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The reasons states wrote constitution
It spells out the government's powers and citizens' rights in a single document, for all to see. The writers want to make sure these new constitutions—not any arm of government—will have the final word. They want constitutions to outrank ordinary law.
The Articles Of Confederation and the powers it gave [and did not give] to the national government
The Articles of Confederation created a national government composed of a Congress, which had the power to declare war, appoint military officers, sign treaties, make alliances, appoint foreign ambassadors, and manage relations with Indians.
Under the Articles, the states, not Congress, had the power to tax.
Accomplishments of the Articles of Confederation
Treaty of Paris [1783], The Land Ordinance of 1785, Northwest Ordinance [1787]
Under the Articles of Confederation the national government managed to achieve a variety of successes such as the creation of executive departments to administer finance, foreign relations, and military affairs but the most important achievement would be the Northwest Ordinance which guaranteed equal treatment for states new and old and also prohibited slavery within the territory. It's weaknesses limited power so much that the government could not tax, force states to honor agreements, make laws regulating trade, and neither could they make laws to regulate the citizens.
Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
no power to tax, President lacked power, no money to buy ships or pay soldiers
Had to borrow money to fight the revolutionary war and could not pay back their debts.
Compromises made at the constitutional convention
Great Compromise. The signing of the U.S. Constitution in the State House in Philadelphia. ...
Three-Fifths Compromise. ...
Commerce Compromise. ...
Slave Trade Compromise. ...
Election of the President: The Electoral
College.
Ratification Process
9 of 13 states have to ratify before Constitution can go into effect
On June 21, 1788, New Hampshire became the ninth state to ratify; and the Confederation Congress established March 4, 1789, as the date to begin operating a new government under the Constitution.
Bill of Rights
The first ten amendments to the Constitution
These 10 were approved on September 25, 1789 and sent to the states for ratification. The 10 amendments that are now known as the Bill of Rights were ratified on December 15, 1791, thus becoming a part of the Constitution.
Debate over Ratification
the Anti-Federalists opposed the US Constitution in fear of a much stronger national government, and they [John Hancock and Sam Adams] wanted the Bill of Rights; Federalists supported the US Constitution and agreed they would add the Bill of Rights
"Some supporters of the Constitution, such as Thomas Jefferson, viewed the Constitution's lack of a bill of rights—a formal summary of citizens' rights and freedoms, as a serious drawback to ratification."
Article I
Article I of the Constitution defines the role of Congress, the federal legislative branch. All legislative power in the government is vested in Congress, meaning that it is the only part of the government that can make new laws or change existing laws.
Article II of the Constitution
This article describes the role and power of the Executive Branch. The President and Vice President. Executive Branch agencies issue regulations with the full force of law, but these are only under the authority of laws enacted by Congress.
Judicial Court
Article III of the Constitution establishes and empowers the judicial branch of the national government. The very first sentence of Article III says: "The judicial power of the United States, shall be vested in one Supreme Court, and in such inferior courts as the Congress may from time to time ordain and establish."
Article V
Article Five of the United States Constitution describes the process whereby the Constitution, the nation's frame of government, may be altered. Altering the Constitution consists of proposing an amendment or amendments and subsequent ratification.
The Bill Of rights and its contents
1
Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.
2
Right to keep and
bear arms in order to maintain a well regulated militia.
3 No quartering of soldiers.
4 Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures.
5 Right to due process of law, freedom from self-incrimination, double jeopardy.
6 Rights of accused persons, e.g., right to a speedy and public trial.
7
Right of trial by jury in civil cases.
8 Freedom from excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishments.
9 Other rights of the people.
10 Powers reserved to the states.
The Principle Of Subsidarity
Subsidiarity is an organizing principle that matters ought to be handled by the smallest, lowest or least centralized competent authority. Political decisions should be taken at a local level if possible, rather than by a central authority.
How many votes does it take to win the electoral college
The Electoral College consists of 538 electors. A majority of 270 electoral votes is required to elect the President. Your state's entitled allotment of electors equals the number of members in its Congressional delegation: one for each member in the House of Representatives plus two for your Senators.
Amendment 1
Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition
Amendment 2
Right to bear arms
Amendment 3
No quartering of soldiers
Amendment 4
Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures
Amendment 5
Protection of Rights to Life, Liberty, and Property
Amendment 6
Rights of Accused Persons in Criminal Cases
Amendment 7
trial by jury in civil cases
Amendment 8
No cruel and unusual punishment
Amendment 9
People's rights are not limited to those in the Constitution.
Amendment 10
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people.
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