No power to tax Could only ldquorequestrdquo that states pay war
debts No power to regulate interstate trade
Interstate bickering Money
States coined own moneyWorthless ldquoContinentalsrdquo
>
Basic Ideas
Popular Sovereignty
Limited Government
Federalism
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
I Popular Sovereignty
The people hold the ultimate authority
A representative democracy lets the people elect leaders to make decisions for them
II Limited Government
Framers wanted to guard against tyranny
Government is limited to the powers given in the Constitution
The Constitution tells how leaders who overstep their power can be removed
III Federalism
The division of power between State and National Governments
Some powers are sharedThe National Government has the
ldquosupreme powerrdquomdash Supremacy Clause
IV Separation of Powers
No one holds ldquotoo muchrdquo power
Legislative branch makes the laws
Executive branch carries out the laws
Judicial branch interprets the laws
V Checks and Balances
Prevents the abuse of power in government
Each branch can check each other
Preamble ~
Explains why the
Constitution was written
Articles (7)~
Describe how the government
works and how the Constitution can be changed
Amendments (27)
~
Describes the rights of the
citizens of the United States
The Constitution
We the People 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 of
the United States of America
The Preamble
We the People of the United States want to make a better country
We want a court system that treats people fairly and equally
We want peace in our country
We want an army to protect us
We want our people to have the things they need
We want freedom now and in the future
We are writing and signing this Constitution to guarantee we will have these things
What Does It Mean
What are the three branchesWhat is the main responsibility of
each
Three-Ring Government
Legislative Branchmdashmakes laws
Executive Branchmdashenforces
laws
Judicial Branchmdashinterprets
laws
>
The Federal Capital Building
House of Representatives The Senate
House of Representatives Serve 2 year terms Must be at least 25 years old Must be a resident of the US
7 years Based on state population Each state has at least
one representative Total = 435 members
Senate Serve 6 year termsMust be at least 30 years oldMust be a resident of the US
9 yearsEach state has 2 senatorsTotal = 100 members
SenatorsmdashTexas
John Cornyn517 Hart Senate Office BldgWashington DC 20510 Main 202-224-2934 Fax 202-228-2856httpcornynsenategov
Kay Bailey Hutchison
284 Russell Senate Office BuildingWashington DC 20510-4304Main 202-224-5922 Fax 202-224-0776 (FAX)httphutchisonsenategov
Representative- TX
Michael C Burgess (TX 26th) WASHINGTON DC OFFICE2241 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515 Main(202) 225-7772 Fax (202) 225-2919 httpburgesshousegov
Enumerated Powersmdashpowers specifically granted
in the Constitution
Legislative Branch
House of RepresentativesSenate
Make our laws All laws must pass both Houses
Tax and spend the money raised by taxes House must introduce all spending bills
Borrow moneyEstablish uniform bankruptcy laws
Provide for the nationrsquos defense and general welfare Raise and support armies and a navy Organize a militia (National Guard) Authority to call out militia to suppress
insurrections or repel invasionsDeclare War
Congress must approve a declaration of war
Coin money and regulate its value Fix the standard of weights and
measuresProtect copyrights and patentsEstablish Post Offices and RoadsRegulate Interstate Commerce and
TransportationRegulate Immigration and
Naturalization
To constitute tribunals inferior to the Supreme Courthellip
The Constitution provides only for a Supreme Court and left it to Congress to create lower (ldquoinferiorrdquo) courts and to set their jurisdictions and duties
Elastic Clause
To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States or in any Department or Officer thereof
Types of Legislation
Four basic types Bills Joint resolutions Concurrent resolutions Simple resolutions
All bills must pass the House and Senate in the exact same form before they are sent to the President
An idea for a bill may come from anybody
Only Members of Congress can introduce a bill
Bills can be introduced at any time the House or Senate is in session
A Representative or Senator who introduces a bill becomes that billrsquos sponsor A bill may also have cosponsors
Once a Bill is introduced it is sent to committee for discussion and debate
The Bill must pass both houses in the exact same form in order to be sent to the President
Presidential Options
Sign the bill into law
Veto the bill
Do nothing
Presidential Options
1Sign the bill into law Immediately becomes law Only the Supreme Court can remove
the law
2Veto the bill Return to Congress unsignedmdashusually
with an explanation Congress can override the veto with
23 vote of both House
Presidential Options
3Do nothingIf Congress is in session 10
business days after the President receives the bill automatically becomes law
If Congress adjourns within 10 business days the bill diesmdashPocket Veto
Congress can do nothing to override this decision
4 year terms no more than a total of 10 years in
succession
Must be at least 35 years oldA resident of the United
States for 14 years A natural-born citizen
PresidentVice-PresidentCabinet
Presidential Advisors15 departments
bull Secretary of State
bull Secretary of the Treasury
bull Secretary of Defense
bull Attorney General
bull Secretary of the Interior
bull Secretary of Agriculture
bull Secretary of Commerce
bull Secretary of Labor
bull Secretary of Health and Human Services
bull Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
bull Secretary of Transportation
bull Secretary of Education
bull Secretary of Energy
bull Secretary of Veteransrsquo Affairs
bull Secretary of Homeland Security
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
National Security PowersLegislative Powers
Administrative PowersJudicial Powers
National Security Powers Serves as the Commander-in-Chief of
the armed forces Can authorize the use of troops
overseas To declare war officially he must get the approval of the Congress
Makes treaties with other nations however the Senate must approve any treaty before it becomes official
Nominates ambassadors with the agreement of the Senate
Legislative Powers Presents information on the state of
the union to Congress Recommends legislation to Congress Convenes both houses of Congress in
special sessions Approves laws passed by Congress
Administrative Powers ldquoTake care that the laws be faithfully
executedrdquo -- Article II Section 3 Appoints the heads of each Executive
Branch department Appoints ambassadors Supreme
Court Justices and other officials with approval of the Senate
Fills administrative vacancies during congressional recesses
Judicial Powers Grants reprieves and pardons for
Federal crimes (except impeachment)
Appoints Federal judges with the agreement of the Senate
Presidential ElectionElectoral College
Compromise Direct popular election vs
Election by CongressNumber of electors based on
total number of Senators and Representatives for each state Texas has 34 electors
Seven members were fine Till 1869Go up then downFrom 10-7But this act gave us nine
Chief Justice Year Appointed President
John G Roberts Jr
2005(CJ) Bush(CJ)
Associate Justices
Year Appointed President
Antonin Scalia 1986 Reagan
Anthony M Kennedyy
1988 Reagan
Clarence Thomas
1991 George HW Bush
Ruth BaderGinsburg
1993 Clinton
Stephen G Breyer
1994 Clinton
Samuel A Alito Jr
2006 GWBush
Sonia Sotomayor
2009 Obama
Elena Kagan 2010 Obama
Supreme Court Eight Justices and one Chief
Justice Appointed by the President and
approved by the Senate Appointed for life
as long as they wantrdquogood behaviorrdquo
Enumerated Powers of the
Supreme Court
Original Jurisdictionmdashhear directlyCases affecting Ambassadors
other public Ministers and Consuls (Diplomats)
Cases in which a state shall be party
Appellate Jurisdictionmdashreview decisions of lower court Admiralty and maritime cases Controversies involving one or
more states Controversies involving the
United States
bull Three levelsbull District trial courts -- lowest level of courts bull Appeals courts -- middle level of courts bull Supreme Court -- highest court in the country
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances
No one branch has more power than another
ExecutiveChecksOn the
Legislative
Can propose laws
Can veto laws
Can call specialsessions of Congress
Makes appointments
Negotiates foreign treaties
Can grant pardons to federal offenders
ExecutiveChecks On theJudicial
Appoints federal judges
Checks and Balances
Legislative
Checks
On the
JudicialLegislative
Checks
On the
Executive Can override Presidentrsquos veto
Confirms executive appointments
Ratifies treaties
Appropriates money
Can impeach and remove President
Can impeach and remove judges
Create lower federal courts
Can propose amendments to overrule judicial decisions
ldquoCongress shall make no laws abridging the freedom of speechrdquo
>
>
Free speechndashThe individual can
Voice any political belief Protest (without getting out of
control) Say things about someone that
are true Burn the flag Say racist and hate slogans
Free speech means someone might say something you disagree with
Free speechmdashlimits on the person
Cannot threaten to blow up airplanes schools or the President
No sexual harassment Incite riotsUse extremely crude language in a
public forumSay untrue things about someone
Freedom of the press
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the pressrdquo
>
Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libelndash intentionally injuring a personrsquos reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
No power to tax Could only ldquorequestrdquo that states pay war
debts No power to regulate interstate trade
Interstate bickering Money
States coined own moneyWorthless ldquoContinentalsrdquo
>
Basic Ideas
Popular Sovereignty
Limited Government
Federalism
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
I Popular Sovereignty
The people hold the ultimate authority
A representative democracy lets the people elect leaders to make decisions for them
II Limited Government
Framers wanted to guard against tyranny
Government is limited to the powers given in the Constitution
The Constitution tells how leaders who overstep their power can be removed
III Federalism
The division of power between State and National Governments
Some powers are sharedThe National Government has the
ldquosupreme powerrdquomdash Supremacy Clause
IV Separation of Powers
No one holds ldquotoo muchrdquo power
Legislative branch makes the laws
Executive branch carries out the laws
Judicial branch interprets the laws
V Checks and Balances
Prevents the abuse of power in government
Each branch can check each other
Preamble ~
Explains why the
Constitution was written
Articles (7)~
Describe how the government
works and how the Constitution can be changed
Amendments (27)
~
Describes the rights of the
citizens of the United States
The Constitution
We the People 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 of
the United States of America
The Preamble
We the People of the United States want to make a better country
We want a court system that treats people fairly and equally
We want peace in our country
We want an army to protect us
We want our people to have the things they need
We want freedom now and in the future
We are writing and signing this Constitution to guarantee we will have these things
What Does It Mean
What are the three branchesWhat is the main responsibility of
each
Three-Ring Government
Legislative Branchmdashmakes laws
Executive Branchmdashenforces
laws
Judicial Branchmdashinterprets
laws
>
The Federal Capital Building
House of Representatives The Senate
House of Representatives Serve 2 year terms Must be at least 25 years old Must be a resident of the US
7 years Based on state population Each state has at least
one representative Total = 435 members
Senate Serve 6 year termsMust be at least 30 years oldMust be a resident of the US
9 yearsEach state has 2 senatorsTotal = 100 members
SenatorsmdashTexas
John Cornyn517 Hart Senate Office BldgWashington DC 20510 Main 202-224-2934 Fax 202-228-2856httpcornynsenategov
Kay Bailey Hutchison
284 Russell Senate Office BuildingWashington DC 20510-4304Main 202-224-5922 Fax 202-224-0776 (FAX)httphutchisonsenategov
Representative- TX
Michael C Burgess (TX 26th) WASHINGTON DC OFFICE2241 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515 Main(202) 225-7772 Fax (202) 225-2919 httpburgesshousegov
Enumerated Powersmdashpowers specifically granted
in the Constitution
Legislative Branch
House of RepresentativesSenate
Make our laws All laws must pass both Houses
Tax and spend the money raised by taxes House must introduce all spending bills
Borrow moneyEstablish uniform bankruptcy laws
Provide for the nationrsquos defense and general welfare Raise and support armies and a navy Organize a militia (National Guard) Authority to call out militia to suppress
insurrections or repel invasionsDeclare War
Congress must approve a declaration of war
Coin money and regulate its value Fix the standard of weights and
measuresProtect copyrights and patentsEstablish Post Offices and RoadsRegulate Interstate Commerce and
TransportationRegulate Immigration and
Naturalization
To constitute tribunals inferior to the Supreme Courthellip
The Constitution provides only for a Supreme Court and left it to Congress to create lower (ldquoinferiorrdquo) courts and to set their jurisdictions and duties
Elastic Clause
To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States or in any Department or Officer thereof
Types of Legislation
Four basic types Bills Joint resolutions Concurrent resolutions Simple resolutions
All bills must pass the House and Senate in the exact same form before they are sent to the President
An idea for a bill may come from anybody
Only Members of Congress can introduce a bill
Bills can be introduced at any time the House or Senate is in session
A Representative or Senator who introduces a bill becomes that billrsquos sponsor A bill may also have cosponsors
