Constitution
Structure of our government
Structure of the constitution
Preamble, 7 articles , 27 amendments, bill of rights (amendments 1-10)
Amendment
Addition or change to the original 7 articles
How many amendments are there?
27
bill of rights
First 10 amendments
Principle #1
Popular sovereignty
Principle #2
Limited government
Principle #3
Separation of powers
Principle #4
Checks and balances
Principle #5
Judicial review
Principle #6
Federalism
Delegated/exclusive powers
Powers given to the national government in the constitution
Expressed/enumerated powers
National powers spelled out in the constitution
Implied powers
National powers not directly written in the constitution but are suggested by the Elastic Clause
Inherent powers
National powers not written in the constitution but exist because it is a sovereign country
Denied national powers
National powers denied by the constitution
Reserved powers
Powers not given to the national government but aren't denied to the states
Denied state powers
State powers denied by the constitution
Concurrent powers
Powers that the state and national governments both have
1st amendment
Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and right to petition the government
2nd amendment
Right to bear arms
3rd amendment
Government can't force you to house soldiers
4th amendment
No illegal searches or seizures
5th amendment
Cannot be tried for the same crime twice (double jeopardy)
Due process of law
Government must uphold all your legal rights
Eminent domain
The government can't take your land unless it pays you for it