United States Constitution by Kristen Buza https://padlet.com/kristenshipley26/2t4ywx98wjwo By: Kristen Buza en-us 2018-07-22 17:01:06 UTC 2026-03-11 06:32:12 UTC hello@padlet.com United States Constitution kristenshipley26 https://padlet.com/kristenshipley26/2t4ywx98wjwo/wish/270794349 According to Dictionary.com the U.S. Constitution is "A document that embodies the fundamental laws and principles by which the United States is governed."]]> 2018-07-22 17:02:09 UTC https://padlet.com/kristenshipley26/2t4ywx98wjwo/wish/270794349 Legislative kristenshipley26 https://padlet.com/kristenshipley26/2t4ywx98wjwo/wish/270795906 - Made up of Congress members, which are House Representatives and the Senate
- They create laws
The amount of Congressmen in the Legislative branch depends on what the population is of that particular state. For example: California currently has 53 representatives, while Iowa has 4 and Nebraska has 3.
- They have impeachment power and can remove anyone from office.
- Members of Congress can override vetoes as long as they have 2/3 vote.]]> 2018-07-22 18:08:01 UTC https://padlet.com/kristenshipley26/2t4ywx98wjwo/wish/270795906 Executive kristenshipley26 https://padlet.com/kristenshipley26/2t4ywx98wjwo/wish/270795909 - Includes the President, as well as the Executive office of the President, executive and cabinet departments, and Independent Government agencies.
- The Executive branch enforces the laws.
- The President can veto laws made up by the legislative branch.
Pardons people, which means forgiving or excusing a person for an error or offense they have made.
- The President is elected every 4 years and can be appointed for a second term if elected again.
- Signs laws
- The President appoints federal judges.]]> 2018-07-22 18:08:08 UTC https://padlet.com/kristenshipley26/2t4ywx98wjwo/wish/270795909 Judicial kristenshipley26 https://padlet.com/kristenshipley26/2t4ywx98wjwo/wish/270795912 - Includes 9 Supreme Court members. One member is the Chielf Justice, while the other eight are Associate Justices.
- They have the final saw to decide if laws that are in the words and are being discussed are constitutional and should be approved.
- All members are appointed but he President.
- They are the only judges that can overturn rulings made by state court judges.
- Terms of office last for life, which means each member will serve until they retire, die, or are removed.]]> 2018-07-22 18:08:12 UTC https://padlet.com/kristenshipley26/2t4ywx98wjwo/wish/270795912 Separation of Powers kristenshipley26 https://padlet.com/kristenshipley26/2t4ywx98wjwo/wish/270795924 2018-07-22 18:09:10 UTC https://padlet.com/kristenshipley26/2t4ywx98wjwo/wish/270795924 Preamble kristenshipley26 https://padlet.com/kristenshipley26/2t4ywx98wjwo/wish/270796220 Describes the purpose of the Constitution and the government and citizens that will follow it.]]> 2018-07-22 18:18:59 UTC https://padlet.com/kristenshipley26/2t4ywx98wjwo/wish/270796220 Articles kristenshipley26 https://padlet.com/kristenshipley26/2t4ywx98wjwo/wish/270796242 There are 7 articles that describe how the government is set up and if need be, how the Constitution can be changed.]]> 2018-07-22 18:20:03 UTC https://padlet.com/kristenshipley26/2t4ywx98wjwo/wish/270796242 Amendments kristenshipley26 https://padlet.com/kristenshipley26/2t4ywx98wjwo/wish/270796271 These are changes to the Constitution that have been made. There are a total of 27 of them. The first 10 Amendments are called the Bill of Rights.]]> 2018-07-22 18:21:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kristenshipley26/2t4ywx98wjwo/wish/270796271 Bill of Rights kristenshipley26 https://padlet.com/kristenshipley26/2t4ywx98wjwo/wish/270796359 1. Freedom of Speech, Press, Assembly, Religion and Petition
2. Right to Bear Arms
3. No Quartering of soldiers
4. No illegal search and seizure of property
5. All citizen due process and cannot be forced to serve as a witness against himself when accused of a crime
6. Speedy and public trial
7. Trial by jury in any civil dispute
8. Prevents suffering cruel and unusual punishment
9. Rights of citizens are not restricted to that of the Constitution
10. Powers are reserved to the State
]]> 2018-07-22 18:26:09 UTC https://padlet.com/kristenshipley26/2t4ywx98wjwo/wish/270796359 Other 17 Amendments kristenshipley26 https://padlet.com/kristenshipley26/2t4ywx98wjwo/wish/270796608 11. Discusses Judicial limites
12. How we choose the President and Vice President
13. Abolishment of owning slaves
14. Citizenship rights
15. Race does not reflect a persons ability to vote
16. Status of Income and the taxes they they have based on their income
17. Senators are elected by popular vote
18. Liquor abolishment
19. Women's suffrage
20. Terms of President and Congress
21. Amendment 18 repealed
22. The President term limits
23. The Presidential vote for Washington D.C.
24. Poll Taxes Barred
25. Presidential Disability and the succession of him
26. The age to vote is 18
27. Limiting changes to Congressional pay
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