Once a Bill is introduced it is sent to committee for discussion and debate
The Bill must pass both houses in the exact same form in order to be sent to the President
Presidential Options
Sign the bill into law
Veto the bill
Do nothing
Presidential Options
1Sign the bill into law Immediately becomes law Only the Supreme Court can remove
the law
2Veto the bill Return to Congress unsignedmdashusually
with an explanation Congress can override the veto with
23 vote of both House
Presidential Options
3Do nothingIf Congress is in session 10
business days after the President receives the bill automatically becomes law
If Congress adjourns within 10 business days the bill diesmdashPocket Veto
Congress can do nothing to override this decision
4 year terms no more than a total of 10 years in
succession
Must be at least 35 years oldA resident of the United
States for 14 years A natural-born citizen
PresidentVice-PresidentCabinet
Presidential Advisors15 departments
bull Secretary of State
bull Secretary of the Treasury
bull Secretary of Defense
bull Attorney General
bull Secretary of the Interior
bull Secretary of Agriculture
bull Secretary of Commerce
bull Secretary of Labor
bull Secretary of Health and Human Services
bull Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
bull Secretary of Transportation
bull Secretary of Education
bull Secretary of Energy
bull Secretary of Veteransrsquo Affairs
bull Secretary of Homeland Security
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
National Security PowersLegislative Powers
Administrative PowersJudicial Powers
National Security Powers Serves as the Commander-in-Chief of
the armed forces Can authorize the use of troops
overseas To declare war officially he must get the approval of the Congress
Makes treaties with other nations however the Senate must approve any treaty before it becomes official
Nominates ambassadors with the agreement of the Senate
Legislative Powers Presents information on the state of
the union to Congress Recommends legislation to Congress Convenes both houses of Congress in
special sessions Approves laws passed by Congress
Administrative Powers ldquoTake care that the laws be faithfully
executedrdquo -- Article II Section 3 Appoints the heads of each Executive
Branch department Appoints ambassadors Supreme
Court Justices and other officials with approval of the Senate
Fills administrative vacancies during congressional recesses
Judicial Powers Grants reprieves and pardons for
Federal crimes (except impeachment)
Appoints Federal judges with the agreement of the Senate
Presidential ElectionElectoral College
Compromise Direct popular election vs
Election by CongressNumber of electors based on
total number of Senators and Representatives for each state Texas has 34 electors
Seven members were fine Till 1869Go up then downFrom 10-7But this act gave us nine
Chief Justice Year Appointed President
John G Roberts Jr
2005(CJ) Bush(CJ)
Associate Justices
Year Appointed President
Antonin Scalia 1986 Reagan
Anthony M Kennedyy
1988 Reagan
Clarence Thomas
1991 George HW Bush
Ruth BaderGinsburg
1993 Clinton
Stephen G Breyer
1994 Clinton
Samuel A Alito Jr
2006 GWBush
Sonia Sotomayor
2009 Obama
Elena Kagan 2010 Obama
Supreme Court Eight Justices and one Chief
Justice Appointed by the President and
approved by the Senate Appointed for life
as long as they wantrdquogood behaviorrdquo
Enumerated Powers of the
Supreme Court
Original Jurisdictionmdashhear directlyCases affecting Ambassadors
other public Ministers and Consuls (Diplomats)
Cases in which a state shall be party
Appellate Jurisdictionmdashreview decisions of lower court Admiralty and maritime cases Controversies involving one or
more states Controversies involving the
United States
bull Three levelsbull District trial courts -- lowest level of courts bull Appeals courts -- middle level of courts bull Supreme Court -- highest court in the country
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances
No one branch has more power than another
ExecutiveChecksOn the
Legislative
Can propose laws
Can veto laws
Can call specialsessions of Congress
Makes appointments
Negotiates foreign treaties
Can grant pardons to federal offenders
ExecutiveChecks On theJudicial
Appoints federal judges
Checks and Balances
Legislative
Checks
On the
JudicialLegislative
Checks
On the
Executive Can override Presidentrsquos veto
Confirms executive appointments
Ratifies treaties
Appropriates money
Can impeach and remove President
Can impeach and remove judges
Create lower federal courts
Can propose amendments to overrule judicial decisions
ldquoCongress shall make no laws abridging the freedom of speechrdquo
>
>
Free speechndashThe individual can
Voice any political belief Protest (without getting out of
control) Say things about someone that
are true Burn the flag Say racist and hate slogans
Free speech means someone might say something you disagree with
Free speechmdashlimits on the person
Cannot threaten to blow up airplanes schools or the President
No sexual harassment Incite riotsUse extremely crude language in a
public forumSay untrue things about someone
Freedom of the press
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the pressrdquo
>
Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libelndash intentionally injuring a personrsquos reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
No power to tax Could only ldquorequestrdquo that states pay war
debts No power to regulate interstate trade
Interstate bickering Money
States coined own moneyWorthless ldquoContinentalsrdquo
>
Basic Ideas
Popular Sovereignty
Limited Government
Federalism
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
I Popular Sovereignty
The people hold the ultimate authority
A representative democracy lets the people elect leaders to make decisions for them
II Limited Government
Framers wanted to guard against tyranny
Government is limited to the powers given in the Constitution
The Constitution tells how leaders who overstep their power can be removed
III Federalism
The division of power between State and National Governments
Some powers are sharedThe National Government has the
ldquosupreme powerrdquomdash Supremacy Clause
IV Separation of Powers
No one holds ldquotoo muchrdquo power
Legislative branch makes the laws
Executive branch carries out the laws
Judicial branch interprets the laws
V Checks and Balances
Prevents the abuse of power in government
Each branch can check each other
Preamble ~
Explains why the
Constitution was written
Articles (7)~
Describe how the government
works and how the Constitution can be changed
Amendments (27)
~
Describes the rights of the
citizens of the United States
The Constitution
We the People 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 of
the United States of America
The Preamble
We the People of the United States want to make a better country
We want a court system that treats people fairly and equally
We want peace in our country
We want an army to protect us
We want our people to have the things they need
We want freedom now and in the future
We are writing and signing this Constitution to guarantee we will have these things
What Does It Mean
What are the three branchesWhat is the main responsibility of
each
Three-Ring Government
Legislative Branchmdashmakes laws
Executive Branchmdashenforces
laws
Judicial Branchmdashinterprets
laws
>
The Federal Capital Building
House of Representatives The Senate
House of Representatives Serve 2 year terms Must be at least 25 years old Must be a resident of the US
7 years Based on state population Each state has at least
one representative Total = 435 members
Senate Serve 6 year termsMust be at least 30 years oldMust be a resident of the US
9 yearsEach state has 2 senatorsTotal = 100 members
SenatorsmdashTexas
John Cornyn517 Hart Senate Office BldgWashington DC 20510 Main 202-224-2934 Fax 202-228-2856httpcornynsenategov
Kay Bailey Hutchison
284 Russell Senate Office BuildingWashington DC 20510-4304Main 202-224-5922 Fax 202-224-0776 (FAX)httphutchisonsenategov
Representative- TX
Michael C Burgess (TX 26th) WASHINGTON DC OFFICE2241 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515 Main(202) 225-7772 Fax (202) 225-2919 httpburgesshousegov
Enumerated Powersmdashpowers specifically granted
in the Constitution
Legislative Branch
House of RepresentativesSenate
Make our laws All laws must pass both Houses
Tax and spend the money raised by taxes House must introduce all spending bills
Borrow moneyEstablish uniform bankruptcy laws
Provide for the nationrsquos defense and general welfare Raise and support armies and a navy Organize a militia (National Guard) Authority to call out militia to suppress
insurrections or repel invasionsDeclare War
Congress must approve a declaration of war
Coin money and regulate its value Fix the standard of weights and
measuresProtect copyrights and patentsEstablish Post Offices and RoadsRegulate Interstate Commerce and
TransportationRegulate Immigration and
Naturalization
To constitute tribunals inferior to the Supreme Courthellip
The Constitution provides only for a Supreme Court and left it to Congress to create lower (ldquoinferiorrdquo) courts and to set their jurisdictions and duties
Elastic Clause
To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States or in any Department or Officer thereof
Types of Legislation
Four basic types Bills Joint resolutions Concurrent resolutions Simple resolutions
All bills must pass the House and Senate in the exact same form before they are sent to the President
An idea for a bill may come from anybody
Only Members of Congress can introduce a bill
Bills can be introduced at any time the House or Senate is in session
A Representative or Senator who introduces a bill becomes that billrsquos sponsor A bill may also have cosponsors
Once a Bill is introduced it is sent to committee for discussion and debate
The Bill must pass both houses in the exact same form in order to be sent to the President
Presidential Options
Sign the bill into law
Veto the bill
Do nothing
Presidential Options
1Sign the bill into law Immediately becomes law Only the Supreme Court can remove
the law
2Veto the bill Return to Congress unsignedmdashusually
with an explanation Congress can override the veto with
23 vote of both House
Presidential Options
3Do nothingIf Congress is in session 10
business days after the President receives the bill automatically becomes law
If Congress adjourns within 10 business days the bill diesmdashPocket Veto
Congress can do nothing to override this decision
4 year terms no more than a total of 10 years in
succession
Must be at least 35 years oldA resident of the United
States for 14 years A natural-born citizen
PresidentVice-PresidentCabinet
Presidential Advisors15 departments
bull Secretary of State
bull Secretary of the Treasury
bull Secretary of Defense
bull Attorney General
bull Secretary of the Interior
bull Secretary of Agriculture
bull Secretary of Commerce
bull Secretary of Labor
bull Secretary of Health and Human Services
bull Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
bull Secretary of Transportation
bull Secretary of Education
bull Secretary of Energy
bull Secretary of Veteransrsquo Affairs
bull Secretary of Homeland Security
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
National Security PowersLegislative Powers
Administrative PowersJudicial Powers
National Security Powers Serves as the Commander-in-Chief of
the armed forces Can authorize the use of troops
overseas To declare war officially he must get the approval of the Congress
Makes treaties with other nations however the Senate must approve any treaty before it becomes official
Nominates ambassadors with the agreement of the Senate
Legislative Powers Presents information on the state of
the union to Congress Recommends legislation to Congress Convenes both houses of Congress in
special sessions Approves laws passed by Congress
Administrative Powers ldquoTake care that the laws be faithfully
executedrdquo -- Article II Section 3 Appoints the heads of each Executive
Branch department Appoints ambassadors Supreme
Court Justices and other officials with approval of the Senate
Fills administrative vacancies during congressional recesses
Judicial Powers Grants reprieves and pardons for
Federal crimes (except impeachment)
Appoints Federal judges with the agreement of the Senate
Presidential ElectionElectoral College
Compromise Direct popular election vs
Election by CongressNumber of electors based on
total number of Senators and Representatives for each state Texas has 34 electors
Seven members were fine Till 1869Go up then downFrom 10-7But this act gave us nine
Chief Justice Year Appointed President
John G Roberts Jr
2005(CJ) Bush(CJ)
Associate Justices
Year Appointed President
Antonin Scalia 1986 Reagan
Anthony M Kennedyy
1988 Reagan
Clarence Thomas
1991 George HW Bush
Ruth BaderGinsburg
1993 Clinton
Stephen G Breyer
1994 Clinton
Samuel A Alito Jr
2006 GWBush
Sonia Sotomayor
2009 Obama
Elena Kagan 2010 Obama
Supreme Court Eight Justices and one Chief
Justice Appointed by the President and
approved by the Senate Appointed for life
as long as they wantrdquogood behaviorrdquo
Enumerated Powers of the
Supreme Court
Original Jurisdictionmdashhear directlyCases affecting Ambassadors
other public Ministers and Consuls (Diplomats)
Cases in which a state shall be party
Appellate Jurisdictionmdashreview decisions of lower court Admiralty and maritime cases Controversies involving one or
more states Controversies involving the
United States
bull Three levelsbull District trial courts -- lowest level of courts bull Appeals courts -- middle level of courts bull Supreme Court -- highest court in the country
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances
No one branch has more power than another
ExecutiveChecksOn the
Legislative
Can propose laws
Can veto laws
Can call specialsessions of Congress
Makes appointments
Negotiates foreign treaties
Can grant pardons to federal offenders
ExecutiveChecks On theJudicial
Appoints federal judges
Checks and Balances
Legislative
Checks
On the
JudicialLegislative
Checks
On the
Executive Can override Presidentrsquos veto
Confirms executive appointments
Ratifies treaties
Appropriates money
Can impeach and remove President
Can impeach and remove judges
