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The U.S. Constitution. Lacee McDonald Period 1. The Purposes of the Preamble. Preamble.
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The U.S. Constitution Lacee McDonald Period 1
Preamble We the people of United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, 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.
Separation of Powers Legislative Separation Of powers Judical Executive
The Powers of the Congress • Writes the laws • Confirms presidential appointments • Approves treaties • Grants money • Declares War
The Powers of the Executive • Proposes laws • Administers the law • Commands armed forces • Appoints ambassadors and other officals • Conducts foreign policy • Make treaties
The Powers of the Supreme Court • Interprets the Constitution and other laws • Reveiws lower-court decisions
Federal Judical System Supreme Court Reviews cases appealed from lower federals courts and highest state courts. Courts of Appeals Review appeals from district courts. District Courts Holds trial
The U.S. Federal Government Separation of Powers Executive Judicail Legislative Enforce Laws Makes Laws Interpret Laws Supreme Court Pop 2 Vice Pres. President Courts of Appeal House of Represinitives Senate Cabinect District Courts