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The u.s. constitution. Shavon drew Period 2. preamble.
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The u.s. constitution Shavon drew Period 2
preamble We the people of the 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 libert to ourselves and our posterity,
Separation of power legislative executive Separation of powers judicial
The powers of the congress • Writes the laws • Confirms presidential appointments • Approves treaties • Grants money • Declares war
The u.s. federal government Separation of power Legislative Executive Judicial Make laws Enforces laws Interpret laws pop 2= Supreme court president vice president Court of appeals House of representatives senate cabinet District Courts
The power 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 Reviews cases appealed from lower federal courts and highest state courts Review appeals from district court Hold trials
Relations among states • State • dlfkgdk • National • Declare war • Maintain armed forces • Regulate interstate and • Shared • dlfkgdk