Constitution

The Supreme Law of the Land1Third AmendmentThe Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace.

33Formal Amendment Framers were prepared for changeArticle V of the constitution gives four possible methods of formal amendmentFirst: an amendment can be proposed by 2/3 of each house in congress and be ratified by of the state legislatures, 38 states legislatures must approve. (26 of the 27 have been adopted this way) Second: an amendment may be proposed by Congress and then ratified by conventions called for that purpose, in of the states (21st amendment)

3Formal Amendment Third: an amendment may be proposed by a natl convention, called by Congress at the request of 2/3 of the state legislatures. Then it must be ratified by of state legislatures (none)Fourth: an amendment may be proposed by a natl convention and ratified by conventions in of the States (similar to how our constitution was ratified) 4

527 Amendments (pg 759)Since the new constitution gave a lot more power to the National government, people were scared that their rights were going to be violated. People began to fight for a Bill of RightsBill of Rights are the first 10 amendmentsThese are peoples basic rights that can not be taken away Includes freedom of belief and expression, security of the person, and fair and equal treatment before the law6Other ways to change the Constitution Basic LegislationCongress has been a major agent of change Congress has made provisions to the Constitution when the time was neededExecutive ActionPresidents have used their power to contribute to the growth of the constitution Court DecisionsParty Practices -Constitution does not mention political parties Customs

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Bill of rightspg 759.

1. Freedom of Religion, Assembly, Petition, Press, Opinion, and Speech2. The freedom to bear arms3. No military in your home except in war time.4. No unreasonable searches5. The right to remain silent and not incriminate yourself6. The right to a speedy and public trial7. The right to a jury trial in civil matters of $20 and over.8. The right to fair fines and bail. No cruel and unusual punishment9. Individual Rights. Rights that are not in the constitution are still rights given to citizens.10. State Rights. Any right not given in the constitution is given to the states to legislate.

8Later Amendments11. You cannot sue another state except with permission by that states judicial system.12. The electoral college must have two separate elections for president and vice president13. Emancipation. All slaves are free.14. Foreign born citizens can vote15. All men get the right to vote including ex-slaves16. The Federal Income Tax is established17. The people elect their own US senators18. Alcohol is prohibited19. Women get the right to vote20. January 20th is the day that a new president takes office21. It is no longer illegal to drink Alcohol. The 18th amendment is struck down.22. A president can only have 2 terms in office.23. Washington DC can vote for the president24. You may not charge people money so that they can register to vote.25. Lays down the rules for who becomes president if the president dies/resigns etc.26. You can vote at the age of 18.27. Congressmen cannot vote to give themselves a raise in the same term.

9Federalism: Division of Powers What is Federalism? The constitution assigns certain powers to the National Government and certain power to the states. (10th Amendment) 10Powers of the National Govt. Delegated powers: National govt. only has the powers granted by the constitution There are 3 types of Delegated Powers1. Expressed- these powers are spelled out in the constitution. (enumerated powers)-You can find these powers in Article I-including: collect taxes, coin money, regulate foreign and interstate trade, declare war, etc. -16th amendment, power to levy taxes 112. Implied Powers: Necessary and Proper Power -Sometimes called the Elastic Clause, because it has been stretched to cover so many situations -Examples: prohibited racial discrimination, building the interstate highway system3. Inherent Powers: powers that belong to the national government because it is the government of a sovereign state within the world community -these powers exist because the U.S. exists -Examples: regulate immigration, acquire territory Powers of the National Govt. 12States Powers Reserved Powers: are powers that .1.the Constitution does not grant to the National government2. And that are not denied to the States

Examples: Marriage Age, Drinking Age, Professional Licensing, Waste Management, Electric, Education 13Exclusive & Concurrent Powers--Exclusive: Powers that are delegated to the National Government, and only to the National Government Examples: Power to coin money, ,make treaties

--Concurrent Powers: Powers that both the National Government and State Governments posses and exercise. Examples: collect taxes, set crime punishments 14Supremacy Clause Supreme Law of the Land

-National Government stands above all law in the US

15Bill of Rights

16A person who enters a room and screams "Bomb!" just to see the reaction of the people in the room is protected under provisions in the Bill of Rights. Agree/Disagree: Amendment

17Violence is getting to the point in our society where they should stop letting civilians own guns.Agree/Disagree: Amendment :

19The Death Penalty is a good way to punish those who murder another human being.Agree/Disagree: Amendment :

20Your parents own a house. They invest hours of time and many thousands of dollar into it. The government can make your parents sell the house to them so a highway can be built on the land.Agree/Disagree: Amendment :

Amendment 5: Eminent Domain

21Even after September 11th, people are still free to practice the Islamic religion in the United States.Agree/Disagree: Amendment :

22A person involved in a dispute over $10 is permitted to take his or her complaint to a civil court. Agree/Disagree: Amendment :

5th & 6th Amendment protecting criminal rights= protecting everyones rights 2311. President Obama is allowed to call you at home and tell you that you must let soldiers stay in your home. Agree/Disagree: Amendment:

24Everybody should be required to stand during the pledge of allegiance Agree/Disagree: Amendment:

251st Amendment Threaten to blow up airplanes, schools or the presidentSexual harassmentCreate too much social chaosExtremely crude language in a public forumDisrespectful, vulgar language in schoolsHate crimes26