1. US Constitution
Unit 3 Lecture

2. The Preamble
Introduction to the Constitution

3. Articles of the Constitution
The Articles
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
explains relationship of states to one another and the national government; each state gives citizens of other states the same rights
Amending the Constitution
Supremacy Clause
Ratifying the Constitution

4. Articles of the Constitution
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5. Terms Elastic Clause Supremacy Clause Writ of Habeas Corpus
Congress can create any law that is, “necessary and proper”
Supremacy Clause
The US Constitution is the Supreme Law of the country
Writ of Habeas Corpus
When you are charged with a crime, the Government must tell you why they are charging you with that crime

6. Terms Expressed Powers Implied Powers Extradition Republic
Powers given to the President, Congress, or the Supreme court that are explicitly written into the constitution
Implied Powers
Assumed Powers that the President, Congress, or the Supreme Court has, but are not explicitly stated in the Constitution
Extradition
The turning over of a criminal from one country to another
Republic
Also known as a Representative Democracy
The US is not a “True Democracy” or a “Direct Democracy”
Instead of all citizens make all choices, we elect REPresentatives to make choices for us.

7. Terms (What the Constitution Forbids)
Bill of Attainder
Not allowed in the US Constitution
“Congress declaring you guilty of a crime without a trial”
Ex Post Facto
“From after the action”
You can not be charged with a crime, after-the-fact or after a law is written
Comity Clause (Privileges and Immunities)
No citizen in the United States is given Privileges or Immunities. All US Citizens are treated equally to one another.