Chapter 3 The Constitution Structure of the Constitution

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Chapter 3 The Constitution

Chapter 3 The Constitution

Structure of the Constitution • Compared to many other constitutions the U. S. Constitution

Structure of the Constitution • Compared to many other constitutions the U. S. Constitution is brief, around 7, 000 words. • Divided into 3 main components 1. Preamble 2. Articles 3. Amendments Photo from: wikipedia. com

Structure of the Constitution • Preamble: introduction & 6 main purposes • Seven Articles

Structure of the Constitution • Preamble: introduction & 6 main purposes • Seven Articles 1. Legislative Branch 2. Executive Branch 3. Supreme Court/Judicial Branch 4. Relationship of States to one another & to the Federal govt. 5. Process of Amending 6. Supremacy Clause 7. Ratification Process

Structure of the Constitution • Amendments 1. Bill of Rights: first 10 Amendments passed

Structure of the Constitution • Amendments 1. Bill of Rights: first 10 Amendments passed as ‘package. ’ 2. 11 -12: Correct problems in the early republic. 3. 13 -15: The Civil War Amendments 4. 16 -19: Progressive Era Amendments 5. 20 -27: Amendments of the 20 th Century

Major Principles • The Constitution is based upon 6 basic principles: 1. Popular Sovereignty

Major Principles • The Constitution is based upon 6 basic principles: 1. Popular Sovereignty 2. Federalism 3. Separation of Powers 4. Checks & Balances 5. Judicial Review 6. Limited Government

What are the powers of Congress? • Expressed: directly stated • Enumerated: I, 8,

What are the powers of Congress? • Expressed: directly stated • Enumerated: I, 8, 1 -18 • Power of the purse • National defense • Naturalizing citizens, establishing post offices, patents/copyrights, creating courts, governing DC • Elastic Clause: “necessary and proper”

What are the powers of the President? • “The executive power” • Hire/fire, Foreign

What are the powers of the President? • “The executive power” • Hire/fire, Foreign relations, Emergency actions & more • Some specifics • Commander-in-Chief, appoints heads of depts. , pardons, treaties, appoints other officials, State of Union, calls sessions of Congress when needed, foreign relations, commissions military officers, ensures laws are “faithfully

What are the powers of the Federal Courts? • Shortest article • Only Supreme

What are the powers of the Federal Courts? • Shortest article • Only Supreme Court is mentioned • Congress establishes other “inferior” courts • Fed courts generally have jurisdiction over cases involving federal laws • Power gained through interpreting Const.

How do the 3 branches work together? The President • Appoints judges • Proposes

How do the 3 branches work together? The President • Appoints judges • Proposes bills and offers ideas in State of the Union • Veto powers Congress The Courts • Approves pres appts. • Interpret laws • Approves judges • Assesses whether executive is properly enforcing laws • Write laws • Impeachment • Approves treaties

Amending the Constitution

Amending the Constitution

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