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U.S. Constitution A. Parts
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1. Parts of the Constitution
A. Preamble B. Articles C. Amendments
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States the Purpose of the Constitution
A. Preamble States the Purpose of the Constitution “Peace” “Unity” “Justice” “Welfare” “Protection” “Liberty”
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Article 1 - Legislative Branch
B. Articles Article 1 - Legislative Branch Powers Requirements Privileges Term of Office Restrictions Organization
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Article 2 - Executive Branch
Election Term of Office Powers Qualifications Succession Impeachment Salary
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Article 3 - Judical Branch
Powers Courts Jurisdiction
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1 - 10 Bill of Rights 11 - 27 Slavery Taxes Elections Alcohol
C. Amendments 1 - 10 Bill of Rights Slavery Taxes Elections Alcohol Law Suits Salaries
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U.S. Constitution C. What Makes it Last
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1. Amendments Proposal Ratification New Amendment
C. What Makes it Last 1. Amendments Proposal Ratification New Amendment
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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
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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”
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The Supreme Court “The Final Say In Interpretation Is In The Hands of the Supreme Court Judges”
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THAT'S YOUR CONSTITUTION
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