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Article I of the U.S. Constitution

Establishes the Legislative Branch (Congress: Senate and House of Representatives).

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Powers granted to Congress in Article I

The power to make laws, regulate commerce, declare war, and collect taxes.

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Article II of the U.S. Constitution

Establishes the Executive Branch, defining the powers of the President and the Executive.

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Powers of the President under Article II

Enforces laws, commands the military, makes treaties, and appoints officials.

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Article III of the U.S. Constitution

Defines the Judicial Branch, including the creation of the Supreme Court and lower courts.

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Article IV of the U.S. Constitution

Covers the Full Faith and Credit Clause and the admittance of new states.

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Purpose of Article V in the Constitution

Defines the process for amending the Constitution.

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Article VI of the Constitution

Addresses the Supremacy Clause, stating that the Constitution is the supreme law of the land.

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Article VII of the Constitution

Describes the process for ratifying the Constitution.

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Enumerated (Expressed) Powers

Powers explicitly granted to the government, such as the power to declare war and collect taxes.

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Implied Powers

Powers not explicitly listed but necessary to carry out enumerated powers (e.g., creating a national bank).

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Process for amending the U.S. Constitution

Amendments can be proposed by a two-thirds vote in Congress or a constitutional convention and ratified by three-fourths of the states.

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Bill of Rights

The first 10 amendments that protect individual rights such as freedom of speech and protection from unreasonable searches.

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19th Amendment

Gave women the right to vote.

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Significance of the 14th Amendment

Grants equal protection under the law and ensures due process of law at the state level.

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10th Amendment

Reserves powers not given to the federal government to the states or the people.

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Federalists' argument

In favor of a strong national government and the ratification of the U.S. Constitution.

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Anti-Federalists' argument

Against a strong national government and the lack of a Bill of Rights in the original Constitution.

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How the Bill of Rights addressed Anti-Federalist concerns

Guaranteed individual rights and freedoms, aiding in the ratification of the Constitution.

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Supremacy Clause

Provision in Article VI stating that the Constitution, along with federal laws and treaties, is the supreme law of the land.

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Commerce Clause

Grants Congress the power to regulate interstate commerce.

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Necessary and Proper Clause (Elastic Clause)

Gives Congress the power to make all laws necessary and proper to carry out its enumerated powers.

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Full Faith and Credit Clause

Requires states to recognize the public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of other states.

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Emoluments Clause

Prohibits the President from receiving gifts or payments from foreign states without Congress's consent.

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Impact of the 15th Amendment on civic participation

Granted African American men the right to vote.

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Significance of the 24th Amendment

Abolished poll taxes, making it easier for low-income citizens to vote.

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Effect of the 26th Amendment on voting rights

Lowered the voting age from 21 to 18.

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Role of the 14th Amendment's Equal Protection Clause in civil rights

Ensures that all citizens are treated equally under the law, particularly in cases involving discrimination.

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