2. Democracy in America p. 2 In 1831, Alexis de Tocqueville
came to US from France to study the prison systems. Andrew Jackson
was president.
3. Democracy in America 3. Populism -Popular Sovereignty- 2.
Individualism 1. Laissez-Faire -Free Enterprise- 4. Egalitarianism
-Equality- 5. Liberty
4. Democracy in America Noticing how different America was then
France, Tocqueville tried to identify the ways they were different.
He wrote the book Democracy in America detailing those things. He
said that five things set America apart and he discussed them in
his book: o Liberty o Egalitarianism (Equality) o Individualism o
Populism (Popular Sovereignty) o Liassez-faire
5. Democracy in America 3. Populism -Popular Sovereignty- 2.
Individualism 1. Laissez-Faire -Free Enterprise- 4. Egalitarianism
-Equality- 5. Liberty
6. Laissez-Faire The role of government was more limited in
America then in Europe. People relied more on themselves and each
person is the best judge of the personal interests. Government took
a Laissez-Faire HANDS OFF approach to the economy. So
Free-Enterprise allowed for individuals to own and operate
companies.
7. Democracy in America 3. Populism -Popular Sovereignty- 2.
Individualism 1. Laissez-Faire -Free Enterprise- 4. Egalitarianism
-Equality- 5. Liberty
8. Individualism People in America were free to flourish
without hereditary distinction didnt matter what family you were
born into you could accomplish whatever you set your mind to. In
America individuals believed that they could rise in society and
organized themselves into groups such as charity
organizations.
9. Democracy in America 3. Populism -Popular Sovereignty- 2.
Individualism 1. Laissez-Faire -Free Enterprise- 4. Egalitarianism
-Equality- 5. Liberty
10. Populism Popular Sovereignty aka We the People Tocqueville
stated a government where the people more or less participate in
their government. Populism refers to the participation of the
common people in political life; since everyone in society was
equal, everyone has the same right to participate in
government.
11. Democracy in America 3. Populism -Popular Sovereignty- 2.
Individualism 1. Laissez-Faire -Free Enterprise- 4. Egalitarianism
-Equality- 5. Liberty
12. Egalitarian Equality A Society of equals. In Europe there
were social classes, in American there were differences in wealth,
power and intelligence but everyone was equal socially.
13. Liberty Liberty means protection against a tyrannical
(Abusive) government. Tocqueville noted that Americans were devoted
to the rule of law and that the American Federal system helped
prevent the rise of an over-powerful government. He noted that
American customs and manners were devoted to the spirit of
liberty.
14. Democracy in America 3. Populism -Popular Sovereignty- 2.
Individualism 1. Laissez-Faire -Free Enterprise- 4. Egalitarianism
-Equality- 5. Liberty
15. Founding Fathers p.3
16. Benjamin Rush Born: December 24, 1745 Died: Job: Medical
Doctor, Politician Rush published the first American textbook on
Chemistry In June of 1776 he was elected to attend the Continental
Congress. He signed the Declaration of Independence. He was also a
social activist, a prominent advocate for the abolition of slavery,
an advocate for scientific education for the masses, including
women, and for public medical clinics to treat the poor. He died at
the age of 68 at his home in Philadelphia, the most celebrated
physician in America The Father of American Medicine.
17. Charles Carroll Born: Sept. 19, 1737 in Annapolis, Maryland
Died: November 14, 1832 Job: Attorney, politician In 1772 he
anonymously engaged the secretary of the colony of Maryland in a
series of Newspaper articles protesting the right of the British
government to tax the colonies without representation. Carroll was
an early advocate for armed resistance with the object of
separation from Gr. Britain. Carroll was elected to represent
Maryland on the 4th of July, and though he was too late to vote for
the Declaration, he did sign it. Charles Carroll was the last
surviving member of those who signed the Declaration. He died, the
last survivor of the signers of the Declaration, in 1832 at the age
of 95.
18. John Witherspoon Signer of the Declaration of Independence.
As president of the College of New Jersey (176894; now Princeton
University), he trained many leaders of the early nation and was
the only active clergyman and the only college president to sign
the Declaration
19. Jonathan Trumbull, Sr. Jonathan Trumbull, Sr. was the
governor of Connecticut. When British General Thomas Gage requested
assistance, he refused stating that he would support the Patriots
instead. The only Colonial Governor to support the American
Revolution and go against England. Close friend of George
Washington.
20. John Peter Mulenburg Born: October 1, 1746 Died: October 1,
1807 Job: Soldier, Politician, Protestant Minister Supported
colonist views, and during Sunday service he pulled off his
clerical robes to reveal a soldiers uniform. He enlisted more than
100 men; waspart of the Black Regiment a group of ministers who
wore clerical robeswhile preaching and recruiting for the
Revolutionary Cause.
21. John Hancock President of the Second Continental Congress.
Signer of the D.O.I. Said to have signed it so large so that King
George would be able to read it.
