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The Constitution Handbook

The Constitution Handbook. Mrs. Kercher Pages 260 - 307. Goals of the Constitution. These are established in the Preamble: create a nation in which states cooperate make just laws and set up fair courts maintain peace within the country protect the country against attack

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The Constitution Handbook

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  1. The Constitution Handbook Mrs. Kercher Pages 260 - 307

  2. Goals of the Constitution These are established in the Preamble: • create a nation in which states cooperate • make just laws and set up fair courts • maintain peace within the country • protect the country against attack • contribute to the happiness and well-being of all people • make sure all citizens remain free

  3. Congress – Article I

  4. Congress – Article I

  5. Congress – Article I

  6. Congress – Article I

  7. Congress – Article I

  8. Congress – Article I

  9. Congress – Article I

  10. Congress – Article 1 Continued

  11. Congress – Article 1 Continued

  12. Congress – Article 1 Continued

  13. President’s Powers and Duties

  14. President’s Powers and Duties

  15. President’s Powers and Duties

  16. President’s Powers and Duties

  17. The Judicial Branch • What courts make up the branch? • Supreme Court and other inferior courts set up by the federal government. • What is the term of office for a Supreme Court judge? a. For life

  18. The Judicial Branch • What is judicial power? Give two examples. • This gives the Supreme Court and other federal courts authority to hear certain cases, those involving the Constitution, national laws, treaties, and state conflicts. Ex: federal cases involving terrorism Ex: federal cases involving individual freedoms

  19. The Judicial Branch • What “check,” or control, does the Supreme Court have on Congress? Explain. • Judicial review gives the Supreme Court the power to declare acts of Congress unconstitutional.

  20. The Judicial Branch • How does the Constitution define treason? What must happen before a person is convicted of treason? a. Treason is starting a war against the US or giving aid to its enemies. The testimony of two witnesses or the accused person’s confession is required for conviction.

  21. Article 4 Problem: A major U.S. city is the scene of domestic violence, and many people in the state are in danger. Solution: The Constitution guarantees each state protection against domestic violence; the president can order forces to maintain order (National Guard)

  22. Article 4 Problem: A person is charged with a serious crime in one state and then flees to another state. Solution: The person must be returned to the first state upon that state’s demand.

  23. Article 5

  24. “Supreme Law of the Land” What are the bases of this quote related to Article 6 of the US Constitution? • The document itself • Federal laws • All treaties

  25. Article 7 • How many states had to ratify the Constitution before it could go into effect? a. 9 • In what year was the Constitution signed by the delegates to the Constitutional Convention? a. September 17, 1787

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