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The Preamble and articles of the constitutionSlide2
Warm-up 1/24 and 1/27
How is the Constitution still relevant to your life today?
Turn in your homework.
Write down your homework.
All work from 1/23-1/31 is on weebly.com. It is the 1
st
link on Ms. Farley’s Class Links page. Slide3
US Supreme Court Cases
In partners we are going to examine a list of court cases that went all the way to the US Supreme Court. These cases have dramatically shaped our nation into the one we currently know.
We will do one model together and the last two you will do with your partner. You will have until the last 5
mins
of class. Slide4
Warm-up for 2/3 and 2/4
Answer the following:
What are the 3 branches of government?
What three Articles of the Constitution will tell you in detail the requirements and jobs of these branches?
Out of the cases that you examined, which do you feel is the most important one? Why?
Write down your homework: Constitution Day poster if not completed in class.
Today we will:
Notes- “I’m just a Bill” Schoolhouse Rock-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFroMQlKiag
Constitution Day Poster
Help DaySlide5
The preamble
Lists the reasons for the Constitution
Form a more perfect Union
Establish Justice
Insure domestic tranquility
Provide for the common defense
Promote general welfare
Secure the blessings of liberty
To ourselves and our PosteritySlide6
Article 1
Section 1
All legislative powers shall be vested in the Congress
The Congress shall consist of the Senate and House of Representatives
Section 2
The House of Representatives is elected every two years
Requirements
25 years old
7 years a citizen of the United States
Live in the stateSlide7
Section 2 (cont.)
The House of Representatives elects a Speaker of the House
The House has the sole Power of Impeachment
Section 3
Two Senators from each state
Six year term
1/3 of the Senate is up for election every two yearsSlide8
Section 3 (cont)
Requirements
30 years old
A US citizen for 9 years
Live in the state
The Vice President is the President of the Senate
Vice President does not vote unless Senate is tied
The Senate elects a President pro tempore, in the absence of the Vice President
The Senate tries all ImpeachmentsSlide9
Section 7
All Bills originate in the House
After passage in the House, moves to the Senate
If a Bill passes both houses, goes to the President for his signature
Section 8
Congress has the power to:
Collect taxes
Borrow money
Regular commerce
Establish citizenship rules
Coin moneySlide10
Section 8 (cont)
Powers of Congress (cont)
Establish Post Offices
Declare War
Raise and support the Army
To make laws “which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by this Constitution.”
Section 10
No state can form a
treaty Slide11
Article II
Section 1
Executive power is in the President
4 year term
Qualifications
Natural born citizen
35 years old
14 years a resident of the United States
Section 2
Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy
Make treaties
Appoint Judges of Supreme CourtSlide12
Section 3
Has to give a State of the Union Address
Section 4
Shall be removed from office on Impeachment for treason, bribery and other high crimes and misdemeanorsSlide13
Article III
Section 1
Judicial power is in one supreme court
Section 2
Judicial power extends to
All laws
Treaties
Conflicts between states
Trial of all crimes- except impeachment
Section 3
Treason consists of giving aid and comfort to EnemiesSlide14
Article 4
Section 2
The citizens of each state are citizens of the United States
A person charged with a crime in one state will be returned to that state if he runs
Section 3
New states may be admitted
Section 4
The United States guarantees a Republican form or governmentSlide15
Article 5
Amendments proposed with 2/3 majority in both houses.
2/3 of the states can call a constructional convention
¾ vote needed to ratify amendments