Constitution

1/11/2011 __**Do Now :**__ The Three-Fifths Compromise was a decision made that stated that they taxes will be applied to everyone but the slaves & Indians. It was a compromise between the North & South that 3/5 of the slaves population will be accounted for. CCQ : ~ Why dont the Indians have to pay taxes ? ~ They shouldnt have to exclude the slaves because its already impossible for them to pay taxes since they do not get payed. ~ Does the amout of payment diffrentiate between the people ? ( Ex: Rich /Poor ) ~ Are the taxees different like today ? ( Ex : N.H has no taxes ) ~ Legalized racisim <-- NOT RIGHT !! --- 1/11/2011 __** Do Now : **__ The first amendment states that there is freedom of speech, religion, and petiton to the government. But the freedom of expression is not covered by the first ﻿ amendment. To peaceful assemble. Freedom of speech for the people. Freedom of religion, press. Amendment - To add a change to the constitution. Do Now : 1/12/2011


 * 1) I am the President, I can declare war on Lower Slobovia; I can make any decision I want.- Legislative -Permissiom from Congress
 * 2) I am a Senator; I can help write and pass any law I want. - Has to be constituionally legal
 * 3) I am the President of the United States; I can veto any law passed by Congress. - Congress can overwrite it
 * 4) I am the President of the United States; I can do anything I want. - Cant because of Congress & Supreme court
 * 5) I am the President of the United States; I can make a treaty with Upper Slobovia.- Executive - Only legislative can do that
 * 6) We're the Supreme Court; we'll be ruling on every law for years. - Judicial - False