Constitutions - Codification (2d 1s)

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A-level US politics topics are:

1. The US Constitution and federalism
2. US Congress
3. US presidency
4. US Supreme Court and US civil rights
5. US democracy and participation
6. Comparative theories.

1. Constitutions - Codification (2d 1s)

1st amendment: freedom of expression and religion - 2nd: right to bear arms - 4th: no unreasonable searches/seizure of property - 6th: speedy and public trail - 8th: freedom from cruel and unusual punishment - 10th: right of the states to have powers not reserved from federal gov
The US is codified whislt the UK is not - UK has a number of different sources (common law, conventions, statute law) whilst the US has a single source which provides it with greater clarity - In both countries politicians have stretched their constitutional roles
1. Impeach - House wanting to bring formal charges against a public official can do on account of 'treason, bribery or other high crimes' - 2 presidents Bill Clinton 1998 and Andrew Johnson 1868, 1 S court justice Samuel Chase 1804 2. Elect president if no candidate has 50%+ ecv - Rare -> only used twice in 1800/1824 3. Begin consideration of all money bills - Most legislation can enter either or simultaneously but not tax or revenue raising bills due to their sensitive nature and Senate previously being unelected - Insignificant today
1. Executive control and experience - Begining the White House can be doubled edged, president can be blamed for failures eg Obama having to counter accusations of leadrship failure due to his health care reform 2. Name recognition and media attention - Others can exploit the media, debates can shame the president if a challenger is good eg Carter being put in his place by Reagan in a presidential debate 3. Electoral resources and experience - Money does not guarentee success, Jeb Bush raised record sums during the Republican primaries and yet lost to Trump, Clinton overspent but Trump still won in 2016 4. Lack of primary challenge - Primaries give opportunity to show political strength / media focus

Constitutions - Codification (2d 1s)

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