AN INTRODUCTION TO THE AMERICAN LEGAL SYSTEM

CHAPTER 1 A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES
Constitutional History
The Declaration of Independence
The Revolutionary War
The Articles of Confederation
The Constitutional Convention
Ratifying the Constitution
The Bill of Rights
The Constitutional Plan of Government
The Preamble of the Constitution
CHAPTER1 QUESTIONS

CHAPTER 2 ARTICLE I: THE LEGISLATWE BRANCH
Article I Section 1: Congress
Shared Law-Making Power
Oversight Power
Investigative Power
Article I Section 2: The House of Representatives
Terms of Office
Qualifications
Apportionment
Elections
Vacancies
Leadership
Impeachment Power
Article I Section 3: The Senate
Terms of Office
Qualifications
Leadership
Impeachment Power
Article I Section 4: Elections and Annual Meetings
Article I Section 5: Internal Procedures
Internal Governance
Journal of Proceedings
Adjournment
Committees
Article I Section 6: Compensation, Immunity from Arrest,and Separation of Powers
Compensation
Immunity from Arrest
Conflicts of Interest
Article I Section 7: Revenue Bills, Presidential Veto,
Checks and Balances
Revenue Bills
How Congress Enacts a Bill Into Law
How Congress Enacts a Bill Into Law
The Presidential Signature or Veto
Power Conflicts and Power Sharing Arrangements
Article I Section 8: Enumerated and Implied Powers of Congress
1. The Power to Tax
2. The Power to Borrow Money
3. The Power to Regulate Commerce
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CHAPTER 3 ARTICLE II: THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH
CHAPTER 4 ARTICLE III: THE JUDICIAL BRANCH
CHAPTER 5 THE AMERICAN'SYSTEM OF COURTS
CHAPTER 6 THE CONSTITUTIONAL DOCTRINES OF SEPARATION OF POWERS,CHECKS AND BALANCES, AND FEDERALISM
CHAPTER 7 THE CONCEPT OF RIGHTS AND THE FIRST AMENDMENT
CHAPTER 8 THE CONCEPT OF RIGHTS AND THE CRIMINAL COURT PROCESS
APPENDICES
GLOSSARY
CHAPTER FOOTNOTES
BIBLIOGRAPHY