Constitutional Foundations

Background to the Constitution
Background to the Constitution
3 Topics
Constitutional Basics
Becoming a Nation
Problems with the Articles of Confederation
Congress and the Legislative Branch
Congress and the Legislative Branch
5 Topics
Legislative Branch Background
The Structure of Congress
Why Bicameralism?
Enumerated Powers & The Necessary and Proper Clause
Limitations on Congress
The President and the Executive Branch
The President and the Executive Branch
3 Topics
The Idea of the Presidency
Eligibility & Election of the President
The Powers and Duties of the President
The Supreme Court and the Judicial Branch
The Supreme Court and the Judicial Branch
3 Topics
Creating the Judicial Branch
Judicial Review
Independence and Accountability of Justices
The States
The States
4 Topics
Powers and Limitations of States
Relationships Between States
Federalism
New States and the District of Columbia
The People
The People
3 Topics
The Preamble
The Rights of the People
Slavery & The Reconstruction Amendments
Ratification and Amendment
Ratification and Amendment
2 Topics
Ratification
Amendment of the Constitution
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