https://padlet.com/dpulido204416/nhwe523wm016 Made with the help of a typing monkey en-us 2019-02-01 20:15:52 UTC 2019-02-01 20:36:05 UTC hello@padlet.com dgrant203979 https://padlet.com/dpulido204416/nhwe523wm016/wish/326867235 This means that each branch is subject to a number of constitutional checks by the other branches. In other words, each branch has certain powers with which it can check the operations and balance the power of the other two.]]> 2019-02-01 20:20:01 UTC https://padlet.com/dpulido204416/nhwe523wm016/wish/326867235 dgrant203979 https://padlet.com/dpulido204416/nhwe523wm016/wish/326867627 The powers granted to the new State governments were purposely divided among three branches: executive, legislative, and judicial. Each branch was given powers with which to check the other branches of government.]]> 2019-02-01 20:21:09 UTC https://padlet.com/dpulido204416/nhwe523wm016/wish/326867627 dgrant203979 https://padlet.com/dpulido204416/nhwe523wm016/wish/326867752 Our federal government has three parts. They are the Executive, Legislative (Senate and House of Representatives) and Judicial (Supreme Court and lower Courts). The President of the United States administers the Executive Branch of our government.]]> 2019-02-01 20:21:32 UTC https://padlet.com/dpulido204416/nhwe523wm016/wish/326867752 dpulido204416 https://padlet.com/dpulido204416/nhwe523wm016/wish/326868502 The constitution established a government that has served the people well and has protected the rights of the people. If either of these two goals had not been met, the Constitution we have today would have been replaced a long time ago]]> 2019-02-01 20:23:53 UTC https://padlet.com/dpulido204416/nhwe523wm016/wish/326868502 dpulido204416 https://padlet.com/dpulido204416/nhwe523wm016/wish/326868760 The article of confederation was adopted by the second continental congress in 1781 during the revolution. States held most of the power and lacked power to tax, regulate trade, or control coinage. ]]> 2019-02-01 20:24:43 UTC https://padlet.com/dpulido204416/nhwe523wm016/wish/326868760 dpulido204416 https://padlet.com/dpulido204416/nhwe523wm016/wish/326869177 . Popular Sovereignty 
2. Limited Government
3. Separation of Powers
4. Checks and Balances
5. Judicial Review
6. Federalism]]> 2019-02-01 20:25:38 UTC https://padlet.com/dpulido204416/nhwe523wm016/wish/326869177 dpulido204416 https://padlet.com/dpulido204416/nhwe523wm016/wish/326869479 1. Freedom of Religion, Speech, of the Press, Assembly, and Petition
2. Protects the people's right to bear arms

3. No soldier can be quartered in a home without the permission of the owner
4. Prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures and sets out requirements for search warrants based on probable cause
5. Protects rights of due process and the right to remain silent ("plead the 5th"), double jeopardy

6. The right to a fair and speedy trial by a jury of one's peers; to have witnesses and to give a defense
7. The right to a trial by jury in civil cases for amounts of $20 or more
8. Prohibits excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishments
9. People have other rights not specifically stated in the Constitution
10. Gives all powers not specifically given to the United States government in the Constitution, to either the states or to the people
11. Determines when and if a state can be sued; states cannot be sued by people from other states or by foreigners

12. The Electoral College must vote for the President and the Vice President separately
13. Abolished slavery and involuntary servitude

14. Makes anyone born on US soil a citizen and guarantees equal protection under the law

15. Gave all men the right to vote regardless of race or color or whether they had been slaves
16. Created an income tax and gave the Federal government the power to collect it
17. Creates the direct election by the people of Senators

18. Prohibition of the drinking, manufacture, and sale of alcohol
19. Gave women the right to vote
20. Gives details on the terms of office for Congress and President; shortens "lame duck" period (time between election and inauguration)

21. Repealed the 18th amendment (prohibition)
22. Limits the president to two terms in office (or 10 years)
23. Gave Washington, D.C. representatives in the electoral college so that citizens of D.C. could participate in the electoral process, even though it is not an official state

24. Prohibited the poll tax
25. Explains what happens when the President dies or is unable to continue in office (Succession)
26. Sets the national voting age at 18, cannot be set any higher
27. Any changes in Congressional salaries will take place after the next term starts

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