The United States ofAmerica Unit 4 The Political System in the United States
The United States of America Unit 4 The Political System in the United States
Quiz Give the English and a brief explanation for the following: 美国宪法 ·三权分立 ·人权法案 ·美国国会 ·民主党、共和党
Quiz Give the English and a brief explanation for the following: • 美国宪法 • 三权分立 • 人权法案 • 美国国会 • 民主党、共和党
Focal Points the Articles of Confederations ·The federal system the three branches of the U.S.government Checks and balances -the legislative branch -the executive branch -the Judicial branch ·the Bill of Rights the political parties
Focal Points • the Articles of Confederations • The federal system • the three branches of the U.S. government & Checks and balances -the legislative branch -the executive branch -the Judicial branch • the Bill of Rights • the political parties
The Unit Is Divided into Five Sections I.The Articles of Confederations II.The Constitution and the Federal System III.The Three Branches of the U.S.Government Checks and Balances IV.The Bill of Rights V.The Political Parties
The Unit Is Divided into Five Sections I. The Articles of Confederations II. The Constitution and the Federal System III. The Three Branches of the U.S. Government & Checks and Balances IV. The Bill of Rights V. The Political Parties
I.The Articles of Confederation After the American War of Independence,the Congress of Delegates reached an agreement that set the plan of cooperation.The agreement was called the Articles of Confederation. The Articles of Confederation allowed all 13 states to handle collectively issues such as paying off the debts of the war,and establishing a money system,and dealing with foreign affairs. But the Articles of Confederation failed because the states refused to cooperate with the Congress. In May 1787,Congress convened in Philadelphia to discuss the changes to strengthen the Articles of Confederation
I. The Articles of Confederation • After the American War of Independence, the Congress of Delegates reached an agreement that set the plan of cooperation. The agreement was called the Articles of Confederation. • The Articles of Confederation allowed all 13 states to handle collectively issues such as paying off the debts of the war, and establishing a money system, and dealing with foreign affairs. • But the Articles of Confederation failed because the states refused to cooperate with the Congress. • In May 1787, Congress convened in Philadelphia to discuss the changes to strengthen the Articles of Confederation