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Declaration Of Independence
document signed on July 4th granting the New United States Of America independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain The thirteen original sovereign states are now no longer under British rule, but Britain is still trying to force taxes and such fourth on the United States -
The Preamble
the preamble is the beginning lines of the United States Constitution. and is best knows for the words of text stated down below. "We the People of the United States in Order to form 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" -
Article VI - The Supremacy Clause
establishes that the constitution, federal laws and treaties made under authority constitute the supreme law of the land. State courts are bound by Law. -
Seperation of powers
executive, legislate and judicial powers are kept separate to help prevent abuse of powers between each of the 3 governments. also know as checks and balances, each branch is given certain powers -
Amendment IV - Probable Cause
There shall be no unreasonable search and or seizure without a warrant. -
Article 1 - Section 8 - Clause 3 - Commerce Clause
The commerce clause describes an "enumerated power" listed in the United states Constitution. The clause is used to regulate power with foreign nations, and the states regarding trading. ex: Gibbons V. Ogden 1824
the use of steamboats between both individuals in the City's of New Jersey and New York City decided by Marshall Court Lopez V. United States 1990
which lopez
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Amendment I - Freedom of speech and Religion
forbids congress from messing with Freedom of Speech, religion, assembly and press -
Article 1 - Section 8 - Clause 1 - Taxing and spending
Grants the federal government of the united states the right to taxes. -
Amendment V - Due Process of Law
Allows one to stay silent during questioning, without having to suffer from a penalty if done. -
Amendment XIV - Equal Protection
Protects rights against state infringements, requires due process and equal protection