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2. The constitution, part 2: content and ratification

This resource provides a comprehensive overview of the U.S. Constitution, detailing its articles, amendments, and the ratification process. It covers the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches outlined in Articles I, II, and III, respectively, as well as the relations between states in Article IV. Key amendments such as the Bill of Rights and the 17th and 12th Amendments are discussed, highlighting their significance. The document further examines the debates between Federalists and Anti-federalists, including the principles of checks and balances and judicial review established in landmark cases.

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2. The constitution, part 2: content and ratification

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  1. 2. The constitution, part 2: content and ratification I. “In order to form a more perfect Union”: an overview of the different articles II. Amendments III. Ratification

  2. I. “In order to form a more perfect Union”: an overview of the different articles • a. article I: the legislative

  3. Section 2, clause 3: reapportionment every 10 years • Section 3, clause 1: amended 1913 (17th amendment) • President pro tempore • Beginning of new congressional session: amended 1933 (20th amendment) • In recess/adjourned ≠ in session • Immunity from arrest except for “Treason, Felony and Breach of the Peace”

  4. Section 8, clause 18: “make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers”: “elastic clause” → implied powers

  5. b. article II: the executive • 12th amendment (1804): changedelection of vice-president

  6. c. article III: the judiciary • “appellate jurisdiction”

  7. d. article IV: relations between the states • Fugitive slave clause

  8. e. article V: amendments • f. article VI: federal supremacy • “supreme law of the land” • g. article VII: ratification

  9. h. checks and balances: recap

  10. “judicial review”: Marbury v. Madison, 1803

  11. II. Amendments

  12. “Bill of Rights” adopted 1791 • applied only to the federal government at first: Barron v. Baltimore, 1833

  13. III. Ratification

  14. Federalists vs. Anti-federalists • “necessary and proper clause” (AI, s10) and “supremacy clause” (AVI) • “the Federalist Papers” (84 articles)

  15. Overview of the Constitution:

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