Create lower federal courts
Can propose amendments to overrule judicial decisions
ldquoCongress shall make no laws abridging the freedom of speechrdquo
>
>
Free speechndashThe individual can
Voice any political belief Protest (without getting out of
control) Say things about someone that
are true Burn the flag Say racist and hate slogans
Free speech means someone might say something you disagree with
Free speechmdashlimits on the person
Cannot threaten to blow up airplanes schools or the President
No sexual harassment Incite riotsUse extremely crude language in a
public forumSay untrue things about someone
Freedom of the press
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the pressrdquo
>
Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libelndash intentionally injuring a personrsquos reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
No power to tax Could only ldquorequestrdquo that states pay war
debts No power to regulate interstate trade
Interstate bickering Money
States coined own moneyWorthless ldquoContinentalsrdquo
>
Basic Ideas
Popular Sovereignty
Limited Government
Federalism
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
I Popular Sovereignty
The people hold the ultimate authority
A representative democracy lets the people elect leaders to make decisions for them
II Limited Government
Framers wanted to guard against tyranny
Government is limited to the powers given in the Constitution
The Constitution tells how leaders who overstep their power can be removed
III Federalism
The division of power between State and National Governments
Some powers are sharedThe National Government has the
ldquosupreme powerrdquomdash Supremacy Clause
IV Separation of Powers
No one holds ldquotoo muchrdquo power
Legislative branch makes the laws
Executive branch carries out the laws
Judicial branch interprets the laws
V Checks and Balances
Prevents the abuse of power in government
Each branch can check each other
Preamble ~
Explains why the
Constitution was written
Articles (7)~
Describe how the government
works and how the Constitution can be changed
Amendments (27)
~
Describes the rights of the
citizens of the United States
The Constitution
We the People 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 of
the United States of America
The Preamble
We the People of the United States want to make a better country
We want a court system that treats people fairly and equally
We want peace in our country
We want an army to protect us
We want our people to have the things they need
We want freedom now and in the future
We are writing and signing this Constitution to guarantee we will have these things
What Does It Mean
What are the three branchesWhat is the main responsibility of
each
Three-Ring Government
Legislative Branchmdashmakes laws
Executive Branchmdashenforces
laws
Judicial Branchmdashinterprets
laws
>
The Federal Capital Building
House of Representatives The Senate
House of Representatives Serve 2 year terms Must be at least 25 years old Must be a resident of the US
7 years Based on state population Each state has at least
one representative Total = 435 members
Senate Serve 6 year termsMust be at least 30 years oldMust be a resident of the US
9 yearsEach state has 2 senatorsTotal = 100 members
SenatorsmdashTexas
John Cornyn517 Hart Senate Office BldgWashington DC 20510 Main 202-224-2934 Fax 202-228-2856httpcornynsenategov
Kay Bailey Hutchison
284 Russell Senate Office BuildingWashington DC 20510-4304Main 202-224-5922 Fax 202-224-0776 (FAX)httphutchisonsenategov
Representative- TX
Michael C Burgess (TX 26th) WASHINGTON DC OFFICE2241 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515 Main(202) 225-7772 Fax (202) 225-2919 httpburgesshousegov
Enumerated Powersmdashpowers specifically granted
in the Constitution
Legislative Branch
House of RepresentativesSenate
Make our laws All laws must pass both Houses
Tax and spend the money raised by taxes House must introduce all spending bills
Borrow moneyEstablish uniform bankruptcy laws
Provide for the nationrsquos defense and general welfare Raise and support armies and a navy Organize a militia (National Guard) Authority to call out militia to suppress
insurrections or repel invasionsDeclare War
Congress must approve a declaration of war
Coin money and regulate its value Fix the standard of weights and
measuresProtect copyrights and patentsEstablish Post Offices and RoadsRegulate Interstate Commerce and
TransportationRegulate Immigration and
Naturalization
To constitute tribunals inferior to the Supreme Courthellip
The Constitution provides only for a Supreme Court and left it to Congress to create lower (ldquoinferiorrdquo) courts and to set their jurisdictions and duties
Elastic Clause
To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States or in any Department or Officer thereof
Types of Legislation
Four basic types Bills Joint resolutions Concurrent resolutions Simple resolutions
All bills must pass the House and Senate in the exact same form before they are sent to the President
An idea for a bill may come from anybody
Only Members of Congress can introduce a bill
Bills can be introduced at any time the House or Senate is in session
A Representative or Senator who introduces a bill becomes that billrsquos sponsor A bill may also have cosponsors
Once a Bill is introduced it is sent to committee for discussion and debate
The Bill must pass both houses in the exact same form in order to be sent to the President
Presidential Options
Sign the bill into law
Veto the bill
Do nothing
Presidential Options
1Sign the bill into law Immediately becomes law Only the Supreme Court can remove
the law
2Veto the bill Return to Congress unsignedmdashusually
with an explanation Congress can override the veto with
23 vote of both House
Presidential Options
3Do nothingIf Congress is in session 10
business days after the President receives the bill automatically becomes law
If Congress adjourns within 10 business days the bill diesmdashPocket Veto
Congress can do nothing to override this decision
4 year terms no more than a total of 10 years in
succession
Must be at least 35 years oldA resident of the United
States for 14 years A natural-born citizen
PresidentVice-PresidentCabinet
Presidential Advisors15 departments
bull Secretary of State
bull Secretary of the Treasury
bull Secretary of Defense
bull Attorney General
bull Secretary of the Interior
bull Secretary of Agriculture
bull Secretary of Commerce
bull Secretary of Labor
bull Secretary of Health and Human Services
bull Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
bull Secretary of Transportation
bull Secretary of Education
bull Secretary of Energy
bull Secretary of Veteransrsquo Affairs
bull Secretary of Homeland Security
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
National Security PowersLegislative Powers
Administrative PowersJudicial Powers
National Security Powers Serves as the Commander-in-Chief of
the armed forces Can authorize the use of troops
overseas To declare war officially he must get the approval of the Congress
Makes treaties with other nations however the Senate must approve any treaty before it becomes official
Nominates ambassadors with the agreement of the Senate
Legislative Powers Presents information on the state of
the union to Congress Recommends legislation to Congress Convenes both houses of Congress in
special sessions Approves laws passed by Congress
Administrative Powers ldquoTake care that the laws be faithfully
executedrdquo -- Article II Section 3 Appoints the heads of each Executive
Branch department Appoints ambassadors Supreme
Court Justices and other officials with approval of the Senate
Fills administrative vacancies during congressional recesses
Judicial Powers Grants reprieves and pardons for
Federal crimes (except impeachment)
Appoints Federal judges with the agreement of the Senate
Presidential ElectionElectoral College
Compromise Direct popular election vs
Election by CongressNumber of electors based on
total number of Senators and Representatives for each state Texas has 34 electors
Seven members were fine Till 1869Go up then downFrom 10-7But this act gave us nine
Chief Justice Year Appointed President
John G Roberts Jr
2005(CJ) Bush(CJ)
Associate Justices
Year Appointed President
Antonin Scalia 1986 Reagan
Anthony M Kennedyy
1988 Reagan
Clarence Thomas
1991 George HW Bush
Ruth BaderGinsburg
1993 Clinton
Stephen G Breyer
1994 Clinton
Samuel A Alito Jr
2006 GWBush
Sonia Sotomayor
2009 Obama
Elena Kagan 2010 Obama
Supreme Court Eight Justices and one Chief
Justice Appointed by the President and
approved by the Senate Appointed for life
as long as they wantrdquogood behaviorrdquo
Enumerated Powers of the
Supreme Court
Original Jurisdictionmdashhear directlyCases affecting Ambassadors
other public Ministers and Consuls (Diplomats)
Cases in which a state shall be party
Appellate Jurisdictionmdashreview decisions of lower court Admiralty and maritime cases Controversies involving one or
more states Controversies involving the
United States
bull Three levelsbull District trial courts -- lowest level of courts bull Appeals courts -- middle level of courts bull Supreme Court -- highest court in the country
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances
No one branch has more power than another
ExecutiveChecksOn the
Legislative
Can propose laws
Can veto laws
Can call specialsessions of Congress
Makes appointments
Negotiates foreign treaties
Can grant pardons to federal offenders
ExecutiveChecks On theJudicial
Appoints federal judges
Checks and Balances
Legislative
Checks
On the
JudicialLegislative
Checks
On the
Executive Can override Presidentrsquos veto
Confirms executive appointments
Ratifies treaties
Appropriates money
Can impeach and remove President
Can impeach and remove judges
Create lower federal courts
Can propose amendments to overrule judicial decisions
ldquoCongress shall make no laws abridging the freedom of speechrdquo
>
>
Free speechndashThe individual can
Voice any political belief Protest (without getting out of
control) Say things about someone that
are true Burn the flag Say racist and hate slogans
Free speech means someone might say something you disagree with
Free speechmdashlimits on the person
Cannot threaten to blow up airplanes schools or the President
No sexual harassment Incite riotsUse extremely crude language in a
public forumSay untrue things about someone
Freedom of the press
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the pressrdquo
>
Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libelndash intentionally injuring a personrsquos reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
No power to tax Could only ldquorequestrdquo that states pay war
debts No power to regulate interstate trade
Interstate bickering Money
States coined own moneyWorthless ldquoContinentalsrdquo
>
Basic Ideas
Popular Sovereignty
Limited Government
Federalism
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
I Popular Sovereignty
The people hold the ultimate authority
A representative democracy lets the people elect leaders to make decisions for them
II Limited Government
Framers wanted to guard against tyranny
Government is limited to the powers given in the Constitution
The Constitution tells how leaders who overstep their power can be removed
III Federalism
The division of power between State and National Governments
Some powers are sharedThe National Government has the
ldquosupreme powerrdquomdash Supremacy Clause
IV Separation of Powers
No one holds ldquotoo muchrdquo power
Legislative branch makes the laws
Executive branch carries out the laws
Judicial branch interprets the laws
V Checks and Balances
Prevents the abuse of power in government
Each branch can check each other
Preamble ~
Explains why the
Constitution was written
Articles (7)~
Describe how the government
works and how the Constitution can be changed
Amendments (27)
~
Describes the rights of the
citizens of the United States
The Constitution
We the People 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 of
the United States of America
The Preamble
We the People of the United States want to make a better country
We want a court system that treats people fairly and equally
We want peace in our country
We want an army to protect us
We want our people to have the things they need
We want freedom now and in the future
We are writing and signing this Constitution to guarantee we will have these things
What Does It Mean
What are the three branchesWhat is the main responsibility of
each
Three-Ring Government
Legislative Branchmdashmakes laws
Executive Branchmdashenforces
laws
Judicial Branchmdashinterprets
laws
>
The Federal Capital Building
House of Representatives The Senate
House of Representatives Serve 2 year terms Must be at least 25 years old Must be a resident of the US
7 years Based on state population Each state has at least
one representative Total = 435 members
Senate Serve 6 year termsMust be at least 30 years oldMust be a resident of the US
9 yearsEach state has 2 senatorsTotal = 100 members
SenatorsmdashTexas
John Cornyn517 Hart Senate Office BldgWashington DC 20510 Main 202-224-2934 Fax 202-228-2856httpcornynsenategov
Kay Bailey Hutchison
284 Russell Senate Office BuildingWashington DC 20510-4304Main 202-224-5922 Fax 202-224-0776 (FAX)httphutchisonsenategov
Representative- TX
Michael C Burgess (TX 26th) WASHINGTON DC OFFICE2241 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515 Main(202) 225-7772 Fax (202) 225-2919 httpburgesshousegov
Enumerated Powersmdashpowers specifically granted
in the Constitution
Legislative Branch
House of RepresentativesSenate
Make our laws All laws must pass both Houses
Tax and spend the money raised by taxes House must introduce all spending bills
Borrow moneyEstablish uniform bankruptcy laws
Provide for the nationrsquos defense and general welfare Raise and support armies and a navy Organize a militia (National Guard) Authority to call out militia to suppress
insurrections or repel invasionsDeclare War
Congress must approve a declaration of war
Coin money and regulate its value Fix the standard of weights and
measuresProtect copyrights and patentsEstablish Post Offices and RoadsRegulate Interstate Commerce and
TransportationRegulate Immigration and
