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How does the Constitution give the president the power to influence the legislative process?

Question by Madison Jeff: How does the Constitution give the president the power to influence the legislative process?
The Constitution gives the president the power to influence the legislative process through his responsibility to

a. make laws by decree without the consent of Congress in some situations.
b. direct the business of Congress and initiate impeachment.
c. report on the state of the union and veto acts of Congress.
d. recommend legislation and make appointments.
e. manage the economy, lead the party, and deal with national crises.

Best answer:

Answer by Megan M
c. =]

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Posted on March 28, 2011 by , 1 comment

Where does the Constitution give rights to foreign citizens?

Question by Jarhead: Where does the Constitution give rights to foreign citizens?
I cannot find anywhere in the Constitution or the Bill of Rights that a foreign citizen is mentioned as having rights under these documents, specifically prisoners of war. Article I, Section 8 does give Congress the power to “make rules concerning captures on land and water,” but that’s about as close as it gets.

Best answer:

Answer by OlderSissy
Better to ask where in the Constitution does it take away rights from anyone.

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Posted on March 24, 2011 by , 4 comments

How does the constitution give the right to abortion?

Question by The Naughty Librarian: How does the constitution give the right to abortion?
I’ve been researching abortion, how it became legalized and so forth, and I don’t really understand how the constitution supports it. I know this is a sensitive topic and I’m hoping this won’t get ugly. I’m just looking for someone to explain this in a way that I understand.

Best answer:

Answer by Brian W
It doesn’t even mention it

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Posted on March 21, 2011 by , 11 comments

Referendum on the changes of the constitution beside my home in Cairo….

this video was taken on Saturday March 19th 2011 @ 9:00 AM one hour after the referendum places opens its door to the public 8:00 AM
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Pearl Jam live at the Constitution Hall in DC on 09/19/1998

Posted on March 20, 2011 by , 25 comments

How does the constitution relate to the President of the United States?

Question by Chillay H: How does the constitution relate to the President of the United States?
How does the constitution relate to the President of the United States?
How does the constitution limit the president’s powers?

Best answer:

Answer by ?
It’s the law of the land. It has rules in it that directly apply to the President.

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Posted on March 19, 2011 by , 2 comments

Demise of DOMA – Wrecking the Constitution

Chuck Colson is “flabbergasted” at President Obama and his administration’s breath-taking usurpation of power. In this video, Chuck warns viewers about his recent unilateral decision refusing to uphold a federal law—namely the Defense of Marriage Act, which was put in place to protect the institution of marriage. Finally, he has a message for the church: Your silence is deafening.
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Posted on March 15, 2011 by , 18 comments

Students Can Explore the Evolving Story of the U.S. Constitution With ABC-CLIO’s “History and the Headlines”

Students Can Explore the Evolving Story of the U.S. Constitution With ABC-CLIO’s “History and the Headlines”












Santa Barbara, Calif. (PRWEB) September 12, 2007

“Constitutional Rights” are part of an ongoing dialogue in this country. But how much do we really know about the U.S. Constitution, its development and its role in our daily lives? For example, how many students know that the Bill of Rights – which includes many of the civil liberties that are the foundation of what it means to be an American – was not a part of the Constitution when it was ratified in 1788?

Constitution Day is Sept. 17, and students and teachers nationwide will have the opportunity to explore the evolving story of the U.S. Constitution and the role it plays in our lives with today’s launch of “History and the Headlines: Constitution Day,” the first in the fall 2007 line-up of ABC-CLIO’s popular series of free, timely, online history reference and activity collections.

In celebration of the 219th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution, ABC-CLIO and the National Archives have teamed up to offer this reference library, offering secondary history students, teachers and school library media specialists thousands of ready-to-use reference materials that put history into context. With this free, online collection, available now through Oct. 31, the history of the Constitution will come alive for students through visual resources, including

images and documents from the National Archives.

