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Constitution

Published on Nov 19, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

1.

THE CONSTITUTION

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THREE PARTS TO THESE NOTES

  • Structure and principles
  • Articles 1-3
  • Amendments
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Oldest
Shortest

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4.

ARTICLES 1-3

THE THREE BRANCHES
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5.

ARTICLES:

  • Legislative
  • Executive
  • Judicial
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ARTICLE 4

CLARIFIES STATE RIGHTS
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ARTICLE 5

AMENDMENT PROCESS
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ARTICLE 6

SUPREMACY CLAUSE
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ARTICLE 7

RATIFICATION PROCESS
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AMENDMENTS

27 TOTAL
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MAJOR PRINCIPLES

6 MAIN THEMES
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PRINCIPLES 1-3

  • Popular sovereignty
  • Federalism
  • Separation of powers
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PRINCIPLES 4-6

  • Checks and balances
  • Judicial review
  • Limited government
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the legislature

basic overview
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Bicameral

2-house legislature
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House of representatives

population-based
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Senate

2 per state
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Article 1, section 8

Enumerated powers
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Elastic clause

"necessary and proper"
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executive branch

less specific powers listed
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commander in chief

but congress declares war
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22.

appoints officials

but senate approves
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23.

makes treaties

but senate approves
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24.

main job

enforce the laws passed by congress
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25.

the courts

dual court system
26.

judicial review

power to determine constitutionality of laws/actions
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27.

marbury v. madison

courts have final say on constitution

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