Naturalization
To constitute tribunals inferior to the Supreme Courthellip
The Constitution provides only for a Supreme Court and left it to Congress to create lower (ldquoinferiorrdquo) courts and to set their jurisdictions and duties
Elastic Clause
To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States or in any Department or Officer thereof
Types of Legislation
Four basic types Bills Joint resolutions Concurrent resolutions Simple resolutions
All bills must pass the House and Senate in the exact same form before they are sent to the President
An idea for a bill may come from anybody
Only Members of Congress can introduce a bill
Bills can be introduced at any time the House or Senate is in session
A Representative or Senator who introduces a bill becomes that billrsquos sponsor A bill may also have cosponsors
Once a Bill is introduced it is sent to committee for discussion and debate
The Bill must pass both houses in the exact same form in order to be sent to the President
Presidential Options
Sign the bill into law
Veto the bill
Do nothing
Presidential Options
1Sign the bill into law Immediately becomes law Only the Supreme Court can remove
the law
2Veto the bill Return to Congress unsignedmdashusually
with an explanation Congress can override the veto with
23 vote of both House
Presidential Options
3Do nothingIf Congress is in session 10
business days after the President receives the bill automatically becomes law
If Congress adjourns within 10 business days the bill diesmdashPocket Veto
Congress can do nothing to override this decision
4 year terms no more than a total of 10 years in
succession
Must be at least 35 years oldA resident of the United
States for 14 years A natural-born citizen
PresidentVice-PresidentCabinet
Presidential Advisors15 departments
bull Secretary of State
bull Secretary of the Treasury
bull Secretary of Defense
bull Attorney General
bull Secretary of the Interior
bull Secretary of Agriculture
bull Secretary of Commerce
bull Secretary of Labor
bull Secretary of Health and Human Services
bull Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
bull Secretary of Transportation
bull Secretary of Education
bull Secretary of Energy
bull Secretary of Veteransrsquo Affairs
bull Secretary of Homeland Security
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
National Security PowersLegislative Powers
Administrative PowersJudicial Powers
National Security Powers Serves as the Commander-in-Chief of
the armed forces Can authorize the use of troops
overseas To declare war officially he must get the approval of the Congress
Makes treaties with other nations however the Senate must approve any treaty before it becomes official
Nominates ambassadors with the agreement of the Senate
Legislative Powers Presents information on the state of
the union to Congress Recommends legislation to Congress Convenes both houses of Congress in
special sessions Approves laws passed by Congress
Administrative Powers ldquoTake care that the laws be faithfully
executedrdquo -- Article II Section 3 Appoints the heads of each Executive
Branch department Appoints ambassadors Supreme
Court Justices and other officials with approval of the Senate
Fills administrative vacancies during congressional recesses
Judicial Powers Grants reprieves and pardons for
Federal crimes (except impeachment)
Appoints Federal judges with the agreement of the Senate
Presidential ElectionElectoral College
Compromise Direct popular election vs
Election by CongressNumber of electors based on
total number of Senators and Representatives for each state Texas has 34 electors
Seven members were fine Till 1869Go up then downFrom 10-7But this act gave us nine
Chief Justice Year Appointed President
John G Roberts Jr
2005(CJ) Bush(CJ)
Associate Justices
Year Appointed President
Antonin Scalia 1986 Reagan
Anthony M Kennedyy
1988 Reagan
Clarence Thomas
1991 George HW Bush
Ruth BaderGinsburg
1993 Clinton
Stephen G Breyer
1994 Clinton
Samuel A Alito Jr
2006 GWBush
Sonia Sotomayor
2009 Obama
Elena Kagan 2010 Obama
Supreme Court Eight Justices and one Chief
Justice Appointed by the President and
approved by the Senate Appointed for life
as long as they wantrdquogood behaviorrdquo
Enumerated Powers of the
Supreme Court
Original Jurisdictionmdashhear directlyCases affecting Ambassadors
other public Ministers and Consuls (Diplomats)
Cases in which a state shall be party
Appellate Jurisdictionmdashreview decisions of lower court Admiralty and maritime cases Controversies involving one or
more states Controversies involving the
United States
bull Three levelsbull District trial courts -- lowest level of courts bull Appeals courts -- middle level of courts bull Supreme Court -- highest court in the country
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances
No one branch has more power than another
ExecutiveChecksOn the
Legislative
Can propose laws
Can veto laws
Can call specialsessions of Congress
Makes appointments
Negotiates foreign treaties
Can grant pardons to federal offenders
ExecutiveChecks On theJudicial
Appoints federal judges
Checks and Balances
Legislative
Checks
On the
JudicialLegislative
Checks
On the
Executive Can override Presidentrsquos veto
Confirms executive appointments
Ratifies treaties
Appropriates money
Can impeach and remove President
Can impeach and remove judges
Create lower federal courts
Can propose amendments to overrule judicial decisions
ldquoCongress shall make no laws abridging the freedom of speechrdquo
>
>
Free speechndashThe individual can
Voice any political belief Protest (without getting out of
control) Say things about someone that
are true Burn the flag Say racist and hate slogans
Free speech means someone might say something you disagree with
Free speechmdashlimits on the person
Cannot threaten to blow up airplanes schools or the President
No sexual harassment Incite riotsUse extremely crude language in a
public forumSay untrue things about someone
Freedom of the press
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the pressrdquo
>
Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libelndash intentionally injuring a personrsquos reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
No power to tax Could only ldquorequestrdquo that states pay war
debts No power to regulate interstate trade
Interstate bickering Money
States coined own moneyWorthless ldquoContinentalsrdquo
>
Basic Ideas
Popular Sovereignty
Limited Government
Federalism
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
I Popular Sovereignty
The people hold the ultimate authority
A representative democracy lets the people elect leaders to make decisions for them
II Limited Government
Framers wanted to guard against tyranny
Government is limited to the powers given in the Constitution
The Constitution tells how leaders who overstep their power can be removed
III Federalism
The division of power between State and National Governments
Some powers are sharedThe National Government has the
ldquosupreme powerrdquomdash Supremacy Clause
IV Separation of Powers
No one holds ldquotoo muchrdquo power
Legislative branch makes the laws
Executive branch carries out the laws
Judicial branch interprets the laws
V Checks and Balances
Prevents the abuse of power in government
Each branch can check each other
Preamble ~
Explains why the
Constitution was written
Articles (7)~
Describe how the government
works and how the Constitution can be changed
Amendments (27)
~
Describes the rights of the
citizens of the United States
The Constitution
We the People 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 of
the United States of America
The Preamble
We the People of the United States want to make a better country
We want a court system that treats people fairly and equally
We want peace in our country
We want an army to protect us
We want our people to have the things they need
We want freedom now and in the future
We are writing and signing this Constitution to guarantee we will have these things
What Does It Mean
What are the three branchesWhat is the main responsibility of
each
Three-Ring Government
Legislative Branchmdashmakes laws
Executive Branchmdashenforces
laws
Judicial Branchmdashinterprets
laws
>
The Federal Capital Building
House of Representatives The Senate
House of Representatives Serve 2 year terms Must be at least 25 years old Must be a resident of the US
7 years Based on state population Each state has at least
one representative Total = 435 members
Senate Serve 6 year termsMust be at least 30 years oldMust be a resident of the US
9 yearsEach state has 2 senatorsTotal = 100 members
SenatorsmdashTexas
John Cornyn517 Hart Senate Office BldgWashington DC 20510 Main 202-224-2934 Fax 202-228-2856httpcornynsenategov
Kay Bailey Hutchison
284 Russell Senate Office BuildingWashington DC 20510-4304Main 202-224-5922 Fax 202-224-0776 (FAX)httphutchisonsenategov
Representative- TX
Michael C Burgess (TX 26th) WASHINGTON DC OFFICE2241 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515 Main(202) 225-7772 Fax (202) 225-2919 httpburgesshousegov
Enumerated Powersmdashpowers specifically granted
in the Constitution
Legislative Branch
House of RepresentativesSenate
Make our laws All laws must pass both Houses
Tax and spend the money raised by taxes House must introduce all spending bills
Borrow moneyEstablish uniform bankruptcy laws
Provide for the nationrsquos defense and general welfare Raise and support armies and a navy Organize a militia (National Guard) Authority to call out militia to suppress
insurrections or repel invasionsDeclare War
Congress must approve a declaration of war
Coin money and regulate its value Fix the standard of weights and
measuresProtect copyrights and patentsEstablish Post Offices and RoadsRegulate Interstate Commerce and
TransportationRegulate Immigration and
Naturalization
To constitute tribunals inferior to the Supreme Courthellip
The Constitution provides only for a Supreme Court and left it to Congress to create lower (ldquoinferiorrdquo) courts and to set their jurisdictions and duties
Elastic Clause
To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States or in any Department or Officer thereof
Types of Legislation
Four basic types Bills Joint resolutions Concurrent resolutions Simple resolutions
All bills must pass the House and Senate in the exact same form before they are sent to the President
An idea for a bill may come from anybody
Only Members of Congress can introduce a bill
Bills can be introduced at any time the House or Senate is in session
A Representative or Senator who introduces a bill becomes that billrsquos sponsor A bill may also have cosponsors
Once a Bill is introduced it is sent to committee for discussion and debate
The Bill must pass both houses in the exact same form in order to be sent to the President
Presidential Options
Sign the bill into law
Veto the bill
Do nothing
Presidential Options
1Sign the bill into law Immediately becomes law Only the Supreme Court can remove
the law
2Veto the bill Return to Congress unsignedmdashusually
with an explanation Congress can override the veto with
23 vote of both House
Presidential Options
3Do nothingIf Congress is in session 10
business days after the President receives the bill automatically becomes law
If Congress adjourns within 10 business days the bill diesmdashPocket Veto
Congress can do nothing to override this decision
4 year terms no more than a total of 10 years in
succession
Must be at least 35 years oldA resident of the United
States for 14 years A natural-born citizen
PresidentVice-PresidentCabinet
Presidential Advisors15 departments
bull Secretary of State
bull Secretary of the Treasury
bull Secretary of Defense
bull Attorney General
bull Secretary of the Interior
bull Secretary of Agriculture
bull Secretary of Commerce
bull Secretary of Labor
bull Secretary of Health and Human Services
bull Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
bull Secretary of Transportation
bull Secretary of Education
bull Secretary of Energy
bull Secretary of Veteransrsquo Affairs
bull Secretary of Homeland Security
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
National Security PowersLegislative Powers
Administrative PowersJudicial Powers
National Security Powers Serves as the Commander-in-Chief of
the armed forces Can authorize the use of troops
overseas To declare war officially he must get the approval of the Congress
Makes treaties with other nations however the Senate must approve any treaty before it becomes official
Nominates ambassadors with the agreement of the Senate
Legislative Powers Presents information on the state of
the union to Congress Recommends legislation to Congress Convenes both houses of Congress in
special sessions Approves laws passed by Congress
Administrative Powers ldquoTake care that the laws be faithfully
executedrdquo -- Article II Section 3 Appoints the heads of each Executive
Branch department Appoints ambassadors Supreme
Court Justices and other officials with approval of the Senate
Fills administrative vacancies during congressional recesses
Judicial Powers Grants reprieves and pardons for
Federal crimes (except impeachment)
Appoints Federal judges with the agreement of the Senate
Presidential ElectionElectoral College
Compromise Direct popular election vs
Election by CongressNumber of electors based on
total number of Senators and Representatives for each state Texas has 34 electors
Seven members were fine Till 1869Go up then downFrom 10-7But this act gave us nine
Chief Justice Year Appointed President
John G Roberts Jr
2005(CJ) Bush(CJ)
Associate Justices
Year Appointed President
Antonin Scalia 1986 Reagan
Anthony M Kennedyy
1988 Reagan
Clarence Thomas
1991 George HW Bush
Ruth BaderGinsburg
1993 Clinton
Stephen G Breyer
1994 Clinton
Samuel A Alito Jr
2006 GWBush
Sonia Sotomayor
2009 Obama
Elena Kagan 2010 Obama
Supreme Court Eight Justices and one Chief
Justice Appointed by the President and
approved by the Senate Appointed for life
as long as they wantrdquogood behaviorrdquo
Enumerated Powers of the
Supreme Court
Original Jurisdictionmdashhear directlyCases affecting Ambassadors
other public Ministers and Consuls (Diplomats)
Cases in which a state shall be party