“At ABC-CLIO, we recognize that students grasp historical context best when it is presented to them in a relevant, compelling way,” said Becky Snyder, president. “This collection of rich historical content and analysis complemented by engaging activities allows students to explore what the U.S. Constitution means to them and to think critically about the people, events and issues that shaped the development of our country’s guiding principles.”

With ABC-CLIO’s extensive database on the Constitutional Convention of 1787, students will learn more about the personalities of the framers of the Constitution, become immersed in the conflicts that almost caused the Constitution not to be ratified during that hot summer in Philadelphia and to think critically about how the Bill of Rights was developed and how it has continued to evolve.

They will delve into an even deeper exploration of the Bill of Rights with essays based on the work of respected constitutional scholar John R. Vile, Ph.D., professor and chair of the political science department at Middle Tennessee State University. These articles provide students with thought-provoking historical perspectives on Freedom of Religion, Freedom of the Press, Freedom of Assembly and the Right to Bear Arms. Vile is the author and editor of numerous books, including the award-winning “Encyclopedia of Constitutional Amendments, Proposed Amendments and Amending Issues: 1789-2002.”

“To participate fully in our democratic society, it is critical that students develop an understanding of our Constitution, the Bill of Rights and the freedoms that these important documents do and do not guarantee,” said Vile. “This outstanding collection of online resources will provide teachers with background for leading provocative class discussions where students develop an understanding of the unique freedoms that we have as U.S. citizens.”

Other topics planned this fall for “History and the Headlines” include a resource collection developed to align with the PBS debut of the new Ken Burns World War II documentary series, “The War,” and a unique investigation of the role Sputnik played in the escalation of the Cold War.

To visit “History and the Headlines: Constitution Day,” go to http://www.historyandtheheadlines.abc-clio.com/ConstitutionDay07.

About ABC-CLIO Schools

ABC-CLIO Schools provides history teachers and students with authoritative reference information and teacher resources that help students hone the skills of history inquiry and inquiry-based discussion as they master historical content and develop a deeper understanding of history’s major themes and lessons. The ABC-CLIO Schools award-winning subscription Web sites provide a comprehensive collection of references, curriculum and current events that together simplify historical research and help students make sense of world events as they unfold. ABC-CLIO Schools is a division of ABC-CLIO, a premier history publisher for more than 50 years based in Santa Barbara, Calif. For more information or a list of available titles, visit http://www.abc-clio.com.

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Posted on March 14, 2011 by , Reply

The United States Constitution – Part 1 – The Preamble

We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, 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.

The Constitution is written in the voice of THE PEOPLE of the Unites States, NOT in the voice of a government. Yes, you are going to say that the people ARE the government, however it has to be established, first.

What is the purpose of this Constitution? To form a more perfect Union. The Articles of Confederation that was currently in effect would not be the best vehicle to drive this country forward, so the people had to have a better type of union.

It furthermore establishes several things. The need to establish some things means that those things were either NOT there, or again, they needed to be set straight in a better way:

Establish Justice: In other words, How Are We Going to prepare to Treat Each Other. The People made it very clear what they DID NOT like about the King of England’s treatment of them in the Declaration of Independence, so now, the people needed to set forth and publish how they were going to be treated.

Insure Domestic Tranquility: You need to know that when the founding fathers (yes, they were all men) wrote the 2 documents that are the subjects of this series, there were approximately 3 million people in this country and they considered themselves to be members of their own states before they were members of the country. They knew that they had to get together and calm all the differences between the states so that commerce could happen without having every state treating every other state like a foreign country!

Provide for the Common Defence: The people needed to be able to establish a system for defending our new country from other foreign countries. We will be discussing what needed to happen for this very common sense measure.

Promote the General Welfare: This was written and very hotly debated about what IS the General Welfare of the people who wrote this. Common usage of this phrase in the time that it was written would indicate that the General Welfare is that which has the broadest effect. In other words a law or statute that adversely affects one group of otherwise law-abiding citizens at the expense of another more narrowly defined group should not be allowed.

