1. Chapter Three: The U.S. Constitution Section 1: Americans In Action

3. A. The Constitutional Convention 1. May 25,1787- Philadelphia 2. 55 men –No native Americans, women, African- Americans, or Hispanics

4. Early Decisions Washington as President Majority rules Secret discussions James Madison- father of constitution

5. C. Need For Change 1.Articles of Confederation A. Declare war B. Coin money C. Postal system D. Foreign affairs 2.U.S.CONSTITUTION A. Declare War B. Coin Money C. Postal system D. Foreign affairs E. Impose taxes F. Court system G. Regulate trade H. Federal army

6. SECT 2: Creating & Ratifying the Constitution

7. A. Two Opposing Plans 1.Virginia plan –A. Three branches 1Legislative 2Executive 3Judicial * Favored large states having legislative branch by population 2.New Jersey plan –A. Three branches 1.Legislative branch –One house: each state has equal representation

8. B. Constitutional Compromises 1.The Great Compromise a. Three Branches b. Legislative- two Houses 1.Senate- two Per State 2.House of Rep.- Population

9. 2.THE THREE- FIFTHS COMPROMISE 1.Population Representation 2.550,000 African Slaves mostly in the South in 1787 3.For every 5 slaves = 3 free people for representation

10. 3.Electoral college A. Election of the President B.538 electors C.270 needed to be elected D. Population of State determines number of electors for each state E. Winner takes all.

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14. C. Approving The Constitution 1. ¾’s States needed for ratification 2. Federalists: favored 3. Anti-Federalists: against 4. Compromise: add the Bill of Rights – first ten amendments

15. SECTION THREE THE STRUCTURE OF U.S. Constitution PREAMBLE 7 ARTICLES 27 AMENDMENTS http://www.us constitution.net/const.html

16. 1. THE PREAMBLE A. Purpose B. Power from the People C. Power of the Government –1. Form a single nation –2. Establish justice –3. Maintain peace & order –4. Military –5. Protect basic rights

17. 2. THE SEVEN ARTICLES THE STRUCTURE OF GOVERNMENT

18. ARTICLE ONE: THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH A. Two Houses –1. The House of Representatives –2. Senate B. Make the Laws

19. ARTICLE TWO THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH a) Law enforcement agency b) Presidential Powers c) Election & Removal of President

20. Article Three Judicial Branch A) Interpret the Law B) Supreme Court C) Federal Courts

21. ARTICLE FOUR: STATE OBLIGATIONS A) Respecting each State’s laws B) Rules for creating a new state

22. Article Five: Amending The Constitution A) Rules

23. Article Six: Constitutional Supremacy A)Top law of the land

24. Article Seven: RATIFICATION A) Proposals B) Ratification

25. Amending The U.S. Constitution A.Proposal 1. Two-thirds Vote by Congress 2. National Convention

26. Ratification 1. THREE-FOURTHS Vote by the STATES 2. National Convention http://texaspolitics.laits.utexas.edu/html/cons/features/0405_03/us.gif

27. D. Interpreting The Constitution 1.Necessary & Proper Clause a.Congress-implied Powers 1.Loose Interpretation: 2.Strict Interpretation:

28. 2. Court Decisions a.Supreme Court Actions b.Judicial Review

29. 3. Presidential & Congressional Actions A.War Powers Act B.Patriot Act http://video.google.com/video play?docid=-7279429840670209395&q=patriot+act

30. 4. Change by Customs a.Political Parties b.First Lady

32. PRINCIPLES UNDERLYING THE CONSTITUTION

33. Federalism: 1. Power Shared by National & State Government With a Strong Central Government

34. SHARED STATE FEDERAL 1. 2. 3. 1. 2. 3. 1. 2. 3.