Do Now: 9/9, 9/10Answer the following in your binder:

Why do we need a government?

ActivityOStep One: Read your scenario with your

group.OStep Two: Share your responses. What

are Pros and Cons?OStep Three: Large group discussion &

notes.

****What similarities can we draw??

Why do we need a gov’t?

1.) Makes order out of chaosOLaws, rules

2.) ProtectionOCivil liberties, rights

3.) PowerOHow do we delegate power? Who has the power? Who

decides?

Influences of a Republic

OSystem of government where people elect representatives

ORepresentatives manage government for people – common good

Social ContractSocial Contract: Agreement between

government and the people.O This is what you are giving up to be

protected by your government!!!

The citizens in a country give their consent to be governed.

NO framework of government= chaos/ no protection.

What is our “framework” of government?

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.

Closure: Whip Around

OWhy do we need gov’t?OWhat is one thing you learned

today?OWhat is one question you still

have?

Do Now:O Complete the Map of the 13 colonies WITHOUT

using your textbook.

Agenda: O Map/Go over key gov’t termsO Discuss HW (9/11-Gov response)O Notes on Articles of Confederation (AOC)

HW: Read pgs. 99-101 in your textbook & complete worksheet.

Under our Constitution..We have a Representative Democracy

OPopular Sovereignty: People have the highest power (POWER TO THE PEOPLE!!)

OPeople choose leaders or representatives who make laws and run the gov’t for the common good.

**How are we a Representative Democracy?