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S: The Constitution

FC: The Constitution! | Jordan Hughes

1: The Constitution | By Jordan Hughes | 3rd period Mrs. Kauffman 12- 20-11

2: Constitution- the basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it

3: Constitution- An established law or custom Constitution- the mode in which a state or society is organized Constitution- The act of establishing, making, or setting up Constitution- the physical makeup of the individual

4: \North Carolina Constitution | 14 articles Individual rights- article 1 General Assembly 2 senate members Governor 2 or more terms (non- consecutive) Education & Jury service

5: United States Constitution | 7 articles Bill of Rights 10 amendments Army 120 members in House of Representatives 60 senate members Congress President 2 terms Supreme Court

7: Similarities between the United States' constitution and North Carolina's constitution | Legislative powers Laws Salary Senate House of Representatives Terms Oath of office Executive branch Judicial power

8: How Bill becomes a Law | It all begins when someone has an idea | The bill is introduced by a member of the house or senate | The bill is then reported to a member of the house or senate | Bill is viewed a second time | The bill is read over by a member of the house or senate | The bill is then referred to house or senate

9: If house and senate bills differ, bill goes to conference committee | If the bill is passed, it may be signed into a law or be vetoed | The bill is debated and the first vote is taken | Bills third reading, then final debate and vote | If the bill is passed, it is sent to the second chamber where the process begins again

10: State Government | Regulate businesses Establish local governments Conduct elections Issue licenses, permits, and certificates Take measure for public health and safety Ratify amendments

11: Federal Government | Print money Regulate trade Make treaties Declare war Establish post offices Provide an army Amend the constitution Make laws

13: Similarities between State Government and Federal Government | Borrow money Issue bonds Charter banks and corporations Establish courts Collect taxes Build roads and transportation systems Make and enforce laws

14: The First Amendment | The first amendment states that all people in the United states have the freedom to exercise any religion, speech, press,assembly, or petition. In the early days of America, many people came over from Britain for the ability to be able to practice any religion they wished without being discriminated for it. Back in Britain, if some one went by a different religion other than said by the king, they could be thrown in jail. Here it did not matter what religion you practiced because you had the freedom to do what you wished as abiding by the constitution. The British also left Britain so they could say whatever they wanted without having to worry about the king giving them any orders or telling them they can't do something. Most of all, the people loved

15: having the freedom in America that they did not have in Britain. This amendment is one of the most important amendments in out Bill of Rights. I think this amendment was added to our constitution because it gave everyone the right to live their lives without anyone forcing them to act otherwise.

17: Bookmarks on separate sheet of paper

18: Ranking of the Bill of Rights | 1. Amendment I- this gives people the right to live their lives the way they want to 2. Amendment VIII- this gives people protection from excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment 3. Amendment III- this protects citizens from the government forcing them to allow soldiers to live in their homes 4. Amendment II- this gives people the right to hold weaponry in their custody 5. Amendment IV- citizens cannot be searched without a warrant 6. Amendment VII- this gives citizens the right to a trial by jury

19: 7. Amendment VI- this gives citizens the right to a s[speedy trial 8. Amendment V- this states that no one shall be compelled in a criminal case to be a witness against himself 9. Amendment IX- preservation of rights 10. Amendment X- this gives reservation of powers

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