The Constitution

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The Constitution

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The Constitution

The Constitution Main Menu Amendment Process Chapter 7: Vocabulary Bill of Rights Article I: Legislative Branch Chapter 8: Vocabulary The Articles of Confederation Article II: Executive Branch Principles of Constitution Constitutional Convention Article III: Judicial Branch

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The Constitution

The Constitution. Chapter 2. Constitution. Definition A nation’s basic law. It creates political institutions, allocates powers in government, and provides certain guarantees to citizens. Sets the broad rules of the game. More of an outline, rules are not super specific

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The Constitution

The Constitution. Preamble. Articles . Amendments. . . . The Constitution. Preamble ~Explains why the Constitution was written. Articles (7)~Describe how the government works and how the Constitution works and can be changed. Amendments (27)~Describes the rights of the citizens of the U

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The Constitution

Introduction. What is the Constitution?LanguageReligionCitizenshipFundamental Liberties. What is the constitution?. . Background. Started from Malayan Union, 1946Governor is the highest positionNew Constitution for the Federation of Malaya, 1948High Commissioner as highest positionExecutive

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The Constitution

The Constitution . Wilson Ch 2. I. The Articles of Confederation. 1. The original constitution of the US 2. Governed the US through the Amer. Rev. Drafted 1777. didn’t go into effect until 1781 when Maryland ratified them. Weaknesses of the Articles

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The Constitution

The Constitution . AP Government & Politics Mr. Minnich. The Colonial Mind. Believed men seek power because they are ambitious, greedy, and easily corrupted Believed in a higher law embodying natural rights Life, liberty, and property (pursuit of happiness)

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The Constitution

The Constitution. Don't interfere with anything in the Constitution. That must be maintained, for it is the only safeguard of our liberties. Abraham Lincoln. Why a Constitution?. Articles of Confederation were weak. 1 The national government could not force the states to obey its laws.

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The Constitution

The Constitution. Assessment Questions:. 1) What were the states/framers’ main concern in regards to the topic of slavery in the constitution? 2) What was the purpose of the Electoral College? What is the benefit of this system?

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The Constitution

The Constitution. Separation of Powers: Each branch of government has its own distinct powers, and the branches are generally required to cooperate to accomplish anything. Checks and Balances: Each branch has some control over the other two. This prevents any branch from abusing its power.

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The Constitution

The Constitution. Before the Constitution. Second Continental Congress Governed America during the Revolutionary War Consisted of delegates from each state Delegates voted to make national policies and decisions but states retained autonomy

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The Constitution

The Constitution. What is it? Why did our Founding Fathers write it and why is it important to me 200 years later?. I Can Statements . I can explain the cause and effect relationship regarding the writing of the Constitution of the United States.

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The Constitution

The Constitution. Wilson Chapter 2A. Key Questions. Who Governs?. To What Ends?. Difference between democracy and republic Branch with the greatest power. Goals the government should serve Freedoms protected. Traditional Liberties. Independent judges Free from quartering Free trade

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The Constitution

The Constitution. Chapter 3. The Six Basic Principles. What are the important elements of the Constitution? What are the six basic principles of the Constitution?. The Constitution. The Constitution is the supreme law of the land. Constitution.

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The Constitution

The Constitution . It had to be Ratified. Needed 9 states to approve it. When punished in the newspaper. Debates sprung all around. Two Groups . Anti-Federalist. Supporters of the Constitution. Wanted a strong national gov. Ensure the nations ability to protect it-self.

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The Constitution

The Constitution. Constitutional Convention. a meeting of state delegates in 1787 leading to the adoption of a new Constitution. Constitutional Convention. Every state except Rhode Island sent delegates to fix the flaws of the Articles of Confederation.

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The Constitution

The Constitution. COULD Make laws Control military Organize treaties . COULD NOT Tax Enforce laws Regulate trade Establish national courts Control money supply No single authority. Articles of Confederation. Unicameral legislature where each state had one vote.

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The Constitution

The Constitution. The Constitution sets out the basic principles upon which government in the United States was built. The Constitution is a fairly brief document.

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THE CONSTITUTION

THE CONSTITUTION. COMPROMISES & RATIFICATION. Virginia Plan Use population Large states have more power. New Jersey Plan 1 state=1 vote Unicameral Limited powers to tax. QUESTION #1-How should Congress be structured?. LOWER HOUSE=HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Picked by election

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The Constitution

The Constitution. Chapter 2 You think you know…. British Colonial Rule. Unitary System – all power flows from one central government. Powerful British Government. Political Subunits (Colonies). GA. MA. NY. Declaration of Independence. Written by Thomas Jefferson Inspired by John Locke

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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

The Constitution. Article one: House of Represent at ives. Elections :held every 2 years Responsibilities- Impose and collect taxes and duties Borrow money Regulate commerce with foreign nation andamong the states Coin money Establish post office Declare war

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The Constitution

The Constitution. The U.S. Constitution. AP Government & Politics Unit 1. John Locke. English philosopher who wrote Two Treatises on Government in 1690. Government a contrac t between citizens and rulers. Purpose of government: to protect rights of life, liberty, and property.

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