Constitution

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Preamble

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Introduction to the Constitution

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1787

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Year the Constitution was written. James Madison wrote the most, and got states to come around to a federal system. Wrote much of "The Federalist Papers".

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Article I

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Congress. 2 houses. Money related things. Declare War. Set up Federal Courts. Impeach Federal Officials. Create and regulate Post Office. Standards. Highways. Admit new territories as states.Immigration, naturalization. Approve, disapprove treaties.

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Judicial Review

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Ability to declare laws unconstitutional, from Marbury vs Madison (John Marshal)

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Article 3

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Judicial Branch

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Court System

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1 Supreme Court, 9 Justices
Courts of Appeals,12 courts
District Courts, 91 courts

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Article 4

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describes how inter-state relationships and the relationship between states and the federal gov

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Article 5

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CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS
1) 2/3 proposal of Congress or State Legislatures

2)3/4 all states must ratify

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Article 6

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Supremacy Clause

Constitution is Supreme law of the land.

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Article 7

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Constitution will become law of land when 9 out of 13 states approve. happened in 1788

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Amendment I

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Freedom of speech, religion, the press, assembly, petition the gov.

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Amendment II

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Right to BEARRR ARMMZ!

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Amendment III

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Don't need to house soldiers

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Amendment IV

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protection against illegal search and seizures. Need a warrant for that offica.

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Amendment V

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Rights in Criminal Cases
Serious crimes must be indicted by Grand Jury
Can't be forced to testify against yourself
No double Jeopardy
Due Process(fair trial)

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Amendment VI

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Right to fair Trial
Must be told What Crime charged with
Right to Speedy and public trial
Right to representation
Right to question witnesses