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Analyzing State Constitutions
What does the term “indefeasible” mean?
Where have we seen a term like this before?
Analyzing the terms
“We hold these truths to be self evident
that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.”
The Declaration of Independence
How are you going to introduce your
constitution?
Are you going to mention popular sovereignty? Definition…?
Will your preamble invoke any mention of God, nature or a higher authority?
The Preamble
The Legislative Branch
Do you want your Congress to have one or two parts? Unicameral or Bicameral
How will you decide who can vote? Pennsylvania model said…?
South Carolina model said…?
Article One
The Executive Branch
You wish to give the governor the power to make arguing sides come together
How will you do this?
Will the governor control the state militia? Will the governor control the power to veto (strike down) laws?
Will the governor have the power to make laws without the Legislative Branch?
Article Two