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The U.S Constitution. Jasmine Matrinez Period 6 . Preamble.
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The U.S Constitution Jasmine Matrinez Period 6
Preamble We the people of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic Tranquillity, 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 Executive Separation of powers Judicial
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 laws • Commands armed forces • Appoints ambassadors and other officials • Conducts foreign policy • Makes treaties
The Powers of the Supreme Court • Interprets the Constitution and other laws • Reviews lower court decisions
Federal Judicial System Supreme Court Reviews cases appealed from lower federal courts and highest state courts. Courts of Appeals Review appeals from district courts. District Courts Hold trials.
Article Four: Relations among States national state shared • Declares war • Maintain armed forces • Regulate interstate and foreing trade • Admit new states • Establish post offices • Set standard weights and measures • Coin money • Establish foreing policy • Make all laws necessary and proper for carrying out delegated powers • Establish and maintain schools • Establish local governments • Regulate business within state • Make marriage laws • Provide public safety • Assume other powers not delegated to the national government of prohibited to the states. • Maintain law and order • Levy taxes • Borrow money • Charter money • Establish courts • Provide for public welfare
The U.S Federal Government Separation of powers executive judicial legislative Enforces laws Makes laws Interprets laws Supreme court president Pop. House of Reprs. 2= senate Courts of appeal Vice Pres. cabnit District courts