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1 Unit US Constitution
2 Articles of Confederation How was power divided between fed/state? Most power held by states, little power in federal government. Big Gulp or Dixie Cup?
3 Weakness of the Articles of Confederation Copy this chart on notebook paper in your Unit 2 section of your notebook
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6 Articles of Confederation t were some of the weaknesses of the Articles of federation?
7 Shays Rebellion
8 Shays Rebellion --- Significance Shays' rebellion showed that the 'Articles of Confederation' was weak and could not protect the rights of the people. As a result, the national leaders wrote a more powerful Constitution with more protections built in for the interests of the people.
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11 How were slaves counted toward representation in this new Constitution?
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13 How is the POTUS elected?
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17 How did Fed/Anti-fed debates ultimately construct our govt?
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19 Federalist Papers Research your Federalist/Anti-Federalist Paper to create a poster. Include: Name of Essay, Author(s), topic of essay 3 Powerful quotes Illustration and creativity Playlist to support ideals in essay (4 Tracks)
20 Montesquieu's Influence in Constitution Preview your Enlightened Thinker Graphic Organizer from Unit 1 to define what Montesquieu believed about the govt. Find an excerpt in the Constitution that shows Montesquieu s political ideology
21 Voltaire s Influence in Constitution Find an excerpt in the Constitution that shows Voltaire s political ideology
22 Basic Constitutional Principles Majority Rule--- Most votes wins (has power) Separation of Powers 3 branches of gov t: 1. Legislative,2. Executive, 3. Judicial Rule of Law---Law applies to ALL, even those who govern. Ex: Magna Carta (1215)
23 Popular Sovereignty---Power lies with the people. Ex: Voting, Petitioning Gov t Federalism ---Creation of national, state, local gov t, and how they share powers and roles. Checks and Balances Each branch is able to check, or restrain, the powers of the others Judicial Review---Judicial branch reviews laws to ensure they are fair and just.
24 Common Law Laws made by judges Originated in England Judges decide what s right based on custom and tradition.
25 Stare Decisis Literally means, Let the decision stand
26 PRECEDENT A present-day court decision, based on a previous court case decision, based on a similar issue. Basically: An example set for the future. Ex. What happens if someone is tardy at NCHS?
27 PRECEDENT GRAPHIC
28 Supremacy Clause Constitution is the Supreme Law of the land. No State can make a law higher than the Constitution.
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30 Establishment Clause The government cannot establish a national church or require worship of any kind. Free Exercise Clause: The government cannot prevent you from attending a church of your choice as long as it follows the laws.
31 Necessary and Proper Clause
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33 Amend To CHANGE The process of amending the Constitution allows it to grow with the times
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35 US Constitution Structure Preamble --- Introduction to US Constitution Articles Articles: Legislative Executive Judicial States Rights/Powers Amending Debts, Supremacy, Oaths Ratification 27 Amendments st Ten --- Bill of Rights
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37 BILL OF RIGHTS 1 st Amendment R --- Religion A --- Assembly P --- Press P --- Petition S --- Speech
38 Bill of Rights 2 nd Amendment A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
39 Bill of Rights 3 rd Amendment No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law. My own words: No mandatory housing of soldiers
40 Bill of Rights 4 th Amendment The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized. My Words: No illegal search or seizure
41 G --- Grand Jury Bill of Rights 5 th Amendment E --- Eminent Domain D --- Double Jeopardy D --- Due Process S --- Self-Incrimination
42 G --- Grand Jury---- A group of citizens who look at evidence to decide if there is enough evidence to prosecute. E --- Eminent Domain ---- govt taking property if determined to be for greater good of the public D --- Double Jeopardy--- Can s be charged for same crime twice D --- Due Process --- All processes and laws should be fair to all S --- Self-Incrimination --- We do not have to tell on ourselves (incriminate ourselves)
43 Bill of Rights 6 th Amendment
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45 7 th Amendment Bill of Rights
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47 8 th Amendment Bill of Rights
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51 Types of Constitutional Powers Enumerated Powers Powers given only to the federal government A.K.A. Delegated Powers Reserved Powers Powers reserved for state governments only Concurrent Powers Powers shared between the state and federal governments
52 Expressed Powers Powers of Congress that ARE specifically listed in the Constitution Ex: Congress can declare war Implied Powers Powers that Congress has that ARE NOT specifically listed in the Constitution Ex: Create an Air Force
53 Rights of the Accused What rights do you think an accused person should have? You and a partner make a list!
54 Writ of Habeas Corpus Latin Translation: Produce the body Basic definition: A legal term meaning that a prisoner has the right to know why he or she is in jail and the right to be brought before a judge
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59 Right to Counsel Counsel=Legal Advice ---Accused persons have a right to legal (council) advice and representation. Based on 6 th Amendment
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61 Right to Trial by Jury 12 impartial people from general public Various people groups: gender, beliefs, socioeconomic, political interests, age Usually only for serious crimes The Sixth Amendment guarantees "an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed."
62 Double Jeopardy prosecution of a person twice for the same offense.
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