THE 13 TH, 14 TH, & 15 TH AMENDMENTS THE CIVIL WAR CONSTITUTION TRANSFORMATION
LESSON 17 – HOW DID THE CIVIL WAR TEST AND TRANSFORM THE AMERICAN CONSTITUTIONAL SYSTEM? Boy you’re gonna drive me to driken’ if you don’t stop driven’ that hot rod Lincoln Great Emancipator – freed slaves in states in rebellion Were helping with the military – to win the war take workforce
LESSON 18 – DUE PROCESS CLAUSE Law of the land Government follows known and established procedures – they are not arbitrary or unpredictable Does not destroy life, liberty, property
WHAT IS PROCEDURAL DUE PROCESS Must follow recognized procedures Proceedings must be fair Laws must be clear Know the charges Trial by jury Confront witnesses Addresses property, life, liberty Property is a broad term Tangible and intangible Copyright/patents Public education – learning (gaining knowledge) and discipline
SUBSTANTIVE DUE PROCESS Those rights that are so fundamental that government can not regulate or interfere with them What is fundamental has changed over time by the courts Congress makes laws and the courts interpret law cases
DOCTRINE OF INCORPORATION Supreme Court looking to make certain states are not infringing on those substantive due process rights State constitutions are to ensure fulfillment of rights - take action when not
LESSON 19 – EQUAL PROTECTION Equal protection of the law Equality of opportunity Equality of condition Equality in life – personal possessions, living standards, ect
SO WHAT HAPPENED?