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Hey, where have you guys been?
When you come into class grab
a shout out paper and open up your Unit 3
syllabus
Objective: Analyze the basic structure of the constitution
To Do List-What did I miss?-Test Grades and Make-Up-Notecards-My Website
Structure of the Constitution
• Preamble: Statement of purpose• Articles:• I: Legislative Branch• II: Executive Branch• III: Judicial Branch• IV-VII
• Amendments: additionsor changes the Const., 27 total • 1st ten are the Bill of Rights
I. The Preamble Write parts of the Preamble in your own words:We the People of the United States, in Order to
form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America. 5
Which goal of the Preamble? Read the newspaper headlines and
determine which goal of our government, listed in the Preamble, is being met.
Ex. “North Carolina Governor Beverly Purdue Opens 3 New Homeless Shelters”
Goal from the Preamble: promote the general welfare
1. “Army Recruits 20,000 Into Armed Forces this Month”2. “Police Stop Protesters Disrupting Traffic in Charlotte”3. “President Obama Promises $3 Million for AIDS Treatment”4. “Government Provides Food Stamps for Families in Need”5. “Troops in Afghanistan Search for Terrorists”6. “North Carolina General Assembly Approves $2 Million to
Help Homeless”7. “Maryland National Guard Provides Relief to Flood Victims”8. “Government Opens Clinics for Families in Need of Health
Care”9. “President Obama Orders Troops to Stop Riots in Raleigh”10. “Judge Orders School System to Pay $10,000 to Students
who suffered from Asbestos”
Principles in the ConstitutionImportant
BeliefsImportant
Beliefs
People have the right to govern themselvesPopular Sovereignty
We can vote, run for office, elect officials
We can vote, run for office, elect officials
Federalism
Government power is restricted by law
Division of power between national government and state government
Power is divided between 3 branches of national government
Each branch of government checks the other to make sure that none has too much power
Supreme Court can say if law or action by any other branch goes against Constitution
The law applies to everyone, even those
who govern
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
Judicial Review
Rule of Law
Limited Government
Government officials have to obey laws too – Clinton!
Government officials have to obey laws too – Clinton!
Judicial Review
veto
Pass bill
Executive
Legislativ
eJudicial
LocalState
Federal
Magna Carta
Magna Carta
Amendments
Constitution can be changed to reflect the view of the people
This is called amending the Constitution 2 ways
– Proposed by Congress/Ratified by 3/4th of states– Proposed by 2/3rd state legislatures/Ratified by
3/4th of state
Welcome Back!
Grab a ½ Principles of the
constitution review and begin
completing on your own!
Objective: Analyze the different powers given to the Federal and State Government
To Do List-Test reminders-Grade updates-Current events
Powers
Enumerated/Expressed Powers: Powers that are given to the Federal Government that are specifically stated
Delegated Powers: Powers given to the Fed. Gov.
Implied Powers: Powers given to the Federal Gov. but not expressly given in the constitution
Reserved Powers: Powers given to the States
Powers
Concurrent Powers: Powers held by both the States and the Federal Government
Elastic Clause (art. 1): Congress can make laws that are necessary and proper to run the government – Implied Powers
Nation’s Obligations to the States
1. Guarantee of a republican form of government Constitution does not
define Republic – government
by the people thru elected officials
Nation’s Obligations to the States
2. Protection against invasion and Domestic violence An attack on one, met as
an attack on all (50 states)
Use of federal force to restore peace in states is rare
Riots Detroit (1967)
Little Rock (1957)
Respect for Territorial Integrity
3. National government must recognize legal existence and physical boundaries of each state
States boundaries cannot change without its consent
Michigan Upper Penn.
Admitting new states
1. Admission procedure Enabling Act –congress
directs state to write constitution
Act of Admission – if congress accepts constitution
2. Conditions of admission all states enter on equal
footing with other states
Cooperative Federalism
1. Federal grants-in-aid Categorical and conditional Money given with a lot of
strings attached Blurs division of powers
2. Block grants To state & local
governments w/ fewer strings attached
3. Revenue sharing No strings attached
Issue Relate to Federalism
Ladder of Laws
U.S. Constitution
U.S. Laws & Treaties
State Constitutions
State Laws (statutes)
Local Laws (ordinances)
Medical Marijuana
Schools
Auto
Emissions
Drinking Age
Federal Law v State Law
Federal uses money to force states to comply with federal standards
States may establish higher standards than Federal Government. Federal government works w/ states.
Federal Government uses Highway Money to force states to have a 21 year old drinking age; South Dakota V. Dole 1987
DO-NOW Add to your Table of Contents:
– Bill of Rights Chart
Do-Now: Why was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution? What did it do?– Ex. The Bill of Rights was created because…
Amend. # Says… Memory Trick Picture
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Roman Numerals
A smaller number in front of a larger number means you subtract the smaller then the larger– 4- IV (5-1)
A larger number in front of a smaller number means you add the numbers together– 7- VII (5+1+1)
Amendment 1 SAYS: Freedom of
Religion, Assembly (to gather), Press, Petition (protest), Speech
Memory Trick: RAPPS
Amendment 3 No Quartering of
Troops (we don’t have to let soldiers live with us)
Memory Trick: Read between the lines and get out of my house
Amendment 5 RIGHTS OF THE
ACCUSED Memory Trick: DIEDS
• Due Process: treated fairly in trial
• Indictment by a Grand Jury: group of people decide whether or not there’s enough evidence to accuse (indict) you
• Eminent Domain: gov. must pay you for any property they take away
• Double Jeopardy: can’t go to court for the same crime twice
• Self-Incrimination: don’t have to be a witness at your own trial
Amendment 6 Rights in criminal
cases (to people who commit crimes)– Ex. Right to a
lawyer…speedy trial Memory trick: 6
finger, criminal thumbprint
Amendment 7
Rights in civil cases (fights between people, not crimes)
Memory trick: 7 fingers, V for ciVil trial
Based on: N/A