Constitution

=__3/5 Compromise__= CCQ's:
 * compromise between northern and southern states about slavery.
 * found in U.S Constitution
 * made during Philidelphia Convention of 1787
 * 3/5 ratio - Federal Ratio
 * slaves count as 3/5 for taxes and population.
 * slave was worth 3/5 of a person back then.
 * made slavery part of U.S Constitution.
 * slaves=property
 * trying to get rid of slavery would have broken the Constitution.

First Amendment
 * //"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the pre-ss; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."//**

This shows that Congress cannot pass a law that effects people's religion, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom to peacefully assemble, and the freedom to petition the goverment. Everyone has a right to these things.

Amendment - a change to a bill, contract, or law.

Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier Case

Strenghts: -they didn't get the parents permission to write the article. || -freedom of the press -freedom of speech || I sided with the Kuhlmeier side because they had the freedom of speech and freedom of the press.
 * Hazelwood School District || Kuhlmeier ||
 * -could have made parents feel bad

Checks And Balances


 * 1) I am the President, I can declare war on Lower Slobovia; I can make any decision I want.
 * President can't declare war, Congress can.**

 2. I am a Senator; I can help write and pass any law I want.
 * Law has to be constitutional and just.**


 * 3.** I am the President of the United States; I can veto any law passed by Congress.
 * Congress can override president's veto.**


 * 4.**I am the President of the United States; I can do anything I want.
 * Can't do anything thats not constitutional. **

5. I am the President of the United States; I can make a treaty with Upper Slobovia.  **Congress deciedes what laws to come together.**
 * Only Congress can make a treaty. **
 * 6. **We're the Supreme Court; we'll be ruling on every law for years.