Secure the Blessings of Liberty to Ourselves: By establishing the rules for the Treatment of all the People, knowing that we are going to be prepared to fight, if necessary for our National Security and ensuring that all people are treated the same way, we will have the Liberty that we required for ourselves in the Declaration of Independence.

AND by so doing we have laid the ground for our Posterity (our kids and their kids and their kids…) to enjoy the same Liberties with the same responsibilities that we had.

…do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

 

I have been an America Lover for the past 55 years. There has been many that have taken the words that were very clearly written in the language of their origin and have stomped all over them. This includes many of our elected officials.

Please go to: http://www.squidoo.com/usa-constitution and leave a comment / take a poll about what this document means to you, the country and what we need to do to do our part in preserving it.

 

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Posted on March 13, 2011 by , Reply

Constitution Hill Panorama

A few nice The Constitution images I found:

Constitution Hill Panorama
The Constitution
Image by tim ellis
I’ve always liked the narrow building between Constitution Hill and Hampton St.(HB Sale Ltd) I also like the contrast with the modern tower on the building City Heights on the corner of Summer Lane.

also spot the ghost bus…

Old guardhouse on Constitution Hill
The Constitution
Image by Axel Bührmann
On the anniversary of 9-11, it seemed somehow apt to be going on a mini-photowalk to Constitution Hill, in Johannesburg. Many thanks to Faarooq Mangera for the excellent opportunity.

"The Constitutional Court of South Africa is Johannesburg’s newest historical landmark and a unique architectural symbol of South Africa’s democracy. On this site, once the Old Fort Prison Complex, commonly known as Number Four, political prisoners and common criminals awaited trial and sat out their jail sentences. Today, the elegant Constitutional Court presides over this once-reviled place and stands as a proud monument to South Africa’s hard-earned freedom. "

View on black using Fiveprime’s Black Magic

Philadelphia: National Constitution Center
The Constitution
Image by wallyg
The National Constitution Center, at 525 Arch Street in Independence Mall, an independent, non-partisan, and non-profit organization dedicated to increasing public understanding of, and appreciation for, the Constitution, its history, and its contemporary relevance, through an interactive, interpretive facility. Created by the the Constitution Heritage Act in 1988, the museum opened on July 4, 2004, and was designed by American architect Henry N. Cobb and Pei Cobb Freed & Partners, with museum design firm Ralph Appelbaum Associates.

A visit to the National Constitution Center begins with a live, multimedia, theatre presentation called Freedom Rising. The presentation features a live actor and multimedia elements explaining the history of the Constitution, and how the definition of "we the people" has expanded over time.

The main exhibit hall is circular and presents three concentric rings of exhibts: the outermost a chronology of Constitutional history featuring artifacts and original documents, the second ring of interactive exhibits based on the preamble to the Constitution, and the inner ring featuring "talk backs" and ways to participate in the Constitutional dialogue.

Visitors can take the presidential oath of office, decide a supreme court case, vote for their favorite president, and view biographies of important figures in our history.

One interactive exhibit asks the visitor simple questions in order to determine if he or she would have had the right to vote during a particular historical period. Another set of stations presents divisive issues such as intelligent design or the death penalty and asks visitors to write short opinions on Post-It notes which are stuck on the wall.

A visit ends with Signers’ Hall, a room featuring life-sized, cast bronze sculptures of the 39 signers of the Constitution and the three dissenters. Visitors can wander among the statues, taking photographs with famous signers like George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, James Madison, and others. It is the only area in the museum that allows photography.

Posted on March 11, 2011 by , Reply

What does the constitution say about gay marriage?

Question by MyOpinionOnly: What does the constitution say about gay marriage?
If we’re supposed to abide by the constitution, then why is there even an argument about gay marriage? Isn’t that a debate for the churches? Whatever happened to separate of church and state?

Best answer:

Answer by Political Thug & Marxist
It says “The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.”
-10th Amendment

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Posted on March 9, 2011 by , 29 comments
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