Appellate Jurisdictionmdashreview decisions of lower court Admiralty and maritime cases Controversies involving one or
more states Controversies involving the
United States
bull Three levelsbull District trial courts -- lowest level of courts bull Appeals courts -- middle level of courts bull Supreme Court -- highest court in the country
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances
No one branch has more power than another
ExecutiveChecksOn the
Legislative
Can propose laws
Can veto laws
Can call specialsessions of Congress
Makes appointments
Negotiates foreign treaties
Can grant pardons to federal offenders
ExecutiveChecks On theJudicial
Appoints federal judges
Checks and Balances
Legislative
Checks
On the
JudicialLegislative
Checks
On the
Executive Can override Presidentrsquos veto
Confirms executive appointments
Ratifies treaties
Appropriates money
Can impeach and remove President
Can impeach and remove judges
Create lower federal courts
Can propose amendments to overrule judicial decisions
ldquoCongress shall make no laws abridging the freedom of speechrdquo
>
>
Free speechndashThe individual can
Voice any political belief Protest (without getting out of
control) Say things about someone that
are true Burn the flag Say racist and hate slogans
Free speech means someone might say something you disagree with
Free speechmdashlimits on the person
Cannot threaten to blow up airplanes schools or the President
No sexual harassment Incite riotsUse extremely crude language in a
public forumSay untrue things about someone
Freedom of the press
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the pressrdquo
>
Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libelndash intentionally injuring a personrsquos reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
No power to tax Could only ldquorequestrdquo that states pay war
debts No power to regulate interstate trade
Interstate bickering Money
States coined own moneyWorthless ldquoContinentalsrdquo
>
Basic Ideas
Popular Sovereignty
Limited Government
Federalism
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
I Popular Sovereignty
The people hold the ultimate authority
A representative democracy lets the people elect leaders to make decisions for them
II Limited Government
Framers wanted to guard against tyranny
Government is limited to the powers given in the Constitution
The Constitution tells how leaders who overstep their power can be removed
III Federalism
The division of power between State and National Governments
Some powers are sharedThe National Government has the
ldquosupreme powerrdquomdash Supremacy Clause
IV Separation of Powers
No one holds ldquotoo muchrdquo power
Legislative branch makes the laws
Executive branch carries out the laws
Judicial branch interprets the laws
V Checks and Balances
Prevents the abuse of power in government
Each branch can check each other
Preamble ~
Explains why the
Constitution was written
Articles (7)~
Describe how the government
works and how the Constitution can be changed
Amendments (27)
~
Describes the rights of the
citizens of the United States
The Constitution
We the People 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 of
the United States of America
The Preamble
We the People of the United States want to make a better country
We want a court system that treats people fairly and equally
We want peace in our country
We want an army to protect us
We want our people to have the things they need
We want freedom now and in the future
We are writing and signing this Constitution to guarantee we will have these things
What Does It Mean
What are the three branchesWhat is the main responsibility of
each
Three-Ring Government
Legislative Branchmdashmakes laws
Executive Branchmdashenforces
laws
Judicial Branchmdashinterprets
laws
>
The Federal Capital Building
House of Representatives The Senate
House of Representatives Serve 2 year terms Must be at least 25 years old Must be a resident of the US
7 years Based on state population Each state has at least
one representative Total = 435 members
Senate Serve 6 year termsMust be at least 30 years oldMust be a resident of the US
9 yearsEach state has 2 senatorsTotal = 100 members
SenatorsmdashTexas
John Cornyn517 Hart Senate Office BldgWashington DC 20510 Main 202-224-2934 Fax 202-228-2856httpcornynsenategov
Kay Bailey Hutchison
284 Russell Senate Office BuildingWashington DC 20510-4304Main 202-224-5922 Fax 202-224-0776 (FAX)httphutchisonsenategov
Representative- TX
Michael C Burgess (TX 26th) WASHINGTON DC OFFICE2241 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515 Main(202) 225-7772 Fax (202) 225-2919 httpburgesshousegov
Enumerated Powersmdashpowers specifically granted
in the Constitution
Legislative Branch
House of RepresentativesSenate
Make our laws All laws must pass both Houses
Tax and spend the money raised by taxes House must introduce all spending bills
Borrow moneyEstablish uniform bankruptcy laws
Provide for the nationrsquos defense and general welfare Raise and support armies and a navy Organize a militia (National Guard) Authority to call out militia to suppress
insurrections or repel invasionsDeclare War
Congress must approve a declaration of war
Coin money and regulate its value Fix the standard of weights and
measuresProtect copyrights and patentsEstablish Post Offices and RoadsRegulate Interstate Commerce and
TransportationRegulate Immigration and
Naturalization
To constitute tribunals inferior to the Supreme Courthellip
The Constitution provides only for a Supreme Court and left it to Congress to create lower (ldquoinferiorrdquo) courts and to set their jurisdictions and duties
Elastic Clause
To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States or in any Department or Officer thereof
Types of Legislation
Four basic types Bills Joint resolutions Concurrent resolutions Simple resolutions
All bills must pass the House and Senate in the exact same form before they are sent to the President
An idea for a bill may come from anybody
Only Members of Congress can introduce a bill
Bills can be introduced at any time the House or Senate is in session
A Representative or Senator who introduces a bill becomes that billrsquos sponsor A bill may also have cosponsors
Once a Bill is introduced it is sent to committee for discussion and debate
The Bill must pass both houses in the exact same form in order to be sent to the President
Presidential Options
Sign the bill into law
Veto the bill
Do nothing
Presidential Options
1Sign the bill into law Immediately becomes law Only the Supreme Court can remove
the law
2Veto the bill Return to Congress unsignedmdashusually
with an explanation Congress can override the veto with
23 vote of both House
Presidential Options
3Do nothingIf Congress is in session 10
business days after the President receives the bill automatically becomes law
If Congress adjourns within 10 business days the bill diesmdashPocket Veto
Congress can do nothing to override this decision
4 year terms no more than a total of 10 years in
succession
Must be at least 35 years oldA resident of the United
States for 14 years A natural-born citizen
PresidentVice-PresidentCabinet
Presidential Advisors15 departments
bull Secretary of State
bull Secretary of the Treasury
bull Secretary of Defense
bull Attorney General
bull Secretary of the Interior
bull Secretary of Agriculture
bull Secretary of Commerce
bull Secretary of Labor
bull Secretary of Health and Human Services
bull Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
bull Secretary of Transportation
bull Secretary of Education
bull Secretary of Energy
bull Secretary of Veteransrsquo Affairs
bull Secretary of Homeland Security
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
National Security PowersLegislative Powers
Administrative PowersJudicial Powers
National Security Powers Serves as the Commander-in-Chief of
the armed forces Can authorize the use of troops
overseas To declare war officially he must get the approval of the Congress
Makes treaties with other nations however the Senate must approve any treaty before it becomes official
Nominates ambassadors with the agreement of the Senate
Legislative Powers Presents information on the state of
the union to Congress Recommends legislation to Congress Convenes both houses of Congress in
special sessions Approves laws passed by Congress
Administrative Powers ldquoTake care that the laws be faithfully
executedrdquo -- Article II Section 3 Appoints the heads of each Executive
Branch department Appoints ambassadors Supreme
Court Justices and other officials with approval of the Senate
Fills administrative vacancies during congressional recesses
Judicial Powers Grants reprieves and pardons for
Federal crimes (except impeachment)
Appoints Federal judges with the agreement of the Senate
Presidential ElectionElectoral College
Compromise Direct popular election vs
Election by CongressNumber of electors based on
total number of Senators and Representatives for each state Texas has 34 electors
Seven members were fine Till 1869Go up then downFrom 10-7But this act gave us nine
Chief Justice Year Appointed President
John G Roberts Jr
2005(CJ) Bush(CJ)
Associate Justices
Year Appointed President
Antonin Scalia 1986 Reagan
Anthony M Kennedyy
1988 Reagan
Clarence Thomas
1991 George HW Bush
Ruth BaderGinsburg
1993 Clinton
Stephen G Breyer
1994 Clinton
Samuel A Alito Jr
2006 GWBush
Sonia Sotomayor
2009 Obama
Elena Kagan 2010 Obama
Supreme Court Eight Justices and one Chief
Justice Appointed by the President and
approved by the Senate Appointed for life
as long as they wantrdquogood behaviorrdquo
Enumerated Powers of the
Supreme Court
Original Jurisdictionmdashhear directlyCases affecting Ambassadors
other public Ministers and Consuls (Diplomats)
Cases in which a state shall be party
Appellate Jurisdictionmdashreview decisions of lower court Admiralty and maritime cases Controversies involving one or
more states Controversies involving the
United States
bull Three levelsbull District trial courts -- lowest level of courts bull Appeals courts -- middle level of courts bull Supreme Court -- highest court in the country
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances
No one branch has more power than another
ExecutiveChecksOn the
Legislative
Can propose laws
Can veto laws
Can call specialsessions of Congress
Makes appointments
Negotiates foreign treaties
Can grant pardons to federal offenders
ExecutiveChecks On theJudicial
Appoints federal judges
Checks and Balances
Legislative
Checks
On the
JudicialLegislative
Checks
On the
Executive Can override Presidentrsquos veto
Confirms executive appointments
Ratifies treaties
Appropriates money
Can impeach and remove President
Can impeach and remove judges
Create lower federal courts
Can propose amendments to overrule judicial decisions
ldquoCongress shall make no laws abridging the freedom of speechrdquo
>
>
Free speechndashThe individual can
Voice any political belief Protest (without getting out of
control) Say things about someone that
are true Burn the flag Say racist and hate slogans
Free speech means someone might say something you disagree with
Free speechmdashlimits on the person
Cannot threaten to blow up airplanes schools or the President
No sexual harassment Incite riotsUse extremely crude language in a
public forumSay untrue things about someone
Freedom of the press
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the pressrdquo
>
Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libelndash intentionally injuring a personrsquos reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
No power to tax Could only ldquorequestrdquo that states pay war
debts No power to regulate interstate trade
Interstate bickering Money
States coined own moneyWorthless ldquoContinentalsrdquo
>
Basic Ideas
Popular Sovereignty
Limited Government
Federalism
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
I Popular Sovereignty
The people hold the ultimate authority
A representative democracy lets the people elect leaders to make decisions for them
II Limited Government
Framers wanted to guard against tyranny
Government is limited to the powers given in the Constitution
The Constitution tells how leaders who overstep their power can be removed
III Federalism
The division of power between State and National Governments
Some powers are sharedThe National Government has the
ldquosupreme powerrdquomdash Supremacy Clause
IV Separation of Powers
No one holds ldquotoo muchrdquo power
Legislative branch makes the laws
Executive branch carries out the laws
Judicial branch interprets the laws
V Checks and Balances
Prevents the abuse of power in government
Each branch can check each other
Preamble ~
Explains why the
Constitution was written
Articles (7)~
Describe how the government
works and how the Constitution can be changed
Amendments (27)
~
Describes the rights of the
citizens of the United States
The Constitution
We the People 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 of
the United States of America
The Preamble
We the People of the United States want to make a better country
We want a court system that treats people fairly and equally
We want peace in our country
We want an army to protect us
We want our people to have the things they need
We want freedom now and in the future
We are writing and signing this Constitution to guarantee we will have these things
What Does It Mean
What are the three branchesWhat is the main responsibility of
each
Three-Ring Government
Legislative Branchmdashmakes laws
Executive Branchmdashenforces
laws
Judicial Branchmdashinterprets
laws
>
The Federal Capital Building
House of Representatives The Senate
House of Representatives Serve 2 year terms Must be at least 25 years old Must be a resident of the US
7 years Based on state population Each state has at least
one representative Total = 435 members
Senate Serve 6 year termsMust be at least 30 years oldMust be a resident of the US
9 yearsEach state has 2 senatorsTotal = 100 members
SenatorsmdashTexas
John Cornyn517 Hart Senate Office BldgWashington DC 20510 Main 202-224-2934 Fax 202-228-2856httpcornynsenategov
Kay Bailey Hutchison
284 Russell Senate Office BuildingWashington DC 20510-4304Main 202-224-5922 Fax 202-224-0776 (FAX)httphutchisonsenategov
Representative- TX
