Road to the Constitution
Life, Liberty, Natural Law & the Social Contract..
Who?
John Locke
Freedom to assemble peaceably
First Amendment freedom
This political party wants more rights and protections for labor unions and workers
Democrats
A few rich or powerful people lead the country.
Oligarchy
Bush v. Gore
These acts led to the colonists' demands for "no taxation without representation"
Stamp act, Townshend act, Tea act, Intolerable acts
The Police can be denied entry if they don't have a warrant
4th amendment protection | no unreasonable search and seizure
Relevant Experience, employment and Education...
Important things to consider when voting for a candidate
Regional or State government control most of the power in this system of government
Confederal
The difference between NAFTA and NATO
Nafta - trade agreement
Nato - Military alliance
He ended trial by jury, colonist's legislatures and more!
The King of England
The Government can take your property for the common good of the community (for a fair price)
5th amendment | Eminent domain
Political Interest Groups (PACs)
The "Elastic Clause"
Allows the legislative branch to do everything "necessary and proper" to stretch powers
Ambassadors and the Secretary of State
Work with the President on Foreign Policy
Difficult to make changes, weak central government, no national courts
Problems with the Articles of Confederation
Poor citizens in the south got more voting rights from this amendment
14th amendment, 15th or 24th amendment
Person A - Teachers should work harder, they get summer off - Person B - Teachers work very hard and are underpaid
Examples of Bias or Multiple Perspectives
Conference Committee
This event led to a 20 year war on terror in Afghanistan.
9/11 attacks
The Legislative branch approves treaties made by the President... The Supreme Court rules laws Unconstitutional
Examples of Checks and Balances
Your right to have a lawyer defend you in court comes from this AMENDMENT
6th amendment
My street always floods after a rainstorm. This government level should be contacted.
Local government
Examples of Concurrent Powers
Taxing, make laws, build roads, borrow money, enforce laws
The correct order of "the road to the US Constitution"
Colonist grievances->Declaration ->Articles of Confederation -> US Constitution & Bill of Rights