TCI Chapter 9 The Constitution: A More Perfect Union How has the Constitution created “a more perfect union”
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BRANCHES of GOVERNMENT BRANIPOP
Checks & Balance System (9.6) System established by Constitution so that each branch has equal powers Ensures no branch is more powerful than the other Purpose is to make sure that the government represents people fairly Legislative Judicial Executive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bf3CwYCxXw
Checks & Balance System (9.6)
Amendment Process (9.7) Changes to the Constitution Allows Constitution to be flexible and represent the country as it changes Original 10 amendments = Bill of Rights (12 proposed) 2 Not passed Currently 27 amendments (outlawing slavery, women’s right to vote, prohibition, voting age 18, etc.)
Amending the Constitution An amendment can be proposed by a two-thirds vote of BLANK or by a national convention held by Congress at the request of BLANK. In order to be ratified, the amendment must then be approved by BLANK, or BLANK.
The Federal System (9.8) National Government powers = Delegated Powers Powers given only to Federal Gov. Expressed = powers stated in the Constitution Implied = powers not stated in the Constitution but alluded to in the writing Congress shall make any law that is “necessary and proper” Shared Powers = Concurrent Powers Powers given to both Federal and State Gov. State Government Powers = Reserved Powers Powers given only to State Gov.
Some Delegated Powers Declare War Maintain Armed Forces Regulate Interstate trade and foreign trade (commerce compromise) Admit New States Coin Money Postal System
Some Reserved Powers Establish and Maintain Schools Establish Local Governments Regulate business within State Marriage Laws Public Safety/Police
Some Concurrent Powers Maintain Law and Order Taxes Borrow Money Establish Courts
Commerce Clause Making the entire United States one common market place, a free-trade zone
Participation in Government (9.9) Majority Rule = 51% The basic principle of democracy that says laws are passed by majority vote Basic idea of our democracy Interest Groups Specific organizations with targeted communication to representatives Hoping to sway votes for their particular interest
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