Michael C Burgess (TX 26th) WASHINGTON DC OFFICE2241 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515 Main(202) 225-7772 Fax (202) 225-2919 httpburgesshousegov
Enumerated Powersmdashpowers specifically granted
in the Constitution
Legislative Branch
House of RepresentativesSenate
Make our laws All laws must pass both Houses
Tax and spend the money raised by taxes House must introduce all spending bills
Borrow moneyEstablish uniform bankruptcy laws
Provide for the nationrsquos defense and general welfare Raise and support armies and a navy Organize a militia (National Guard) Authority to call out militia to suppress
insurrections or repel invasionsDeclare War
Congress must approve a declaration of war
Coin money and regulate its value Fix the standard of weights and
measuresProtect copyrights and patentsEstablish Post Offices and RoadsRegulate Interstate Commerce and
TransportationRegulate Immigration and
Naturalization
To constitute tribunals inferior to the Supreme Courthellip
The Constitution provides only for a Supreme Court and left it to Congress to create lower (ldquoinferiorrdquo) courts and to set their jurisdictions and duties
Elastic Clause
To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States or in any Department or Officer thereof
Types of Legislation
Four basic types Bills Joint resolutions Concurrent resolutions Simple resolutions
All bills must pass the House and Senate in the exact same form before they are sent to the President
An idea for a bill may come from anybody
Only Members of Congress can introduce a bill
Bills can be introduced at any time the House or Senate is in session
A Representative or Senator who introduces a bill becomes that billrsquos sponsor A bill may also have cosponsors
Once a Bill is introduced it is sent to committee for discussion and debate
The Bill must pass both houses in the exact same form in order to be sent to the President
Presidential Options
Sign the bill into law
Veto the bill
Do nothing
Presidential Options
1Sign the bill into law Immediately becomes law Only the Supreme Court can remove
the law
2Veto the bill Return to Congress unsignedmdashusually
with an explanation Congress can override the veto with
23 vote of both House
Presidential Options
3Do nothingIf Congress is in session 10
business days after the President receives the bill automatically becomes law
If Congress adjourns within 10 business days the bill diesmdashPocket Veto
Congress can do nothing to override this decision
4 year terms no more than a total of 10 years in
succession
Must be at least 35 years oldA resident of the United
States for 14 years A natural-born citizen
PresidentVice-PresidentCabinet
Presidential Advisors15 departments
bull Secretary of State
bull Secretary of the Treasury
bull Secretary of Defense
bull Attorney General
bull Secretary of the Interior
bull Secretary of Agriculture
bull Secretary of Commerce
bull Secretary of Labor
bull Secretary of Health and Human Services
bull Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
bull Secretary of Transportation
bull Secretary of Education
bull Secretary of Energy
bull Secretary of Veteransrsquo Affairs
bull Secretary of Homeland Security
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
National Security PowersLegislative Powers
Administrative PowersJudicial Powers
National Security Powers Serves as the Commander-in-Chief of
the armed forces Can authorize the use of troops
overseas To declare war officially he must get the approval of the Congress
Makes treaties with other nations however the Senate must approve any treaty before it becomes official
Nominates ambassadors with the agreement of the Senate
Legislative Powers Presents information on the state of
the union to Congress Recommends legislation to Congress Convenes both houses of Congress in
special sessions Approves laws passed by Congress
Administrative Powers ldquoTake care that the laws be faithfully
executedrdquo -- Article II Section 3 Appoints the heads of each Executive
Branch department Appoints ambassadors Supreme
Court Justices and other officials with approval of the Senate
Fills administrative vacancies during congressional recesses
Judicial Powers Grants reprieves and pardons for
Federal crimes (except impeachment)
Appoints Federal judges with the agreement of the Senate
Presidential ElectionElectoral College
Compromise Direct popular election vs
Election by CongressNumber of electors based on
total number of Senators and Representatives for each state Texas has 34 electors
Seven members were fine Till 1869Go up then downFrom 10-7But this act gave us nine
Chief Justice Year Appointed President
John G Roberts Jr
2005(CJ) Bush(CJ)
Associate Justices
Year Appointed President
Antonin Scalia 1986 Reagan
Anthony M Kennedyy
1988 Reagan
Clarence Thomas
1991 George HW Bush
Ruth BaderGinsburg
1993 Clinton
Stephen G Breyer
1994 Clinton
Samuel A Alito Jr
2006 GWBush
Sonia Sotomayor
2009 Obama
Elena Kagan 2010 Obama
Supreme Court Eight Justices and one Chief
Justice Appointed by the President and
approved by the Senate Appointed for life
as long as they wantrdquogood behaviorrdquo
Enumerated Powers of the
Supreme Court
Original Jurisdictionmdashhear directlyCases affecting Ambassadors
other public Ministers and Consuls (Diplomats)
Cases in which a state shall be party
Appellate Jurisdictionmdashreview decisions of lower court Admiralty and maritime cases Controversies involving one or
more states Controversies involving the
United States
bull Three levelsbull District trial courts -- lowest level of courts bull Appeals courts -- middle level of courts bull Supreme Court -- highest court in the country
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances
No one branch has more power than another
ExecutiveChecksOn the
Legislative
Can propose laws
Can veto laws
Can call specialsessions of Congress
Makes appointments
Negotiates foreign treaties
Can grant pardons to federal offenders
ExecutiveChecks On theJudicial
Appoints federal judges
Checks and Balances
Legislative
Checks
On the
JudicialLegislative
Checks
On the
Executive Can override Presidentrsquos veto
Confirms executive appointments
Ratifies treaties
Appropriates money
Can impeach and remove President
Can impeach and remove judges
Create lower federal courts
Can propose amendments to overrule judicial decisions
ldquoCongress shall make no laws abridging the freedom of speechrdquo
>
>
Free speechndashThe individual can
Voice any political belief Protest (without getting out of
control) Say things about someone that
are true Burn the flag Say racist and hate slogans
Free speech means someone might say something you disagree with
Free speechmdashlimits on the person
Cannot threaten to blow up airplanes schools or the President
No sexual harassment Incite riotsUse extremely crude language in a
public forumSay untrue things about someone
Freedom of the press
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the pressrdquo
>
Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libelndash intentionally injuring a personrsquos reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to ques
>
Basic Ideas
Popular Sovereignty
Limited Government
Federalism
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
I Popular Sovereignty
The people hold the ultimate authority
A representative democracy lets the people elect leaders to make decisions for them
II Limited Government
Framers wanted to guard against tyranny
Government is limited to the powers given in the Constitution
The Constitution tells how leaders who overstep their power can be removed
III Federalism
The division of power between State and National Governments
Some powers are sharedThe National Government has the
ldquosupreme powerrdquomdash Supremacy Clause
IV Separation of Powers
No one holds ldquotoo muchrdquo power
Legislative branch makes the laws
Executive branch carries out the laws
Judicial branch interprets the laws
V Checks and Balances
Prevents the abuse of power in government
Each branch can check each other
Preamble ~
Explains why the
Constitution was written
Articles (7)~
Describe how the government
works and how the Constitution can be changed
Amendments (27)
~
Describes the rights of the
citizens of the United States
The Constitution
We the People 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 of
the United States of America
The Preamble
We the People of the United States want to make a better country
We want a court system that treats people fairly and equally
We want peace in our country
We want an army to protect us
We want our people to have the things they need
We want freedom now and in the future
We are writing and signing this Constitution to guarantee we will have these things
What Does It Mean
What are the three branchesWhat is the main responsibility of
each
Three-Ring Government
Legislative Branchmdashmakes laws
Executive Branchmdashenforces
laws
Judicial Branchmdashinterprets
laws
>
The Federal Capital Building
House of Representatives The Senate
House of Representatives Serve 2 year terms Must be at least 25 years old Must be a resident of the US
7 years Based on state population Each state has at least
one representative Total = 435 members
Senate Serve 6 year termsMust be at least 30 years oldMust be a resident of the US
9 yearsEach state has 2 senatorsTotal = 100 members
SenatorsmdashTexas
John Cornyn517 Hart Senate Office BldgWashington DC 20510 Main 202-224-2934 Fax 202-228-2856httpcornynsenategov
Kay Bailey Hutchison
284 Russell Senate Office BuildingWashington DC 20510-4304Main 202-224-5922 Fax 202-224-0776 (FAX)httphutchisonsenategov
Representative- TX
Michael C Burgess (TX 26th) WASHINGTON DC OFFICE2241 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515 Main(202) 225-7772 Fax (202) 225-2919 httpburgesshousegov
Enumerated Powersmdashpowers specifically granted
in the Constitution
Legislative Branch
House of RepresentativesSenate
Make our laws All laws must pass both Houses
Tax and spend the money raised by taxes House must introduce all spending bills
Borrow moneyEstablish uniform bankruptcy laws
Provide for the nationrsquos defense and general welfare Raise and support armies and a navy Organize a militia (National Guard) Authority to call out militia to suppress
insurrections or repel invasionsDeclare War
Congress must approve a declaration of war
Coin money and regulate its value Fix the standard of weights and
measuresProtect copyrights and patentsEstablish Post Offices and RoadsRegulate Interstate Commerce and
TransportationRegulate Immigration and
Naturalization
To constitute tribunals inferior to the Supreme Courthellip
The Constitution provides only for a Supreme Court and left it to Congress to create lower (ldquoinferiorrdquo) courts and to set their jurisdictions and duties
Elastic Clause
To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States or in any Department or Officer thereof
Types of Legislation
Four basic types Bills Joint resolutions Concurrent resolutions Simple resolutions
All bills must pass the House and Senate in the exact same form before they are sent to the President
An idea for a bill may come from anybody
Only Members of Congress can introduce a bill
Bills can be introduced at any time the House or Senate is in session
A Representative or Senator who introduces a bill becomes that billrsquos sponsor A bill may also have cosponsors
Once a Bill is introduced it is sent to committee for discussion and debate
The Bill must pass both houses in the exact same form in order to be sent to the President
Presidential Options
Sign the bill into law
Veto the bill
Do nothing
Presidential Options
1Sign the bill into law Immediately becomes law Only the Supreme Court can remove
the law
2Veto the bill Return to Congress unsignedmdashusually
with an explanation Congress can override the veto with
23 vote of both House
Presidential Options
3Do nothingIf Congress is in session 10
business days after the President receives the bill automatically becomes law
If Congress adjourns within 10 business days the bill diesmdashPocket Veto
Congress can do nothing to override this decision
4 year terms no more than a total of 10 years in
succession
Must be at least 35 years oldA resident of the United
States for 14 years A natural-born citizen
PresidentVice-PresidentCabinet
Presidential Advisors15 departments
bull Secretary of State
bull Secretary of the Treasury
bull Secretary of Defense
bull Attorney General
bull Secretary of the Interior
bull Secretary of Agriculture
bull Secretary of Commerce
bull Secretary of Labor
bull Secretary of Health and Human Services
bull Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
bull Secretary of Transportation
bull Secretary of Education
bull Secretary of Energy
bull Secretary of Veteransrsquo Affairs
bull Secretary of Homeland Security
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
National Security PowersLegislative Powers
Administrative PowersJudicial Powers
National Security Powers Serves as the Commander-in-Chief of
the armed forces Can authorize the use of troops
overseas To declare war officially he must get the approval of the Congress
Makes treaties with other nations however the Senate must approve any treaty before it becomes official
Nominates ambassadors with the agreement of the Senate
Legislative Powers Presents information on the state of
the union to Congress Recommends legislation to Congress Convenes both houses of Congress in
special sessions Approves laws passed by Congress
Administrative Powers ldquoTake care that the laws be faithfully
executedrdquo -- Article II Section 3 Appoints the heads of each Executive
Branch department Appoints ambassadors Supreme
Court Justices and other officials with approval of the Senate
Fills administrative vacancies during congressional recesses
Judicial Powers Grants reprieves and pardons for
Federal crimes (except impeachment)
Appoints Federal judges with the agreement of the Senate
Presidential ElectionElectoral College
Compromise Direct popular election vs
Election by CongressNumber of electors based on
total number of Senators and Representatives for each state Texas has 34 electors
Seven members were fine Till 1869Go up then downFrom 10-7But this act gave us nine
Chief Justice Year Appointed President
John G Roberts Jr
2005(CJ) Bush(CJ)
