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Constitution

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Constitution

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    1. Constitution Articles, Sections, Clause Chapter, Paragraphs, Sentences

    2. Its like this… Articles Sections Clause Chapters Paragraphs Sentences

    3. The Chapters Preamble Article I The Legislative Branch Article II The Executive Branch Article III The Judicial Branch Article IV Relations Among the state Article V The Amending Process Article VI National Supremacy Article VII Ratification of the Cons.

    4. Article I The Legislative Branch Bicameral system Qualifications 25 years old 7 years a citizen of the USA Must reside in the state they represent Senate 100 members House of Reps. 435

    5. Bicameral System (2 houses) House of Rep. = Virginia Plan 435 Senate = New Jersey Plan 100

    6. Article II The Executive Branch Qualifications Citizen of the USA by birth At least 35 And a resident of the USA

    7. Article III The Judicial Branch Sets up the courts and how they process cases

    8. Article IV Relations Among the state

    9. Article V The Amending Process

    10. Article VI National Supremacy

    11. Article VII Ratification of the Constitution

    12. Chapter 3 Section 1 Articles 7 divisions of the constitution; first three covers the three branches of the national government; next is about how to change “IT” The Amendments ( or changes ) 27 times throughout our nations history

    13. Major Principles of Constitution 6 Popular Sovereignty Rule by the people Federalism Describe the basic structure of America Power is divided between national and state governments

    14. Major Principles Separation of Powers Each branch has its responsibilities, a system that the founders hoped would prevent any branch from gaining too much power Checks and Balances Each branch of government exercises some control over the others

    15. Major Principles Judicial Review The power of the courts to declare laws and actions of local, state, or national governments invalid if they violate the constitution (McCulloch v. Maryland) Limited government Means… that the constitution limits the actions of government by specifically listing powers it does and does not have

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