Constitutional Study Guide by Andrew Legall https://padlet.com/andrewlegall/fr3dr59ka65e Andrew Legall Februay 5th, 2018 en-us 2018-02-02 01:40:51 UTC 2018-02-03 20:38:00 UTC hello@padlet.com Executive andrewlegall https://padlet.com/andrewlegall/fr3dr59ka65e/wish/227339975 The Executive Branch is led by the President of the United States, also the Commander in Chief and the Head of State, who is responsible for implementing laws and appointing heads of the federal agencies. The Cabinet is responsible for administration of federal laws. Their powers include:

1. Commander in chief of armed forces and state militias.

2. The power to pardon people convicted of federal crimes.

3. The power to create treaties with the advice and consent of the Senate.

4. Meet with Head of State, ambassadors and other foreign officials.

5. The power to appoint judges, officials and ambassadors.]]> 2018-02-02 01:44:02 UTC https://padlet.com/andrewlegall/fr3dr59ka65e/wish/227339975 Legislative andrewlegall https://padlet.com/andrewlegall/fr3dr59ka65e/wish/227339981 The Legislative Branch, also known as the United States Congress, consists of the House of Representatives and the Senate, which hold the power to declare war, approve or reject the President's appointments and enact legislation. Their main powers include:

1. The economic power to levy taxes.

2. The power to declare war.

3. The power to organize militia.

4. The power to establish courts.

5. The power to secure patents and copyrights.]]> 2018-02-02 01:44:06 UTC https://padlet.com/andrewlegall/fr3dr59ka65e/wish/227339981 Judicial andrewlegall https://padlet.com/andrewlegall/fr3dr59ka65e/wish/227339994 The responsibility of the Judicial Branch, which includes the Supreme Court, is to make sure that the Constitution is upheld and interpreted correctly in the court of law. Their main powers include:

1. Jurisdiction, or the power to interpret federal and constitutional law.

2. Give precedent for future laws and cases.

3. Each of he 94 U.S. Courts has the power of jurisdiction.

4. Conduct trials, which is the hearing and judgement of a case in court.

5. Judicial Review, which is the power to determine the constitutionality of laws and executive acts.


]]> 2018-02-02 01:44:10 UTC https://padlet.com/andrewlegall/fr3dr59ka65e/wish/227339994 13th Amendment andrewlegall https://padlet.com/andrewlegall/fr3dr59ka65e/wish/227340220 In Article V of the Constitution, the ability to make Amendments to the Constitution. The 13th Amendment was passed in 1865 and formally abolished slavery in the United States. I believe this is one of the most important Amendments to the Constitution because it freed my ancestors from a lifetime of torture and secured freedom for minorities who were enslaved. If not for this Amendment, I would be a slave today and wouldn't have the opportunity to say or do what I would like.]]> 2018-02-02 01:45:22 UTC https://padlet.com/andrewlegall/fr3dr59ka65e/wish/227340220 19th Amendment andrewlegall https://padlet.com/andrewlegall/fr3dr59ka65e/wish/227340284 The 19th Amendment, ratified in 1920, ensured that all people above the age of 18 in America, men and women alike, were allowed the freedom to vote. This Amendment was a huge step towards equality to men and women, which is also a step for minorities, for members of LGBTQ, and others who are oppressed in America. ]]> 2018-02-02 01:45:39 UTC https://padlet.com/andrewlegall/fr3dr59ka65e/wish/227340284 Executive Branch andrewlegall https://padlet.com/andrewlegall/fr3dr59ka65e/wish/227781306 The Legislative Branch has impeachment powers over the federal officers in the Executive Branch. The Supreme Court, a part of the Judicial Branch, cannot be fired or impeached by the Executive Branch. The Executive Branch may make foreign treaties, but the Legislative Branch must approve them. The Legislative Branch may also implement investigative actions towards the Executive Branch.]]> 2018-02-03 18:48:23 UTC https://padlet.com/andrewlegall/fr3dr59ka65e/wish/227781306 Legislative Branch andrewlegall https://padlet.com/andrewlegall/fr3dr59ka65e/wish/227781318 The Executive Branch, specifically the President, can veto laws that Congress passes, although Congress can override the veto with a two-thirds vote. The Supreme Court may also declares laws that Congress passes as unconstitutional.]]> 2018-02-03 18:48:31 UTC https://padlet.com/andrewlegall/fr3dr59ka65e/wish/227781318 Judicial Branch andrewlegall https://padlet.com/andrewlegall/fr3dr59ka65e/wish/227781323 The Executive and Legislative Branches are the ones who appoint and choose the judges and justices that make up the Judicial Branch. The future members of the branch get nominated by the Executive Branch and approved by the Legislative Branch,, which keeps the Judicial Branch in check.]]> 2018-02-03 18:48:36 UTC https://padlet.com/andrewlegall/fr3dr59ka65e/wish/227781323 andrewlegall https://padlet.com/andrewlegall/fr3dr59ka65e/wish/227789270 One proposal for constitutional reform is the idea to increase the weight of the votes of young people in the United States. This is to ensure that the legislative and executive Branches will be modified to fit the long-term health of the country that they will occupy, as opposed to the older generation who is more concerned with short-term health. This would increase the amount of change that is going on in America.]]> 2018-02-03 20:32:33 UTC https://padlet.com/andrewlegall/fr3dr59ka65e/wish/227789270 andrewlegall https://padlet.com/andrewlegall/fr3dr59ka65e/wish/227789533 2018-02-03 20:36:20 UTC https://padlet.com/andrewlegall/fr3dr59ka65e/wish/227789533 andrewlegall https://padlet.com/andrewlegall/fr3dr59ka65e/wish/227789561 2018-02-03 20:36:43 UTC https://padlet.com/andrewlegall/fr3dr59ka65e/wish/227789561 andrewlegall https://padlet.com/andrewlegall/fr3dr59ka65e/wish/227789648 2018-02-03 20:38:00 UTC https://padlet.com/andrewlegall/fr3dr59ka65e/wish/227789648