Associate Justices
Year Appointed President
Antonin Scalia 1986 Reagan
Anthony M Kennedyy
1988 Reagan
Clarence Thomas
1991 George HW Bush
Ruth BaderGinsburg
1993 Clinton
Stephen G Breyer
1994 Clinton
Samuel A Alito Jr
2006 GWBush
Sonia Sotomayor
2009 Obama
Elena Kagan 2010 Obama
Supreme Court Eight Justices and one Chief
Justice Appointed by the President and
approved by the Senate Appointed for life
as long as they wantrdquogood behaviorrdquo
Enumerated Powers of the
Supreme Court
Original Jurisdictionmdashhear directlyCases affecting Ambassadors
other public Ministers and Consuls (Diplomats)
Cases in which a state shall be party
Appellate Jurisdictionmdashreview decisions of lower court Admiralty and maritime cases Controversies involving one or
more states Controversies involving the
United States
bull Three levelsbull District trial courts -- lowest level of courts bull Appeals courts -- middle level of courts bull Supreme Court -- highest court in the country
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances
No one branch has more power than another
ExecutiveChecksOn the
Legislative
Can propose laws
Can veto laws
Can call specialsessions of Congress
Makes appointments
Negotiates foreign treaties
Can grant pardons to federal offenders
ExecutiveChecks On theJudicial
Appoints federal judges
Checks and Balances
Legislative
Checks
On the
JudicialLegislative
Checks
On the
Executive Can override Presidentrsquos veto
Confirms executive appointments
Ratifies treaties
Appropriates money
Can impeach and remove President
Can impeach and remove judges
Create lower federal courts
Can propose amendments to overrule judicial decisions
ldquoCongress shall make no laws abridging the freedom of speechrdquo
>
>
Free speechndashThe individual can
Voice any political belief Protest (without getting out of
control) Say things about someone that
are true Burn the flag Say racist and hate slogans
Free speech means someone might say something you disagree with
Free speechmdashlimits on the person
Cannot threaten to blow up airplanes schools or the President
No sexual harassment Incite riotsUse extremely crude language in a
public forumSay untrue things about someone
Freedom of the press
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the pressrdquo
>
Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libelndash intentionally injuring a personrsquos reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to ques
Basic Ideas
Popular Sovereignty
Limited Government
Federalism
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
I Popular Sovereignty
The people hold the ultimate authority
A representative democracy lets the people elect leaders to make decisions for them
II Limited Government
Framers wanted to guard against tyranny
Government is limited to the powers given in the Constitution
The Constitution tells how leaders who overstep their power can be removed
III Federalism
The division of power between State and National Governments
Some powers are sharedThe National Government has the
ldquosupreme powerrdquomdash Supremacy Clause
IV Separation of Powers
No one holds ldquotoo muchrdquo power
Legislative branch makes the laws
Executive branch carries out the laws
Judicial branch interprets the laws
V Checks and Balances
Prevents the abuse of power in government
Each branch can check each other
Preamble ~
Explains why the
Constitution was written
Articles (7)~
Describe how the government
works and how the Constitution can be changed
Amendments (27)
~
Describes the rights of the
citizens of the United States
The Constitution
We the People 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 of
the United States of America
The Preamble
We the People of the United States want to make a better country
We want a court system that treats people fairly and equally
We want peace in our country
We want an army to protect us
We want our people to have the things they need
We want freedom now and in the future
We are writing and signing this Constitution to guarantee we will have these things
What Does It Mean
What are the three branchesWhat is the main responsibility of
each
Three-Ring Government
Legislative Branchmdashmakes laws
Executive Branchmdashenforces
laws
Judicial Branchmdashinterprets
laws
>
The Federal Capital Building
House of Representatives The Senate
House of Representatives Serve 2 year terms Must be at least 25 years old Must be a resident of the US
7 years Based on state population Each state has at least
one representative Total = 435 members
Senate Serve 6 year termsMust be at least 30 years oldMust be a resident of the US
9 yearsEach state has 2 senatorsTotal = 100 members
SenatorsmdashTexas
John Cornyn517 Hart Senate Office BldgWashington DC 20510 Main 202-224-2934 Fax 202-228-2856httpcornynsenategov
Kay Bailey Hutchison
284 Russell Senate Office BuildingWashington DC 20510-4304Main 202-224-5922 Fax 202-224-0776 (FAX)httphutchisonsenategov
Representative- TX
Michael C Burgess (TX 26th) WASHINGTON DC OFFICE2241 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515 Main(202) 225-7772 Fax (202) 225-2919 httpburgesshousegov
Enumerated Powersmdashpowers specifically granted
in the Constitution
Legislative Branch
House of RepresentativesSenate
Make our laws All laws must pass both Houses
Tax and spend the money raised by taxes House must introduce all spending bills
Borrow moneyEstablish uniform bankruptcy laws
Provide for the nationrsquos defense and general welfare Raise and support armies and a navy Organize a militia (National Guard) Authority to call out militia to suppress
insurrections or repel invasionsDeclare War
Congress must approve a declaration of war
Coin money and regulate its value Fix the standard of weights and
measuresProtect copyrights and patentsEstablish Post Offices and RoadsRegulate Interstate Commerce and
TransportationRegulate Immigration and
Naturalization
To constitute tribunals inferior to the Supreme Courthellip
The Constitution provides only for a Supreme Court and left it to Congress to create lower (ldquoinferiorrdquo) courts and to set their jurisdictions and duties
Elastic Clause
To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States or in any Department or Officer thereof
Types of Legislation
Four basic types Bills Joint resolutions Concurrent resolutions Simple resolutions
All bills must pass the House and Senate in the exact same form before they are sent to the President
An idea for a bill may come from anybody
Only Members of Congress can introduce a bill
Bills can be introduced at any time the House or Senate is in session
A Representative or Senator who introduces a bill becomes that billrsquos sponsor A bill may also have cosponsors
Once a Bill is introduced it is sent to committee for discussion and debate
The Bill must pass both houses in the exact same form in order to be sent to the President
Presidential Options
Sign the bill into law
Veto the bill
Do nothing
Presidential Options
1Sign the bill into law Immediately becomes law Only the Supreme Court can remove
the law
2Veto the bill Return to Congress unsignedmdashusually
with an explanation Congress can override the veto with
23 vote of both House
Presidential Options
3Do nothingIf Congress is in session 10
business days after the President receives the bill automatically becomes law
If Congress adjourns within 10 business days the bill diesmdashPocket Veto
Congress can do nothing to override this decision
4 year terms no more than a total of 10 years in
succession
Must be at least 35 years oldA resident of the United
States for 14 years A natural-born citizen
PresidentVice-PresidentCabinet
Presidential Advisors15 departments
bull Secretary of State
bull Secretary of the Treasury
bull Secretary of Defense
bull Attorney General
bull Secretary of the Interior
bull Secretary of Agriculture
bull Secretary of Commerce
bull Secretary of Labor
bull Secretary of Health and Human Services
bull Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
bull Secretary of Transportation
bull Secretary of Education
bull Secretary of Energy
bull Secretary of Veteransrsquo Affairs
bull Secretary of Homeland Security
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
National Security PowersLegislative Powers
Administrative PowersJudicial Powers
National Security Powers Serves as the Commander-in-Chief of
the armed forces Can authorize the use of troops
overseas To declare war officially he must get the approval of the Congress
Makes treaties with other nations however the Senate must approve any treaty before it becomes official
Nominates ambassadors with the agreement of the Senate
Legislative Powers Presents information on the state of
the union to Congress Recommends legislation to Congress Convenes both houses of Congress in
special sessions Approves laws passed by Congress
Administrative Powers ldquoTake care that the laws be faithfully
executedrdquo -- Article II Section 3 Appoints the heads of each Executive
Branch department Appoints ambassadors Supreme
Court Justices and other officials with approval of the Senate
Fills administrative vacancies during congressional recesses
Judicial Powers Grants reprieves and pardons for
Federal crimes (except impeachment)
Appoints Federal judges with the agreement of the Senate
Presidential ElectionElectoral College
Compromise Direct popular election vs
Election by CongressNumber of electors based on
total number of Senators and Representatives for each state Texas has 34 electors
Seven members were fine Till 1869Go up then downFrom 10-7But this act gave us nine
Chief Justice Year Appointed President
John G Roberts Jr
2005(CJ) Bush(CJ)
Associate Justices
Year Appointed President
Antonin Scalia 1986 Reagan
Anthony M Kennedyy
1988 Reagan
Clarence Thomas
1991 George HW Bush
Ruth BaderGinsburg
1993 Clinton
Stephen G Breyer
1994 Clinton
Samuel A Alito Jr
2006 GWBush
Sonia Sotomayor
2009 Obama
Elena Kagan 2010 Obama
Supreme Court Eight Justices and one Chief
Justice Appointed by the President and
approved by the Senate Appointed for life
as long as they wantrdquogood behaviorrdquo
Enumerated Powers of the
Supreme Court
Original Jurisdictionmdashhear directlyCases affecting Ambassadors
other public Ministers and Consuls (Diplomats)
Cases in which a state shall be party
Appellate Jurisdictionmdashreview decisions of lower court Admiralty and maritime cases Controversies involving one or
more states Controversies involving the
United States
bull Three levelsbull District trial courts -- lowest level of courts bull Appeals courts -- middle level of courts bull Supreme Court -- highest court in the country
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances
No one branch has more power than another
ExecutiveChecksOn the
Legislative
Can propose laws
Can veto laws
Can call specialsessions of Congress
Makes appointments
Negotiates foreign treaties
Can grant pardons to federal offenders
ExecutiveChecks On theJudicial
Appoints federal judges
Checks and Balances
Legislative
Checks
On the
JudicialLegislative
Checks
On the
Executive Can override Presidentrsquos veto
Confirms executive appointments
Ratifies treaties
Appropriates money
Can impeach and remove President
Can impeach and remove judges
Create lower federal courts
Can propose amendments to overrule judicial decisions
ldquoCongress shall make no laws abridging the freedom of speechrdquo
>
>
Free speechndashThe individual can
Voice any political belief Protest (without getting out of
control) Say things about someone that
are true Burn the flag Say racist and hate slogans
Free speech means someone might say something you disagree with
Free speechmdashlimits on the person
Cannot threaten to blow up airplanes schools or the President
No sexual harassment Incite riotsUse extremely crude language in a
public forumSay untrue things about someone
Freedom of the press
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the pressrdquo
>
Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libelndash intentionally injuring a personrsquos reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to ques
I Popular Sovereignty
The people hold the ultimate authority
A representative democracy lets the people elect leaders to make decisions for them
II Limited Government
Framers wanted to guard against tyranny
Government is limited to the powers given in the Constitution
The Constitution tells how leaders who overstep their power can be removed
III Federalism
The division of power between State and National Governments
Some powers are sharedThe National Government has the
ldquosupreme powerrdquomdash Supremacy Clause
IV Separation of Powers
No one holds ldquotoo muchrdquo power
Legislative branch makes the laws
Executive branch carries out the laws
Judicial branch interprets the laws
V Checks and Balances
Prevents the abuse of power in government
Each branch can check each other
Preamble ~
Explains why the
Constitution was written
Articles (7)~
Describe how the government
works and how the Constitution can be changed
Amendments (27)
~
Describes the rights of the
citizens of the United States
The Constitution
We the People 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 of
the United States of America
The Preamble
We the People of the United States want to make a better country
We want a court system that treats people fairly and equally
We want peace in our country
We want an army to protect us
We want our people to have the things they need
We want freedom now and in the future
We are writing and signing this Constitution to guarantee we will have these things
What Does It Mean
What are the three branchesWhat is the main responsibility of
each
Three-Ring Government
Legislative Branchmdashmakes laws
Executive Branchmdashenforces
laws
Judicial Branchmdashinterprets
laws
>
The Federal Capital Building
House of Representatives The Senate
House of Representatives Serve 2 year terms Must be at least 25 years old Must be a resident of the US
7 years Based on state population Each state has at least
one representative Total = 435 members
Senate Serve 6 year termsMust be at least 30 years oldMust be a resident of the US
9 yearsEach state has 2 senatorsTotal = 100 members
SenatorsmdashTexas
John Cornyn517 Hart Senate Office BldgWashington DC 20510 Main 202-224-2934 Fax 202-228-2856httpcornynsenategov
