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The Constitution: A More Perfect Union

The Constitution: A More Perfect Union. Review: Do you know the lingo?. the part of government that interprets the laws. judicial branch. to reject a proposed law or a bill. veto. the constitutional system that divides power between the national & state governments. federalism.

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The Constitution: A More Perfect Union

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  1. The Constitution: A More Perfect Union

  2. Review: Do you know the lingo?

  3. the part of government that interprets the laws judicial branch

  4. to reject a proposed law or a bill veto

  5. the constitutional system that divides power between the national & state governments federalism

  6. to formally accuse an official of a crime related to official duties impeach

  7. a proposed law bill

  8. the system that allows each branch of government to limit the power of other branches checks & balances

  9. He is a member of this branch of government. legislative branch

  10. having two lawmaking parts bicameral

  11. Pennsylvanian’s would elect someone from the 8th Congressional District to serve where? House of Representatives

  12. Only the President has the power to do this. veto

  13. President Obama was sworn in by Chief Justice Roberts, a member of this branch. judicial branch

  14. This term explains the words “We the People”—that ordinary Americans have the power in our government. popular sovereignty

  15. He is a member of this branch of government. executive branch

  16. The Constitution is a “living document” because legislators can add these. amendments

  17. Any member of the House or Senate can submit a proposal for this. bill

  18. Ideas for Bills… • Cyberbullying • Immigration • Animal Rights • Gun Control • Death Penalty

  19. Marking It Up • An idea for a bill may come from anybody, however only Members of Congress can introduce a bill in Congress. Bills can be introduced at any time the House is in session. • A bill's type must be determined. A private bill affects a specific person or organization rather than the population at large. A public bill is one that affects the general public.

  20. Marking It Up A bill is a proposed law. • An idea for a bill may come from anybody, however only Members of Congress can introduce a bill in Congress. Bills can be introduced at any time the House is in session. • A bill's type must be determined. A private bill affects a specific person or organization rather than the population at large. A public bill is one that affects the general public.

  21. Marking It Up • An idea for a bill may come from anybody, however only Members of Congress can introduce a bill in Congress. Bills can be introduced at any time the House is in session. • A bill's type must be determined. A private bill affects a specific person or organization rather than the population at large. A public bill is one that affects the general public. Why is Members capitalized?

  22. Marking It Up • An idea for a bill may come from anybody, however only Members of Congress can introduce a bill in Congress. Bills can be introduced at any time the House is in session. • A bill's type must be determined. A private bill affects a specific person or organization rather than the population at large. A public bill is one that affects the general public. So a bill really starts in the House of Reps…

  23. Marking It Up • An idea for a bill may come from anybody, however only Members of Congress can introduce a bill in Congress. Bills can be introduced at any time the House is in session. • A bill's type must be determined. A private bill affects a specific person or organization rather than the population at large. A public bill is one that affects the general public. I would like to make a law banning loud cell phone conversations in public places!

  24. Marking It Up • After the idea for a bill is developed and the text of the bill is written, a Member of Congress must officially introduce the bill in Congress by becoming the bill's sponsor. • Representatives usually sponsor bills that are important to them and their constituents. • Representatives who sponsor bills will try to gain support for them, in hopes that they will become laws. • Two or more sponsors for the same bill are called co-sponsors. What does this word mean?

  25. Marking It Up • After the idea for a bill is developed and the text of the bill is written, a Member of Congress must officially introduce the bill in Congress by becoming the bill's sponsor. • Representatives usually sponsor bills that are important to them and their constituents. • Representatives who sponsor bills will try to gain support for them, in hopes that they will become laws. • Two or more sponsors for the same bill are called co-sponsors. I predict that…

  26. Example of a Diagram

  27. Example of a Game Board

  28. Example of a Flow Chart

  29. Let’s Review! 1) Idea 2) Get a Sponsor3) Introduced  Referred to a Committee 4) Referred to a Subcommittee 5) Reported (sent to the floor) 6) Debated on the floor 7) Vote on the bill (51%  Senate) 8) Senate has a similar process 9) Enrolled to the President

  30. 10. President’ s Four Choices: • Leaves it on his desk with the Congress in session—after 10 days it becomes law • Leaves it on his desk with Congress NOT in session—after 10 days it does not become a law—pocket veto c) Veto (reject) d) Sign it into law

  31. The Legislative Branch Huge Tax Increase Proposed House of Representatives proposes new taxes.

  32. The Executive Branch Welfare Reform Bill Vetoed President can veto bills sent from Congress.

  33. The Legislative Branch Tax-Cut Veto Overriden 2/3 of Congress can override a presidential veto.

  34. The Legislative Branch New Draft Law Passed Congress has the power to raise an army & navy.

  35. The Legislative Branch U.S. Enters War Congress declares war.

  36. The Legislative Branch Cuban Refugee Granted Citizenship Congress can grant citizenship.

  37. The Executive Branch Troops Ordered to Middle East President is Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces.

  38. The Executive Branch New Arms Treaty Negotiated President negotiates treaties.

  39. The Executive Branch Ambassador to China Nominated President nominates ambassadors.

  40. Removing a President • House impeaches (accuses) President of crime related to official duties. • Senate (serving as jury) tries the case. • If guilty, the President is removed from office.

  41. The Executive Branch Convicted Bank Robber Pardoned President can grant pardons for persons convicted of federal crimes.

  42. Rod Blagojevich • Governor of Illinois • People found out he was “selling” Obama’s position in the Senate. • The Illinois House of Representatives “impeached” him. • The Illinois Senate tried the case, with senators acting as the jury. • They decided he was guilty! • Blagojevich was removed from office.

  43. Removing a President • House impeaches (accuses) President of crime related to official duties. • Senate (serving as jury) tries the case. • If guilty, the President is removed from office.

  44. The Legislative Branch President Impeached House of Representatives impeaches the President.

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