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Comparing Constitutions U.S. Constitution vs . NC Constitution

This assignment involves comparing the U.S. Constitution and the NC Constitution, highlighting their similarities and differences in terms of structure, rights, and amendment processes. The assignment also examines the variations between the preambles of both constitutions.

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Comparing Constitutions U.S. Constitution vs . NC Constitution

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  1. Comparing Constitutions U.S. Constitution vs.NC Constitution

  2. US Constitution Breakdown • Preamble : purpose and intent of government• 7 articles : one for each branch(L,E,J), states powers • Amendment changes, supremacy F>S, and ratification • 27 amendments • – First 10 are the Bill of Rights (AF) • – Amendments are added to the end of the Constitution

  3. NC Constitution Breakdown • Preamble : purpose and intent of government • 14 Different Articles • – Article 1 discusses the Declaration of Rights •Similar to the U.S. Bill of Rights•Holds 37 sections (or rights) • – Articles 2-4 discuss the three branches (L,E,J) • – Articles 5-14 discuss state matters (i.e. finance, local government, crime and punishment, etc.) • • Amendments are NOT added at the end, the Constitution is just changed each time

  4. Principles found in both documents • Federalism: separation of federal and state government (allows state governments to exist and have powers) • Separation of Powers: there are three separate NC branches • Checks and Balances: each branch can check the power of the others • Popular Sovereignty: power is in the hands of the people • Limited Government: actions of government are limited • by law • • Rule of Law: Law applies to everyone

  5. Most Common Amendment Processes U.S. Constitution N.C. Constitution 3/5 of General Assembly (NC’s legislative branch) propose • NC voters ratify by popular vote • Voters are given the power • 2/3 of Congress propose • • 3/4 of States approve • • The voter is not involved in the process

  6. Charters: Local Constitutions • The NC Constitution gives the state the power to approve charters to create new cities/towns • • A charter is a constitution for a local government – gives a city or town authority to act as a local government and explains how it will be governed

  7. US vs NC Constitution Assignment • On a sheet of notebook paper make a T-chart. • Label one side “Similarities” and the other • “Differences” • • Using your Civics book find a copy of the NC Declaration of Rights, the U.S. Constitution, and your previous knowledge to create a second T-chart illustrating how the rights given by the U.S. and NC constitutions are the same and different • • On the back of this assignment write a one paragraph statement describing the differences between the preamble to the U.S. Constitution and the preamble of the NC Constitution.

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