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Constitution

Constitution. Part Three. Constitution Test Notes. The Declaration of Independence was a document that the 13 colonies used to declare their separation from England. The “Necessary and Proper” clause… Allows Congress to do new jobs that the Constitution does not specifically mention.

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Constitution

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  1. Constitution Part Three

  2. Constitution Test Notes • The Declaration of Independence was a document that the 13 colonies used to declare their separation from England. • The “Necessary and Proper” clause… • Allows Congress to do new jobs that the Constitution does not specifically mention. • Bill of Rights: Was added to the Constitution to protect individual rights.

  3. The Electoral College • Purpose: Prevents the mass of voters from electing an unfit president. • The number of electors a state can have is calculated by: • The number of members in the House of Representatives • Plus the two US Senators each state has. • Illinois: Has 21 Electoral Votes

  4. System of Checks and Balances

  5. System of Checks and Balances • Legislative Branch: Makes the laws • Executive Branch: Enforces and carries out the laws. • The executive branch: is represented by three people: • The President • Vice President • Cabinet • Judicial Branch: Interprets the laws • The system of checks and balances includes a judicial review.

  6. System of Checks and Balances • Not only does each branch of the government have particular powers each branch has certain powers over the other branches. • This is done to keep them balanced and to prevent one branch form ever gaining too much power. • For example:

  7. System of Checks and Balances • Congress may pass laws........but the President can veto them. • The President can veto laws.......but Congress can override the veto with a 2/3 vote. • The President and Congress may agree on a law..........but the Supreme Court can declare a law unconstitutional. • The President can appoint Judges and other government officials.......but Senate must approve them. • Supreme Court judges have life terms.......but they can be impeached .

  8. Purpose Of Government • WE THE PEOPLE… • The Preamble of the Constitution • The beginning of the centralization of all powers in the federal government. • Guarantees people to have a trial by a jury of their peers. • Allows for anyone to become president. • A person must be 35 years old and a natural born citizen to become president.

  9. Division of Powers In The Constitution DELEGATED POWERS • Power given to the federal government • The power to coin money • The power to make treaties with foreign countries.

  10. Division of Powers In The Constitution RESERVED POWERS • The power to make laws on marriage and divorce. • The power to provide a system of education. • Power for states only.

  11. Division of Powers In The Constitution CONCURRENT POWERS • Shared between the states and federal government. • The power to collect takes.

  12. Review • What are the requirements to be president? • What are the divisions of powers? • Know the following: • 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, and 8th Amendments • Vocabulary Words.

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