Government 3

Outline the sections of the Constitution

A. Introduction Preamble (States the purpose of the Government) B. Article 1 legislative branch structure and powers C. Article 2 executive branch structure and powers D. Article 3 judicial branch structure and powers E. Article 4 States Relations F. Article 5 Amendment Process G. Article 6 National Debts, Supremacy Clause and Oath H. Article 7 Ratification I. Amendments 1-10 Bill of Rights there are 27 total

How does checks and balances support and/ or hinder the principle of separation of powers with in the Us government

A. support keeps one branch from abusing their power B. Hinders allows the branches to control another branch can give one branch too much power; check can be abused

Explain how the necessary and proper clause stretched the power of the federal government

Allows the Federal Government to expand its powers when it feels that the power is necessary for them to have in order to fulfill their duties

What is the purpose of pledge of allegiance

Assimilation, patriotism, respect. etc

Explain difference between enumerated and implied powers

Enumerated powers Congress has power to collect taxes, coin money, regulate foreign and interstate commerce, and declare war. Implied powers is not written but suggested Necessary and Proper ClauseAlso known as elastic clause Powers that Congress needs in order to conduct its business

The Commerce & Slave Trade Compromise

Many delegates wanted to end slavery but a feared that southern delegates would not adopt the new constitution if slavery was abolished Congress was forbidden to tax exports Forbidden to pass laws against slave trade for at least 20 years (1808)

Constitutional Convention

May 1787 Philadelphia, PA A group of delegates later known as the "Framers". James Madison would be called the "Father of the Constitution

Implied Powers

Powers NOT WRITTEN in the Constitution, but suggested Necessary and Proper Clause Also known as elastic clause Powers that Congress needs in order to conduct its business

Concurrent Powers

Powers held jointly by the national and state governments.Collect taxes -Enforce laws -Borrow money -Establish courts -Provide for the general welfare

Reserved Powers

Powers reserved and given directly to the states by the national government are Power retained by the states, including the power to establish schools, set marriage and divorce laws, and regulate trade within the state.

Enumerated Powers

Powers specifically given to Congress in the Constitution; including the power to collect taxes, coin money, regulate foreign and interstate commerce, and declare war.

What is the purpose of Constitutional Convention

The A.O.C had too many flaws and was not a strong enough Constitution and Establish a form of government & constitution capable of handling the nation's problems *This would become the new law of the land.

Prohibited Powers

the powers that are denied to the federal government, the state government, or both; also called restricted powers