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The Constitution

The Constitution. What does “Constitution” mean?. Written rules of government. Overview. Preamble Articles Amendments. Preamble. Tells WHY the Constitution was written. Articles. Set up the national government and tell how it will work. Article # 1.

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The Constitution

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  1. The Constitution

  2. What does “Constitution” mean? Written rules of government

  3. Overview Preamble Articles Amendments

  4. Preamble • Tells WHY the Constitution was written

  5. Articles • Set up the national government and tell how it will work

  6. Article #1 Set up the legislative branch of government

  7. Article #2 Set up the executive branch of government

  8. Article #3 • Set up the judicial branch of government

  9. Article #4 States will respect and honor each others laws

  10. Article #5 How to amend or change the Constitution: 2/3 of Congress must agree then ¾ of the states must ratify.

  11. Article #6 SupremecyClause:Constitution is the highest law in the land

  12. Article #7 How the Constitution is to be ratified or accepted: 9/13 states

  13. Amendments • Amend means “to change”. • The founding fathers wanted future generations to be able to adjust the Constitution as it was needed over time. • As of 2013, there are 27 amendments

  14. Amendment #1 • Freedom of religion • Freedom of speech: • Freedom to assemble peacefully: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFGsI-5gxM4&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1&safe=active • http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/Supreme_Court/supreme-court-westboro-protests-military-funerals/story?id=13037219 • Freedom of the press • Freedom to petition (change policy) the government

  15. Amendment #2 • Right to bear arms • Supreme Court casehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cmClqPR45E&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1&safe=active • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIpLd0WQKCY&feature=related&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1&safe=active • Each state has a right to form a militia or armed force for its own protection

  16. Reason TV: Facts about guns and schools • http://beforeitsnews.com/libertarian/2013/01/barack-obama-jon-stewart-sandy-hook-and-common-sense-gun-control-2479480.html • http://news.yahoo.com/chicago-woman-loses-4th-child-gun-violence-050937554.html

  17. Amendment #3 • No quartering of troops • Remember the quartering act?

  18. Amendment #4 • Protection from illegal search and seizure by the government. • Officers must have a warrant • Body scanners http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDDrJZVu74o&feature=fvsr&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1&safe=active • New Supreme Court Case: http://video.foxnews.com/v/1409923629001/supreme-court-rules-on-gps-tracking-for-suspects

  19. Amendment #5 • Rights of the accused • Accused must have a Grand Jury when charged with a serious crime • No double jeopardy • Protection from self-incrimination • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxE_oQBwrdU • Eminent Domain

  20. Eminent Domain • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xKRqHcc9Q0&feature=related&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1&safe=active

  21. Amendment #6 • Right to a fair (impartial jury) and speedy trial. • Right to an attorney • Right to call witnesses and question witnesses against the accused

  22. Amendment #7 • Right to a jury trial in a federal civil court case where the suit is for $20 or more. • This type of case is no longer heard in federal court.

  23. Amendment #8 • No Cruel and Unusual Punishment • No Excessive Bail

  24. Amendment #9 • The rights of people that are not listed in the Constitution are protected. • Right to marry, get an education, divorce, etc….

  25. Amendment #10 • Any power not given to the national government belongs to the states. Examples: schools, holding elections

  26. Amendment #11 • No State may be sued in a federal court by a resident of another State or of a foreign country.

  27. Amendment #12 • Combined President and Vice President into one election ticket. • Before the 12th amendment the person who got he most Electoral Votes became president the person who got the second most votes becomes VP. • This worked fine before political parties came about!

  28. Amendment #13 • Ended slavery and involuntary servitude in the United States

  29. Amendment #14 • Make sure all citizens enjoy all rights • States can’t take away rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution. • Equal Protection Clause: No state may deprive a citizen of life liberty without “Equal protection of the laws” • Due Process Clause: No state may deny due process of laws

  30. Amendment #15 • Your right to vote can’t be denied on the basis of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.

  31. Amendment #16 • The Congress has the power to levy an income tax • Proposed: 1909, Ratified 1913

  32. Amendment #17 • National Senators are now chosen in elections by the people instead of by State Legislatures. (1913) • This ended corruption of appointing friends and people who give money to become a Senator.

  33. Amendment #18 • Can’t make or sell alcohol • Prohibition!! (1919)

  34. Amendment #19 • What gender you are will not be an issue in voting. • Gave women the right to vote!! (1920)

  35. Amendment #20 • Change when Congress (Jan 2) and President (Jan 20) begin their terms (1933)

  36. Amendment #21 • Repealed the 18th Amendment • Gives States the power regulate alcohol sale and consumption. (1933)

  37. Amendment #22 • President can only be elected twice • A person may only serve a maximum of 10 years as President of U.S (1951).

  38. Amendment #23 • Washington DC gets 3 electors for Elector College. (1961) • The people in D.C. finally get a say in electing the Pres. Washington DC

  39. Amendment #24 • It outlawed POLL TAX as condition for taking part in any federal election (1964)

  40. Amendment #25 • In the case of presidential disability, resignation, or death the VP takes over. • Sets government procedures in determining presidential disability. (1967)

  41. Amendment #26 • Anyone 18 and older can vote (1971)

  42. Amendment #27 • If Congress gives itself a raise, it won’t take effect until after the next election. (1992)

  43. How to make an amendment • What two step method was used to pass 26 out of the 27 amendments? • 2/3 of Congress Propose • ¾ of the states ratify

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