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Why the Constitution Economic problems in Rhode Island and Shays rebellion in Massachusetts Need for unity, order and economic prosperity throughout the country. Nationalism and a lack of ability to control our destiny. The Spanish shut down the port of New Orleans and the Mississippi River to American commerce and the English still occupied forts in the Ohio Valley. The Convention
First matter of business was to elected General George Washington as president of the convention. On the third day of the convention to amend the Articles of Confederation, Edmund Randolph of Virginia rose and introduced the idea of writing a new constitution.
The supreme law of the land
The Constitution had the power to enforce its own laws; whereas the Articles of Confederation were a mere League of Friendship. Judges are bound by the constitution to uphold laws that are addressed in the constitution over the laws of their states. Took away the power to coin state money and charge taxes on imported and exported goods on the state level. State powers were limited, however states still had power to manage their local affairs. So, states can maintain local and state police and militias.
The Preamble The Preamble is the introduction to the US Constitution and it tells the reader what the new government is going to do for the citizens: establish justice and ensure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare and secure the blessings of liberty The Preamble The Great Compromise
Giving power to the new government was easy but defining who should hold the power was much more difficult. Virginia Plan for Government
Provided by James Madison, the only man who came prepared to the convention. Three-separate branches of government: Legislative, Executive and Judicial. In the legislature, states would have representation based upon the quantity of citizens in the state. James Madison
New Jersey Plan for Government Written by William Paterson One branch government. All the power left in congress and each state receives one vote. William Paterson
Connecticut Plan (The Great Compromise) Offered by Roger Sherman Three branches of government Representation in the house of representatives would be based upon population and the senate would have a fixed amount of representation (two votes each) no matter how populated the state. Roger Sherman
The Three Ring Circus (Three Branches of Government) Slavery in the Constitution
Northern and Southern delegates clashed over whether slaves should be counted in determining the number of representatives a state should have in the house of representatives. The issue was decided that 3/5 of the slaves were to count as population and for tax purposes. Slavery in the Constitution continued Another compromise on slavery was that the importation of slaves should end in 1808 being twenty years from the time the constitution went into effect. It was important to make compromises with the South because without the right to hold slaves they would have left the union. The south thought that slavery was dying out and compromised to end the importation of slaves, but not owning slaves. Executive Branch: The President
Some states wanted an executive council, they feared that one man would become too much like a king. Others states wanted a president to run the executive branch of the government. They compromised on a president who would be held in a system where he is no more powerful than the other branches of government. President is elected by the electoral college, the sum of all congressmen, both senators and members of the house of representatives. Legislative Branch: A Bicameral Legislature
House of Representatives is the lower branch of congress. Represent the great mass of the people. Senate is seen as an upper branch of congress, it gives advice and consent to major appointments of the president or to treaties or acts of war made by the president. The Senate is also designed to represent the wealthy people in society. The Judiciary Provides a supreme court. Supreme court is to be the most powerful court in the country. Checks and Balances The president can veto (override) bills passed by congress; however, congress can override the presidential veto if both houses pass the bill again by a two-thirds majority, then a bill becomes a law. How a Bill becomes a law Checks and Balances continued President is the commander and chief of all US forces, but congress alone has the power to declare war. President can negotiate treaties but they only become laws when the congress approves them. The President can appoint judges, ambassadors and officials, but only the senate can vote to reject or approve of these appointments. Impeachment: Checking the President - If a president commits a serious crime he can be brought to trial by a process called impeachment. In such cases the House of Representatives brings the charges against the president, and the Senate acts as judge and jury. A two-thirds vote is necessary for conviction and removal from office. Requirements for office holding
President - must be 35 years old, native born and must live in the United States for 14 years. Term - 4 years Senator - must be 30 years old, must be citizen of US for 9 years and must live in the state which elects him or her. Term - 6 years Representative - must be 25 years old, must be citizen of US for 7 years and must reside in state which elects him or her. Term - 2 years Supreme Court Justice - no requirements - Serves for as long as he or she is healthy enough to perform as long as they do not break the laws. What about the States? Federalism is the division of power between the Federal and State Governments Federalism Electoral College The Electoral College is the sum of all Senators and members of the House of Representatives Electoral College Ratifying the Constitution The Constitution went into effect when 9 nine states ratified or approved it. Delaware was first to ratify the constitution, Rhode Island was last. New Hampshire was special because it was the ninth states to ratify the Constitution, thus after New Hampshire ratified the Constitution it went into effect. April 30, 1789 George Washington was sworn in as President. Many historians believe that the American Revolution ended on that day because we found stability. The Anti-Federalists The First 10 Amendments to the US Constitution are called the Bill of Rights. The Anti-Federalists refused to pass the document unless they had the guarantee of civil rights in a Bill of Rights James Madison wrote the Bill of Rights, which passed on December 15, 1791
The First Amendment Freedom of Speech, Religion, Press and the right to assembly and/ or petition the government for redress of grievances. Second Amendment The Right to bear arms and keep a militia to secure the rights of the people Third Amendment Civilians can not be forced to quarter soldiers in their house during times of peace Fourth Amendment Warrants can only be issued under probable cause, and the rights of the people to secure their houses, papers and other personals and valuables shall not be infringed upon. Fifth Amendment No one can be called to be a witness against himself in a criminal case, nor shall anyone be held to answer for infamous or capital crimes, unless in the presentment of a grand jury. Also, private property can not be taken for private use. No one shall be deprived of life, liberty or property without due process of law. Sixth Amendment Accused shall enjoy the right of a speedy trial by an impartial jury where the crime was committed. Also, defender will have the right to assistance of counsel (attorney) for defense. Seventh Amendment Trial by Jury shall be preserved for any serious common law. Eighth Amendment Excessive Bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed or cruel unusual punishments inflicted. Ninth and Tenth Amendments The listing of rights in the constitution shall not deny rights retained by the people. All powers not listed in the Constitution are reserved for the states or to the people.
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08-12-15 Samaan V Zernik (SC087400) at The Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles: Countrywide Ex Parte Application For A Short Notice Hearing On Motion For OSC Contempt and Sanctions