1. The Constitution The “C”
Chapter 4
The Constitution
The “C”

2. ????
What is the Constitution?

3. ?????
Why is it necessary????

4. Example
Due Process: no person can be deprived of life, liberty or property without fair legal procedures or safeguards.
Due process: Guaranteed by 5th & 14th Amendment

5. 4.2 The “C” Framework for government Guarantees rights & freedoms
3 parts

6. Preamble
Opening
Defines Purpose
Sets Goals

7. Begins
We the People

8. Goals (read only) Form a more perfect Union Establish justice
Ensure domestic tranquility
Provide for the common defense
Promote general welfare
Secure the blessings of liberty for ourselves and our posterity

9. Set up for….. A Republican Government
Republic: Authority comes from the People through elected Representitives

10. Part 2: The Articles Articles = Parts
Parts are divided into sections & clauses
7 Articles

11. Article I
Legislative Branch
Lawmaking
Congress
Longest

12. Article I Section 8 Main powers granted to Congress Enumerated Powers
Specifically listed
Tax
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War

13. And…….
Implied Powers
“Congress shall make all laws that are necessary and proper”……
Necessary & proper Clause
Elastic Clause

14. Article I section 9 All powers that are denied to Congress
Denied= can not do
Why important to list denied powers?

15. Article II
Executive Branch
Led by……………..
President
Vice president

16. Article III Judicial Branch Supreme Court
Congress creates all lower courts

17. Federal Courts Jurisdiction The types of cases that can be tried
Trial by jury in criminal cases

18. Also………
Article III defines TREASON

19. Article IV Relations Among the States Full Faith & credit clause
Treatment of citizens
New states & territories
Protection of states

20. Article V
Amendment Process
How amendments are proposed and ratified

21. Article VI
the “C” = Supreme Law of the Land
Supremacy Clause

22. Article VII
“C” needed to be ratified by 9 states to take effect

23. Check 4.1 & 4.2 What is a Republican government?
What is the first part of the “C” called?
What does it do?
How many articles are in the “C”?
Article I?
Article II?
Article III?