Constitution
Part Three
Constitution Test Notes
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The Declaration of Independence was a
document that the 13 colonies used to
declare their separation from England.
The “Necessary and Proper” clause…
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Allows Congress to do new jobs that the Constitution
does not specifically mention.
Bill of Rights: Was added to the Constitution
to protect individual rights.
The Electoral College
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Purpose: Prevents the mass of voters from
electing an unfit president.
The number of electors a state can have is
calculated by:
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The number of members in the House of
Representatives
Plus the two US Senators each state has.
Illinois: Has 21 Electoral Votes
System of Checks and
Balances
System of Checks and
Balances
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Legislative Branch: Makes the laws
Executive Branch: Enforces and carries out the
laws.
The executive branch: is represented by three
people:
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The President
Vice President
Cabinet
Judicial Branch: Interprets the laws
The system of checks and balances includes a
judicial review.
System of Checks and
Balances
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Not only does each branch of the government
have particular powers each branch has
certain powers over the other branches.
This is done to keep them balanced and to
prevent one branch form ever gaining too
much power.
For example:
System of Checks and
Balances
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Congress may pass laws........but the President can
veto them.
The President can veto laws.......but Congress can
override the veto with a 2/3 vote.
The President and Congress may agree on a
law..........but the Supreme Court can declare a law
unconstitutional.
The President can appoint Judges and other
government officials.......but Senate must approve
them.
Supreme Court judges have life terms.......but they
can be impeached .
Purpose Of Government
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WE THE PEOPLE…
The Preamble of the Constitution
The beginning of the centralization of all
powers in the federal government.
Guarantees people to have a trial by a jury of
their peers.
Allows for anyone to become president.
A person must be 35 years old and a natural
born citizen to become president.
Division of Powers In The
Constitution
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DELEGATED POWERS
Power given to the federal government
The power to coin money
The power to make treaties with foreign
countries.
Division of Powers In The
Constitution
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RESERVED POWERS
The power to make laws on marriage and
divorce.
The power to provide a system of education.
Power for states only.
Division of Powers In The
Constitution
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CONCURRENT POWERS
Shared between the states and federal
government.
The power to collect takes.
Review
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What are the requirements to be president?
What are the divisions of powers?
Know the following:
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1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, and 8th Amendments
Vocabulary Words.