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CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS

CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS. Chapter 3. Learning Targets. I can discuss how the USC created a system of checks and balances I can explain how the power to govern is divided between the federal and state governments. Our system of checks and balances. Branches of Government.

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CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS

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  1. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS Chapter 3

  2. Learning Targets • I can discuss how the USC created a system of checks and balances • I can explain how the power to govern is divided between the federal and state governments

  3. Our system of checks and balances

  4. Branches of Government • At the time of the drafting of the USC there WAS NOT a country that had a system of checks and balances • LEGISLATIVE BRANCH • Headed by Congress at the federal level • Equal representation • Worries • Small populated states • Lose independency • Large populated states • Over thrown by the smaller states • SOLUTION • Senate and the House of Representatives • Two members from each state in the Senate • Number would be proportionate to the population

  5. Branches of Government • At the time of the drafting of the USC there WAS NOT a country that had a system of checks and balances • EXECUTIVE BRANCH • Headed by the President and Vice President • Elected by a vote of the people • JUDICIAL BRANCH • Headed by the Supreme Court • Decide the constitutionality of a statute passed • Decides if decisions by the President stay within his scope of authority

  6. Changing the Constitution • Amendment – change or alteration • The USC can be amended in two ways: • It is proposed by 2/3 majority vote in both the Senate/House • Legislatures of 2/3 of states call a convention of the states • Under either method, the amendment becomes a valid part of the USC if • it is ratified by the legislatures of ¾ or • it is ratified by conventions in ¾ of the states

  7. Our Form of Government • Democracy • Every adult citizen may vote in all issues • Virtually impossible to happen – WHY? • Republic • Voters select their representatives to the legislative, executive, and judicial branches • The ultimate power resides in the people • It shows up in our power to vote

  8. Does the federal government have total governing power? • Sovereignty of the states • Tenth Amendment • State Powers • Federal Government • Sovereignty - - freedom from external control • States regulate intrastate commerce • Powers of the federal government • Protects states from invasion • Raise $$$$$ to support military - - armies • Regulate interstate commerce

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