Crafting of the U.S Constitution
➢ Explain the theoretical and historical factors that influenced the
writers of the U.S. Constitution.
➢ Describe the structure of the Articles of Confederation and explain
why the confederation failed.
➢ Identify and explain the compromises made by the delegates to
come to agreement on the U.S. Constitution.
➢ Explain the rationale for, and give examples of, the separation of
powers and the checks and balances in the U.S. Constitution.
➢ Explain why some states and their citizens especially wanted the
Constitution to include a bill of rights.
➢ Demonstrate understanding of the formal and informal processes
for amending the U.S. Constitution