The Constitution The Preamble Introduces lays out the

The Constitution

The Preamble • Introduces/ lays out the Constitution • Purposes and goals • “We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America”

Article 1 - The Legislative Branch Describes Congress and its powers Divides congress into 2 houses Sets qualifications and terms of members Describes law making process Specifically denies certain powers to congress Delegates certain powers to congress o Taxation o Borrow money o Regulate commerce o Coin money o Declare war o Establish military o What is “necessary and proper”

Article 2 - The Executive Branch Term and qualifications Electoral method described (later amended) Commander in chief Make treaties Appoint officials upon approval Execute the laws of the US Impeachment process

Article 3 - The Judicial Branch Term and qualification of judges Jurisdiction of Federal Courts Right to trial by jury in federal cases Crime of Treason is defined

Article 4 Describes the relationship of states to one another and the central government o. Full Faith and Credit clause Describes the legal relationship between states Ex. Licences o. Extradition process described o. Addition of new states and territories • Guarantee of Federal protection from invaders

Article 5 Describes the amendment process o. Sets up the 2 methods of proposing an amendment o. Sets up the 2 methods of ratifying a new amendment

Article 6 Describes the supremacy of the Constitution and the national government o. Statement that the constitution is the Supreme Law of the nation (Supremacy Clause) o. Requirement of an oath of office in all State and Federal positions to support the constitution

Article 7 Describes the process of Ratification of this constitution o Set up the approval method for the constitution

Amendment 1 • Freedom of: • • • Speech Religion Petition Assembly Press • What about: • Expression, Slander, or Libel

Amendment 2 • The Right to Bear Arms • "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. "

Amendment 3 • No Forced housing of soldiers or troops • Peace time unless to the consent of the owner • Quartering Act

Amendment 4 • No Illegal Search or Seizures • Warrants

Amendment 5 • Due Process • Idea that all citizens are guaranteed fair treatment by the gov’t-Connection: Rule of Law • Eminent Domain • Power of the gov’t to take land from citizens when needed for public benefit as long a the citizen is compensated • Grand Jury • No Double Jeopardy • Can’t be charged with the same crime twice after acquitted by a jury for it • Right to Remain Silent • No Self Incrimination

Amendment 6 • Right to a speedy public trial (criminal prosecutions) • Right to a lawyer • Informed of Charges • Right to question all witnesses

Amendment 7 • Right to a jury trial in all civil cases • Trials dealing with • Property • Of Money

Amendment 8 • No Excessive Bail or Fines • No Cruel and Unusual punishment

Amendment 9 • *****All rights not listed are still protected

Amendment 10 • All powers not given to the national government are reserved for the states • Gives the states the power to act independently to protect citizen’s rights • Implied Powers

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