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- US Constitution US Constitution 1
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- Origins of the Constitution Constitutional Principles and
Provisions Ways to Amend the U.S. Constitution Elements of the
Constitution and its amendmentsOverview 2
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- Philosophical Ideas John Locke Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation Shays Rebellion The Great Compromise The
Federalists Papers Ratification debate Origins of the Constitution
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- Federalism Enumerated Powers Separation of Powers/Checks and
Balances Constitutional Principles and Provisions 4
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- The Proposal Process By the Congress with a two- thirds
majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate
By a constitutional convention called for by two-thirds of the
State legislatures. None of the 27 amendments to the Constitution
have been proposed by constitutional convention. Ways to Amend the
U.S. Constitution 5
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- The Ratification process A proposed amendment must be ratified
by three-fourths of the States (38 of 50 States). May also be
ratified by a special conventions called by three-fourths of the
States. 21st Amendment is the only one adopted in this manner.
However, Congress has the power to decide which method of
ratification will be used Ways to Amend the U.S. Constitution
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- Preamble Articles First 10 Amendments to the Constitution The
Bill of Rights Other Amendments Elements of the U.S. Constitution
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- We the people of the United States, in Order to form a more
perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility,
provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and
secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do
ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of
AmericaPreamble 8
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- Articles I-III: Divides Govt. into Three Branches Legislative
Executive Judicial Articles IV: States Rights Powers Limitations
Articles I-IV 9
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- Articles V: Amending the U.S. Constitution Proposing an
amendment The ratification process Articles VI: Federal Powers
Article VII: Ratification of the U.S. Constitution Articles V-VII
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- Bill of Rights 11 First ten amendments to the Constitution
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- Other Amendments 12
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- Origins of the Constitution Constitutional Principles and
Provisions Ways to Amend the U.S. Constitution Elements of the
Constitution and its amendmentsSummary 13
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- QUESTIONS? 14