Constitution

What was the big idea of the constitution?

To establish a republican style government (in contrast to the confederacy)

What is a Republican government?

Representatives work on behalf of the people

how many articles are in the constitution?

7 (+Preamble)

1. Legislative branch → form & powers of congress

2. Executive branch → provisions for executive branch

3. Judicial Branch → Supreme court & jurisdiction

4. State Relations → Fed. to states & states themselves

5. Amendment Process → the 2 part process

6. National supremacy → Fed law → state law

7. Ratification process

What did article one establish?

All legislative powers are vested in congress & a bicameral legislative

What did Article 1 Section 8 say?

Outlined the powers in Congress:

1. Lay & Collect Taxes

2. Borrow Money

3. Coin Money

4. Declare War

5. Raise & Support Armies

6. Maintain a Navy

What was one detail of article one that supported the AOC defenders criticisms?

That (under necessary & proper clause) if Congress needs to make any laws, they can

• AOC defenders argument: it was vague (which it was)

What did Article 2 establish?

1. Means of electing the president (electoral college)

2. Powers of the president

According to article 2, what is the powers of the president (executive powers)?

1. Commander & Chief of the Army and Navy (highest in the chain & command of the military)

2. Oversees that laws are faithfully executed

3. Last step in the law making process

What did article 3 establish?

There is 1 supreme court and Congress has the power to establish other courts

What was the Judiciary act of 1789?

Established the 3 tier structure of the Supreme Court

What is the 2 types of Jurisdiction?

1. Original Jurisdiction: SC can hear that case for the first time

2. Appellate Jurisdiction: Courts can not hear a case for the first time but can only hear appeals from the lower courts

3 Branches & lawmaking

• Legislative → Makes the laws

• Executive → Executes the laws

• Judicial → Interprets the Laws