U.S. Constitution A. Parts

1. Parts of the Constitution A. Preamble B. Articles C. Amendments

States the Purpose of the Constitution A. Preamble States the Purpose of the Constitution “Peace” “Unity” “Justice” “Welfare” “Protection” “Liberty”

Article 1 - Legislative Branch B. Articles Article 1 - Legislative Branch Powers Requirements Privileges Term of Office Restrictions Organization

Article 2 - Executive Branch Election Term of Office Powers Qualifications Succession Impeachment Salary

Article 3 - Judical Branch Powers Courts Jurisdiction

Article 4 - State Relationships Article 5 - Amending Process Article 6 - National Supremacy Article 7 - Ratification of the Constitution

1 - 10 Bill of Rights 11 - 27 Slavery Taxes Elections Alcohol C. Amendments 1 - 10 Bill of Rights 11 - 27 Slavery Taxes Elections Alcohol Law Suits Salaries

U.S. Constitution B. Principles

B. Principles 1. Checks and Balances “Executive, Legislative and Judicial Branches control each other’s actions” Articles 1, 2 and 3

“People have the right to rule themselves” “Articles and Amendments” 2. Popular Sovereignty “People have the right to rule themselves” “Articles and Amendments”

“Power of the Government is controlled” 3. Limited Government “Power of the Government is controlled” Articles 1 and 2 and The Bill of Rights

“Power is shared between the National and State Governments” 4. Federalism “Power is shared between the National and State Governments” a. Enumerated - National b. Reserved - States c. Concurrent - Shared

U.S. Constitution C. What Makes it Last

1. Amendments Proposal Ratification New Amendment C. What Makes it Last 1. Amendments Proposal Ratification New Amendment

1. 2/3’s Vote of both Houses of Congress Proposals 1. 2/3’s Vote of both Houses of Congress 2. National Convention at the request of 2/3’s of State Legislatures

1. 3/4’s of State Legislatures Ratification 1. 3/4’s of State Legislatures 2. 3/4’s of Ratifying Conventions held in each state

2. Interpretation a. The Constitution was written in general terms to allow for interpretation. b. The Necessary and Proper Clause was adopted to give Congress the power it needed to carry out its duties

a. Loose Interpretation “Congress can make laws the Constitution does not forbid” b. Strict Interpretation “Congress can only make the kinds of laws the Constitution mentions”

The Supreme Court “The Final Say In Interpretation Is In The Hands of the Supreme Court Judges”

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