The Constitution The “C” Chapter 4 The Constitution The “C”

???? What is the Constitution?

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Example Due Process: no person can be deprived of life, liberty or property without fair legal procedures or safeguards. Due process: Guaranteed by 5th & 14th Amendment

4.2 The “C” Framework for government Guarantees rights & freedoms 3 parts

Preamble Opening Defines Purpose Sets Goals

Begins We the People

Goals (read only) Form a more perfect Union Establish justice Ensure domestic tranquility Provide for the common defense Promote general welfare Secure the blessings of liberty for ourselves and our posterity

Set up for….. A Republican Government Republic: Authority comes from the People through elected Representitives

Part 2: The Articles Articles = Parts Parts are divided into sections & clauses 7 Articles

Article I Legislative Branch Lawmaking Congress Longest

Article I Section 8 Main powers granted to Congress Enumerated Powers Specifically listed Tax $$$$ War

And……. Implied Powers “Congress shall make all laws that are necessary and proper”…… Necessary & proper Clause Elastic Clause

Article I section 9 All powers that are denied to Congress Denied= can not do Why important to list denied powers?

Article II Executive Branch Led by…………….. President Vice president

Article III Judicial Branch Supreme Court Congress creates all lower courts

Federal Courts Jurisdiction The types of cases that can be tried Trial by jury in criminal cases

Also……… Article III defines TREASON

Article IV Relations Among the States Full Faith & credit clause Treatment of citizens New states & territories Protection of states

Article V Amendment Process How amendments are proposed and ratified

Article VI the “C” = Supreme Law of the Land Supremacy Clause

Article VII “C” needed to be ratified by 9 states to take effect

Check 4.1 & 4.2 What is a Republican government? What is the first part of the “C” called? What does it do? How many articles are in the “C”? Article I? Article II? Article III?