22. John Jay Born: Dec 12, 1745 in New York City. Died: May 17,
1829 Helped write the Federalist Papers that urged people to accept
the Constitution the way it was (without the Bill of Rights). John
Jay was an American statesman, Patriot, diplomat, Founding Father
of the United States, signer of the Treaty of Paris First Chief
Justice of the United States
23. John Locke John Locke FRS, was an English philosopher and
physician regarded as one of the most influential of Enlightenment
thinkers . His ideas and writing on limited government (everyone
must follow the law) influence Thomas Jefferson who wrote the
Declaration of Independence.
24. George Washington President of the 1st Continental Congress
Leader of the Continental Army during the American Revolution.
25. Thomas Jefferson Founding Father Wrote the Declaration of
Independence
26. the Constitution p.5 And the Heros that protect it!
27. Constitution Is the Rule Book of the United States. It was
created to improve our country and create a fair government. The
way The Founding Fathers wrote it, they made sure it was flexible
(could be added to or changed if needed).
28. When the Founding Fathers wrote the Constitution they made
sure that there were 7 ideas (or principals) included in it. The
Rule Book Constitution Republicanis m Limited Government Individual
Rights
29. There were also 7 super heros that help protect the
principals of the Constitution. It is time for you to meet them
now.
30. The 7 Super Heros of the Powers of the Constitution
Republicanism Federalism Individual Rights Separation of Powers
Limited Government Popular Sovereignty Checks & Balances
31. Separation of Powers Guy The government has to be divided
up into three groups. That way, NOT ONE person, has too much power!
Its all about FAIR!
32. Separation of Powers The Framers were worried that too much
power might fall into the hands of one group or person so they
divided the work into three areas. I am King, I have all the power!
We will divide the power so its fair.
33. Separation of Powers US Constitution The Rule Book
Legislative Branch Makes Laws Executive Branch Enforces Laws
Judicial Branch Judges Laws
34. Federalism Dude Some jobs are shared and some are NOT! You
gotta problem with that?
35. Federalism The states and the national government need to
be partners. Some powers are shared by the States and National
governments Some powers belong only to the States and some belong
only to the National
36. Federalism NATIONAL GOVT Maintain Army Establish Post
Office Declare War STATE GOVT Establish School Marriage Laws Local
Government SHARED Taxes Courts Build Roads Banks
37. Federalism MR. CHERRY Hires Teachers Sets Rules for school
Suspends Students MRS. LUNA Grades class papers Makes Rules for
classroom Puts in grades and conduct SHARED Enforce Tardies Enforce
Dress Code Strive for Student Success
38. Republicanism Gurl We the People VOTE for who we want to be
in charge! VOTE VOTE VOTE
39. Republicanism How do give the government its power? We
VOTE! We get to pick those people that are in Congress, the Senate,
our President, etc. Anyone that is in a public office we pick!
40. Sir Popular Sovereignty Power to the People!
41. Popular Sovereignty Where does the government get its
power? A King?? No..of course not. The People of the United States
give the government its power!
42. Checks N Balances Chick I love shopping, but Checks and
Balances is about making sure everyone is doing their job, not a
checkbook to take to the mall..
43. Checks and Balances Power should be a check to Power ~
Baron de Montesquieu What does that mean? That means that each
branch of the government can check on the other and approve or stop
what they are doing.
44. Checks Congress Checks Courts CHECKS & BALANCES
45. Limited Government AKA LG We all have to follow the Laweven
President Obama!
46. In the American Government, everyone must follow the law! A
limited government is not all-powerful. What the government and
leaders do is limited to those powers given to them by the people.
Limited Government AKA LG
47. Indy Individual Rights Kid My rights are UNALIENABLE! That
means no one can take them away from me!! Id like to see you try to
take them anyway!
48. Out individual rights are guaranteed in the Bill of Rights.
The Bill of Rights (BOR) are the first ten amendments to the
constitution. These rights include: Freedom of speech, religion and
press. We also are guaranteed the right to a trial and attorney if
we are accused of a crime. There are 10 amendments in the BOR.
49. B.O.R.
50. 1st Amendment Freedom of speech Freedom of religion Freedom
of press Free to peaceably assemble Free to petition
51. 2nd Amendment Right to bear arms (bare armsget it?)
52. 3rd Amendment No quartering of soldiers
53. 4th Amendment No unreasonable search and seizure Stay Outta
My House!
54. 5th Amendment You can not testify against yourself
55. 6th Amendment Right to a speedy and public trial
56. 7th Amendment Any case over $20 must be heard by a jury
NOT!
57. 8th Amendment No cruel or unusual punishment
58. 9th Amendment If a right not stated in the Constitution
Doesnt mean its denied to the people
59. 10th Amendment Powers not given to the US Gov or the States
Belong to the people! Oh yeah! Oh yeah!