Comparing the U.S. Constitution to the Ohio Constitution

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Comparing the U.S. Constitution to the Ohio Constitution

We’ll get to Ohio’s later…. Let’s start with the U.S. Constitution We’ll get to Ohio’s later….

The Constitution – Dissected 4 “Sections” The Preamble (purpose of gov’t) Seven Articles Bill of Rights (1st Ten Amends.) 17 more Amendments

The Constitution - Dissected Article I : Defines the Legislative branch Qualifications; Procedures for making laws; Powers; Powers Forbidden; Powers Denied the states

The Constitution - Dissected Article II : Defines Executive branch Qualifications Powers; Responsibilities Impeachment

The Constitution - Dissected Article III : Defines Judicial branch The SC and the Inferior Courts Jurisdiction Treason

The Constitution - Dissected Article IV : The States Relationship to each other Relationship to the Federal Gov’t Citizens’ rights and fugitives New states

The Constitution - Dissected Article V : Changing the Constitution (More on this in a bit…)

*Changing the Constitution Formal Changes and Informal Changes FORMAL: Constitutional Amendments (Article V)

*Formally Changing the Constitution 2/3 of Congress; ¾ of the states legislatures (26 of 27) People’s Role? A lot of criticism here 2/3 of Congress and approved by ¾ states at conventions for that purpose (only the 21st)

*Formally Changing the Constitution Only one topic (?) untouchable: Equal votes in Senate President not involved in the Amendment process (no veto)

Informal Changes Changes put into place by the day-to-day, year-to-year experiences of government under the Constitution

Informal Changes Congressional Legislation (courts) Executive Action (War) Party Practice (nominations) Court Decisions (Marbury v. Madison)

Informal Changes Custom: Senatorial Courtesy President’s Cabinet Custom’s that BECAME law: 2 term president; Vice-President becoming prez

The Constitution - Dissected Article VI : Debts Supreme Law of the Land Duties of Public Officials to uphold the Constitution

The Constitution - Dissected Article VII : Ratification 9 States NEEDED Signatures

The Constitution - Dissected 27 Amendments Bill of Rights : First Ten (1791) 17 more added throughout history (last was 1992)