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Understanding the U.S. Constitution History: Federal vs. State Authority

Explore the ramifications of federal vs. state authority in U.S. history post-1787, focusing on democratization and interdependence. Learn about proposing, ratifying amendments, federal law authority, and the Constitution's ratification process. Study essential terms like Bill of Rights, Double Jeopardy, and Suffrage. Get ready for open notebook quizzes and exams by reading relevant pages and reviewing key concepts.

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Understanding the U.S. Constitution History: Federal vs. State Authority

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  1. U.S. History Living Constitution – Articles 4 - 7

  2. Living Constitution – Articles 4-7 CA Standards: 11.1.3 Understand the history of the Constitution after 1787 with emphasis on federal vs state authority and growing democratization • Objectives: • Describe how the states are interdependent and subject to the federal government. • Cite ways of proposing and ratifying amendments. • Explain the authority of federal law • Describe how the Constitution was ratified.

  3. Homework • In Notebook – write definitions for: • Bill of Rights • Double Jeopardy • Due Process of Law • Reserved Powers • Suffrage • Definitions are found on page 31 in Reading Study Guide Workbook • Read Pages 96 - 103 • The Americans: Reconstruction to the 21st Century • Prepare for Open notebook Quiz

  4. Living Constitution – Articles 4-7 • Terms & Names page 29 in Reading Study Guide Workbook • Extradition • Ratify

  5. Notes: Living Constitution Guided Reading Articles 4-7 Read Pages 29 & 30 Reading Study Guide

  6. Notes: Living Constitution Guided Reading 1. List two ways the framers made it clear that the United States is one nation, not a loose confederation of semi-independent states? • - States must accept decisions, such as, criminal convictions that occur in other states. • - Citizens have the same rights in all states.

  7. Notes: Living Constitution Guided Reading 2. Why is it harder to ratify an amendment than to propose it? • It takes two-thirds of Congress to propose an amendment. It requires three-fourths of states to ratify the proposed amendment. The framers of the Constitution wanted to make sure amendments had the full support of the nation.

  8. Be prepared for open notebook exam

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