Constitution Part Three. Constitution Test Notes The Declaration of Independence was a document that the 13 colonies used to declare their separation.

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Constitution Part Three

Constitution Test Notes The Declaration of Independence was a document that the 13 colonies used to declare their separation from England. The “Necessary and Proper” clause… Allows Congress to do new jobs that the Constitution does not specifically mention. Bill of Rights: Was added to the Constitution to protect individual rights.

The Electoral College Purpose: Prevents the mass of voters from electing an unfit president. The number of electors a state can have is calculated by: The number of members in the House of Representatives Plus the two US Senators each state has. Illinois: Has 21 Electoral Votes

System of Checks and Balances

Legislative Branch: Makes the laws Executive Branch: Enforces and carries out the laws. The executive branch: is represented by three people: The President Vice President Cabinet Judicial Branch: Interprets the laws The system of checks and balances includes a judicial review.

System of Checks and Balances Not only does each branch of the government have particular powers each branch has certain powers over the other branches. This is done to keep them balanced and to prevent one branch form ever gaining too much power. For example:

System of Checks and Balances Congress may pass laws but the President can veto them. The President can veto laws but Congress can override the veto with a 2/3 vote. The President and Congress may agree on a law but the Supreme Court can declare a law unconstitutional. The President can appoint Judges and other government officials but Senate must approve them. Supreme Court judges have life terms but they can be impeached.

Purpose Of Government WE THE PEOPLE… The Preamble of the Constitution The beginning of the centralization of all powers in the federal government. Guarantees people to have a trial by a jury of their peers. Allows for anyone to become president. A person must be 35 years old and a natural born citizen to become president.

Division of Powers In The Constitution DELEGATED POWERS Power given to the federal government The power to coin money The power to make treaties with foreign countries.

Division of Powers In The Constitution RESERVED POWERS The power to make laws on marriage and divorce. The power to provide a system of education. Power for states only.

Division of Powers In The Constitution CONCURRENT POWERS Shared between the states and federal government. The power to collect takes.

Review What are the requirements to be president? What are the divisions of powers? Know the following: 1 st, 2 nd, 4 th, 5 th, and 8 th Amendments Vocabulary Words.