lacks the power

in final decisions.in final decisions. Momma Bear is the exact opposite of Papa Bear.Momma Bear is the exact opposite of Papa Bear. The Articles of Confederation are the exact The Articles of Confederation are the exact

opposite of King George III.opposite of King George III.

The Constitution and Baby BearThe Constitution and Baby Bear

Reasons why they are similarReasons why they are similar

Baby Bear always provides the right amount of everything.Baby Bear always provides the right amount of everything. The Constitution protects the country with Checks and The Constitution protects the country with Checks and

Balances to provide the right amount of Power.Balances to provide the right amount of Power. Baby Bear’s Chair, Bed, and Porridge are always just right.Baby Bear’s Chair, Bed, and Porridge are always just right. In the Constitution, all power and parts are made just right.In the Constitution, all power and parts are made just right. Baby Bear is always the right mix between Momma Bear Baby Bear is always the right mix between Momma Bear

and Papa Bear.and Papa Bear. The Constitution is the right blend of King George and the The Constitution is the right blend of King George and the

Articles of Confederation.Articles of Confederation.

FederalistsFederalists

These men are FOR the Constitution.These men are FOR the Constitution. Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James

Madison do not want another Momma Bear Madison do not want another Momma Bear Government.Government.

Anti FederalistsAnti Federalists

These men are Against the Constitution.These men are Against the Constitution. George Mason and Patrick Henry do not George Mason and Patrick Henry do not

want another Papa Bear Government.want another Papa Bear Government.

With These….With These….

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