Allysen's mini handbook

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By Allysen Owens The U.S Constitution www.regent.edu/.../news_publications/2007_08.cfm matchstic.com/blog/?p=2362

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The Table of Contents Page 1 Preamble…………………………………………..…. Pg2 Goals of the Constitution……………………… Pg3-4 Principals of the Constitution………………. Pg5 Amending the Constitution………………….. Pg6 Electoral College………………...……………….Pg7 How a Bill Becomes a Law……………………. Pg8 Duties and Responsibilities of a Citizen…Pg9 Glossary…………………………….....……………. Pg10

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Page 2 We the people of the United States in order to for 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 America. Preamble of the Constitution onlinesocialstudies.mpls.k12.mn.us/Preamble_t...

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Goals of the Constitution All the states need to work together to handle the problems facing the U.S. The Constitution provides a system of courts to protect peoples rights. The Constitution provides a strong enough government to keep the peace at home. Page 3

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More Goals….. The Constitution gives the government power to maintain a military to protect the citizens. To keep the well being of it’s people by maintaining order, protecting liberties, and promoting healthy living. Guarantees that citizens basic freedoms will never be taken away. Page 4 www.edina.k12.mn.us/news/kids%20voting.html www.elcivics.com/lifeskills/healthy-food-1.html

Principles of the Constitution : 

Principles of the Constitution matchstic.com/blog/?p=2362 Page 5

Amending the constitution chart : 

Amending the constitution chart Page 6 money.howstuffworks.com/bail3.htm

Electoral College : 

Map of 2008 Page 7 Electoral College liberapedia.wikia.com/wiki/File:US_Electoral_... To become president, He/she has to go through the election process. The election process involves the electoral college. In order for he/ she to win, they need to receive the most electoral college votes. Electoral College votes are based on the number of members that each state has in congress. The number of members that a state has in congress is based on that state’s population. If a candidate wins over a state, then that candidate will get its Electoral College votes. The state of Kansas has 6 Electoral College votes. McCain won over Kansas, so he got all 6 of the votes.

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Page 8 How a Bill Becomes a Law Introduction……….A bill is introduced in the House or the Senate. Committee Action……. A bill is referred to a committee to make changes, hold hearings, and recommend passage of the bill Floor Action……. All bills must go through the House and the Senate before reaching the president. The House and Senate both hold debates and have a vote to pass the bill. House and Senate members meet to make a compromise on the bill. Both houses must approve the bill. Enactment Into Law…. President signs the bill into law. President vetoes the bill back to it’s original house. Both houses must revote with a 2/3 majority to override a veto. http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/373169.html cannazine.co.uk/medical-marijuana/medicinal-c...

Duties and Responsibilities of a Citizen : 

Duties and Responsibilities of a Citizen Duties of a Citizen Pay taxes Obey laws Defend the nation Serve on a jury Responsibilities of a citizen Vote Know what the government is doing Voice your opinion Be informed about your rights Respect others rights Support your family Accept responsibility for your actions Respect diversity bostonsports.mlblogs.com/

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Glossary Amendment- an addition to a document Bill- a proposed law Checks and Balances- each branch of government can check on the other to keep a balance of power Constitution- a plan of government Domestic Tranquility- keep the peace at home Due Process of Law- Government has to follow the same process of law for all citizens Duty- things we are required to do by law Electoral College- system that we use to elect our president and vice president.

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Glossary Federalism- Shared powers between the state and national government Naturalization- granting full citizenship to a foreigner Preamble- an introduction to a document Ratify- to officially approve Republicanism- government where people elect representatives to run the government Responsibility- things we should do Veto- rejecting a bill (to cancel)