Constitution Review #2

Ex post Facto Law

• Repeal of Prohibition (18th Amendment)
• Lowered the voting age from 21 to 18 in 1971
• a law that makes an act criminal although the act was legal when it was committed

In the Illinois government, bills based by the General Assembly must be presented to the governor. This must be done at least:

• 1818
• The population of the state
• 30 days after the bill has been passed

Marbury v. Madison (1803)

• declare war
• Established judicial review. Supreme Court now had authority to overturn a law based on Constitutionality.
• The Star-Spangled Banner

The Vice President is the person who presides over the Senate. However, when the Vice President is not present, the person who presides over the U.S. Senate is

• President pro Tempore
• 538
• Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition

The number of members each state sends to the House of Representative depends on:

• A constitutional amendment designed to protect the rights of persons accused of crimes, including protection against double jeopardy, self-incrimination, and punishment without due process of law.
• The population of the state
• 27 Amendments, first 10 are the Bill of Rights

The President of the United States is elected by the:

• A constitutional amendment designed to protect individuals accused of crimes. It includes the right to counsel, the right to confront witnesses, and the right to a speedy and public trial.
• Take the place of the president if necessary.
• Electoral College

The President does not have the power to:

• 3/5ths of the Senate and House of Representative in Illinois General Assembly
• declare war
• A 2/3rds majority vote in both the House and Senate

Cabinet

• A group of advisers to the president. Nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate
• *Creates a bicameral legislature, the U.S. Congress
• Collect taxes, borrow money, regulate commerce with other nations, coin money, declare war, control armed forces, make necessary laws.

The main duty of the Vice President is to

• 1. District Courts, 2. Circuit Court of Appeals, 3. Supreme Court
• Take the place of the president if necessary.
• 1954- court decision that declared state laws segregating schools to be unconstitutional. Overturned Plessy v. Ferguson (1896)

Federal Court levels:

• declare war
• 1. District Courts, 2. Circuit Court of Appeals, 3. Supreme Court
• Lieutenant Governor