Module 2: Constitution
Section outline
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This module will examine the core values in American political thought, and structure and dynamics of our American Government system to provide historical and current day contextual information about our American political system and how it works. Ultimately, by the end of this module each member of the class will gain a deeper, more comprehensive understanding of the forces that shape our American Government and its processes.
Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:- Identify the origins of the core values in American political thought. (CLO 1)
- Explain why the Articles of Confederation were weak. (CLO 1)
- Explain the Great Compromise. (CLO 1)
- Explain our Check and Balance system in the United States. (CLO 1)
To achieve these objectives:- Read Chapter 2 in Introduction to American Government. Including:
- Introduction to the Constitution and Its Origins (opens in new window)
- The Pre-Revolutionary Period and the Roots of the American Political Tradition (opens in new window)
- The Articles of Confederation (opens in new window)
- The Development of the Constitution (opens in new window)
- The Ratification of the Constitution (opens in new window)
- Constitutional Change (opens in new window)
- Chapter 2 Review (opens in new window)
Module Pressbooks Resources and Activities
You will find the following resources and activities in this module at the Pressbooks website. Click on the links below to access or complete each item.
- Identify the origins of the core values in American political thought. (CLO 1)
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