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The U.S. constitution. Antonio Orozco period 3. Preamble.
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The U.S. constitution Antonio Orozco period 3
Preamble We the people of the united States, in Order of form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this constitution for the united stets of America.
Separation of Powers legislative Separation of Powers Executive judicial
The Powers of the Congress • Writers the laws • Confirms presidential appointments • Approves treaties • Grants money • Declares war
The Power of the Executive • Proposes laws • Administers the laws • Commands armed forces • Appoints ambassadors and other officials • Conducts foreign policy • Makes treaties
The Power of the Supreme Court • Interprets the Constitution and other lows • Reviews lower-court decisions
Federal judicial System Supreme Court Reviews cases appealed from lower federal courts and highest state courts Court of Appeals Review appeals from district courts District Court Hold trials
The U.S federal Government Separation of powers Legislative Executive judicial supreme court president pop. 22 courts of appeals Haws of representatives senate vice president district courts cabinet
Relations among States v gh • Establish and maintain schools • Establish local governments • Regulate business within the state • Make marriage laws • Provide for public safty