Basic structure of the us constitution

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1. Brief history prior to the drafting of the Constitution (American Revolution, Articles of Confederation, Compromises in Philadelphia, Magna Carta, Mayflower Compact)

2. Basic structure of the U.S. Constitution (Preamble, Articles of Government, Amendments Bill of Rights)

3. Doctrines in the Constitution (Checks and Balances, Separation of Powers, Enumerated vs. Implied Powers)

Recent Issues and Court Decisions of Each Article
Election of a President (Electoral College)
War Powers Act
Judicial Review and Structure of Federal Court System
Full Faith and Credit Clause & Privileges and Immunities
Amending the Constitution (Recent Proposals, i.e., ERA and Balanced Budget Amendment)
Supremacy Clause

4. Bill of Rights - Be familiar with various scenarios that could correspond with the right delineated in the following amendments in the Bill of Rights

1st Amendment-Expression Establishment Clause, Free Exercise Clause
4th Amendment-Unreasonable Searches and Seizures
5th Amendment- Due Process, Withholding self-testimony, Double jeopardy and punishment
6th Amendment- Rights in Court/Trial
8th Amendment- Cruel and Unusual Punishment, Right to Bail.

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