Kay Bailey Hutchison
284 Russell Senate Office BuildingWashington DC 20510-4304Main 202-224-5922 Fax 202-224-0776 (FAX)httphutchisonsenategov
Representative- TX
Michael C Burgess (TX 26th) WASHINGTON DC OFFICE2241 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515 Main(202) 225-7772 Fax (202) 225-2919 httpburgesshousegov
Enumerated Powersmdashpowers specifically granted
in the Constitution
Legislative Branch
House of RepresentativesSenate
Make our laws All laws must pass both Houses
Tax and spend the money raised by taxes House must introduce all spending bills
Borrow moneyEstablish uniform bankruptcy laws
Provide for the nationrsquos defense and general welfare Raise and support armies and a navy Organize a militia (National Guard) Authority to call out militia to suppress
insurrections or repel invasionsDeclare War
Congress must approve a declaration of war
Coin money and regulate its value Fix the standard of weights and
measuresProtect copyrights and patentsEstablish Post Offices and RoadsRegulate Interstate Commerce and
TransportationRegulate Immigration and
Naturalization
To constitute tribunals inferior to the Supreme Courthellip
The Constitution provides only for a Supreme Court and left it to Congress to create lower (ldquoinferiorrdquo) courts and to set their jurisdictions and duties
Elastic Clause
To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States or in any Department or Officer thereof
Types of Legislation
Four basic types Bills Joint resolutions Concurrent resolutions Simple resolutions
All bills must pass the House and Senate in the exact same form before they are sent to the President
An idea for a bill may come from anybody
Only Members of Congress can introduce a bill
Bills can be introduced at any time the House or Senate is in session
A Representative or Senator who introduces a bill becomes that billrsquos sponsor A bill may also have cosponsors
Once a Bill is introduced it is sent to committee for discussion and debate
The Bill must pass both houses in the exact same form in order to be sent to the President
Presidential Options
Sign the bill into law
Veto the bill
Do nothing
Presidential Options
1Sign the bill into law Immediately becomes law Only the Supreme Court can remove
the law
2Veto the bill Return to Congress unsignedmdashusually
with an explanation Congress can override the veto with
23 vote of both House
Presidential Options
3Do nothingIf Congress is in session 10
business days after the President receives the bill automatically becomes law
If Congress adjourns within 10 business days the bill diesmdashPocket Veto
Congress can do nothing to override this decision
4 year terms no more than a total of 10 years in
succession
Must be at least 35 years oldA resident of the United
States for 14 years A natural-born citizen
PresidentVice-PresidentCabinet
Presidential Advisors15 departments
bull Secretary of State
bull Secretary of the Treasury
bull Secretary of Defense
bull Attorney General
bull Secretary of the Interior
bull Secretary of Agriculture
bull Secretary of Commerce
bull Secretary of Labor
bull Secretary of Health and Human Services
bull Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
bull Secretary of Transportation
bull Secretary of Education
bull Secretary of Energy
bull Secretary of Veteransrsquo Affairs
bull Secretary of Homeland Security
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
National Security PowersLegislative Powers
Administrative PowersJudicial Powers
National Security Powers Serves as the Commander-in-Chief of
the armed forces Can authorize the use of troops
overseas To declare war officially he must get the approval of the Congress
Makes treaties with other nations however the Senate must approve any treaty before it becomes official
Nominates ambassadors with the agreement of the Senate
Legislative Powers Presents information on the state of
the union to Congress Recommends legislation to Congress Convenes both houses of Congress in
special sessions Approves laws passed by Congress
Administrative Powers ldquoTake care that the laws be faithfully
executedrdquo -- Article II Section 3 Appoints the heads of each Executive
Branch department Appoints ambassadors Supreme
Court Justices and other officials with approval of the Senate
Fills administrative vacancies during congressional recesses
Judicial Powers Grants reprieves and pardons for
Federal crimes (except impeachment)
Appoints Federal judges with the agreement of the Senate
Presidential ElectionElectoral College
Compromise Direct popular election vs
Election by CongressNumber of electors based on
total number of Senators and Representatives for each state Texas has 34 electors
Seven members were fine Till 1869Go up then downFrom 10-7But this act gave us nine
Chief Justice Year Appointed President
John G Roberts Jr
2005(CJ) Bush(CJ)
Associate Justices
Year Appointed President
Antonin Scalia 1986 Reagan
Anthony M Kennedyy
1988 Reagan
Clarence Thomas
1991 George HW Bush
Ruth BaderGinsburg
1993 Clinton
Stephen G Breyer
1994 Clinton
Samuel A Alito Jr
2006 GWBush
Sonia Sotomayor
2009 Obama
Elena Kagan 2010 Obama
Supreme Court Eight Justices and one Chief
Justice Appointed by the President and
approved by the Senate Appointed for life
as long as they wantrdquogood behaviorrdquo
Enumerated Powers of the
Supreme Court
Original Jurisdictionmdashhear directlyCases affecting Ambassadors
other public Ministers and Consuls (Diplomats)
Cases in which a state shall be party
Appellate Jurisdictionmdashreview decisions of lower court Admiralty and maritime cases Controversies involving one or
more states Controversies involving the
United States
bull Three levelsbull District trial courts -- lowest level of courts bull Appeals courts -- middle level of courts bull Supreme Court -- highest court in the country
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances
No one branch has more power than another
ExecutiveChecksOn the
Legislative
Can propose laws
Can veto laws
Can call specialsessions of Congress
Makes appointments
Negotiates foreign treaties
Can grant pardons to federal offenders
ExecutiveChecks On theJudicial
Appoints federal judges
Checks and Balances
Legislative
Checks
On the
JudicialLegislative
Checks
On the
Executive Can override Presidentrsquos veto
Confirms executive appointments
Ratifies treaties
Appropriates money
Can impeach and remove President
Can impeach and remove judges
Create lower federal courts
Can propose amendments to overrule judicial decisions
ldquoCongress shall make no laws abridging the freedom of speechrdquo
>
>
Free speechndashThe individual can
Voice any political belief Protest (without getting out of
control) Say things about someone that
are true Burn the flag Say racist and hate slogans
Free speech means someone might say something you disagree with
Free speechmdashlimits on the person
Cannot threaten to blow up airplanes schools or the President
No sexual harassment Incite riotsUse extremely crude language in a
public forumSay untrue things about someone
Freedom of the press
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the pressrdquo
>
Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libelndash intentionally injuring a personrsquos reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to ques
II Limited Government
Framers wanted to guard against tyranny
Government is limited to the powers given in the Constitution
The Constitution tells how leaders who overstep their power can be removed
III Federalism
The division of power between State and National Governments
Some powers are sharedThe National Government has the
ldquosupreme powerrdquomdash Supremacy Clause
IV Separation of Powers
No one holds ldquotoo muchrdquo power
Legislative branch makes the laws
Executive branch carries out the laws
Judicial branch interprets the laws
V Checks and Balances
Prevents the abuse of power in government
Each branch can check each other
Preamble ~
Explains why the
Constitution was written
Articles (7)~
Describe how the government
works and how the Constitution can be changed
Amendments (27)
~
Describes the rights of the
citizens of the United States
The Constitution
We the People 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 of
the United States of America
The Preamble
We the People of the United States want to make a better country
We want a court system that treats people fairly and equally
We want peace in our country
We want an army to protect us
We want our people to have the things they need
We want freedom now and in the future
We are writing and signing this Constitution to guarantee we will have these things
What Does It Mean
What are the three branchesWhat is the main responsibility of
each
Three-Ring Government
Legislative Branchmdashmakes laws
Executive Branchmdashenforces
laws
Judicial Branchmdashinterprets
laws
>
The Federal Capital Building
House of Representatives The Senate
House of Representatives Serve 2 year terms Must be at least 25 years old Must be a resident of the US
7 years Based on state population Each state has at least
one representative Total = 435 members
Senate Serve 6 year termsMust be at least 30 years oldMust be a resident of the US
9 yearsEach state has 2 senatorsTotal = 100 members
SenatorsmdashTexas
John Cornyn517 Hart Senate Office BldgWashington DC 20510 Main 202-224-2934 Fax 202-228-2856httpcornynsenategov
Kay Bailey Hutchison
284 Russell Senate Office BuildingWashington DC 20510-4304Main 202-224-5922 Fax 202-224-0776 (FAX)httphutchisonsenategov
Representative- TX
Michael C Burgess (TX 26th) WASHINGTON DC OFFICE2241 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515 Main(202) 225-7772 Fax (202) 225-2919 httpburgesshousegov
Enumerated Powersmdashpowers specifically granted
in the Constitution
Legislative Branch
House of RepresentativesSenate
Make our laws All laws must pass both Houses
Tax and spend the money raised by taxes House must introduce all spending bills
Borrow moneyEstablish uniform bankruptcy laws
Provide for the nationrsquos defense and general welfare Raise and support armies and a navy Organize a militia (National Guard) Authority to call out militia to suppress
insurrections or repel invasionsDeclare War
Congress must approve a declaration of war
Coin money and regulate its value Fix the standard of weights and
measuresProtect copyrights and patentsEstablish Post Offices and RoadsRegulate Interstate Commerce and
TransportationRegulate Immigration and
Naturalization
To constitute tribunals inferior to the Supreme Courthellip
The Constitution provides only for a Supreme Court and left it to Congress to create lower (ldquoinferiorrdquo) courts and to set their jurisdictions and duties
Elastic Clause
To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States or in any Department or Officer thereof
Types of Legislation
Four basic types Bills Joint resolutions Concurrent resolutions Simple resolutions
All bills must pass the House and Senate in the exact same form before they are sent to the President
An idea for a bill may come from anybody
Only Members of Congress can introduce a bill
Bills can be introduced at any time the House or Senate is in session
A Representative or Senator who introduces a bill becomes that billrsquos sponsor A bill may also have cosponsors
Once a Bill is introduced it is sent to committee for discussion and debate
The Bill must pass both houses in the exact same form in order to be sent to the President
Presidential Options
Sign the bill into law
Veto the bill
Do nothing
Presidential Options
1Sign the bill into law Immediately becomes law Only the Supreme Court can remove
the law
2Veto the bill Return to Congress unsignedmdashusually
with an explanation Congress can override the veto with
23 vote of both House
Presidential Options
3Do nothingIf Congress is in session 10
business days after the President receives the bill automatically becomes law
If Congress adjourns within 10 business days the bill diesmdashPocket Veto
Congress can do nothing to override this decision
4 year terms no more than a total of 10 years in
succession
Must be at least 35 years oldA resident of the United
States for 14 years A natural-born citizen
PresidentVice-PresidentCabinet
Presidential Advisors15 departments
bull Secretary of State
bull Secretary of the Treasury
bull Secretary of Defense
bull Attorney General
bull Secretary of the Interior
bull Secretary of Agriculture
bull Secretary of Commerce
bull Secretary of Labor
bull Secretary of Health and Human Services
bull Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
bull Secretary of Transportation
bull Secretary of Education
bull Secretary of Energy
bull Secretary of Veteransrsquo Affairs
bull Secretary of Homeland Security
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
National Security PowersLegislative Powers
Administrative PowersJudicial Powers
National Security Powers Serves as the Commander-in-Chief of
the armed forces Can authorize the use of troops
overseas To declare war officially he must get the approval of the Congress
Makes treaties with other nations however the Senate must approve any treaty before it becomes official
Nominates ambassadors with the agreement of the Senate
Legislative Powers Presents information on the state of
the union to Congress Recommends legislation to Congress Convenes both houses of Congress in
special sessions Approves laws passed by Congress
Administrative Powers ldquoTake care that the laws be faithfully
executedrdquo -- Article II Section 3 Appoints the heads of each Executive
Branch department Appoints ambassadors Supreme
Court Justices and other officials with approval of the Senate
Fills administrative vacancies during congressional recesses
Judicial Powers Grants reprieves and pardons for
Federal crimes (except impeachment)
Appoints Federal judges with the agreement of the Senate
Presidential ElectionElectoral College
Compromise Direct popular election vs
Election by CongressNumber of electors based on
total number of Senators and Representatives for each state Texas has 34 electors
Seven members were fine Till 1869Go up then downFrom 10-7But this act gave us nine
Chief Justice Year Appointed President
John G Roberts Jr
2005(CJ) Bush(CJ)
Associate Justices
Year Appointed President
Antonin Scalia 1986 Reagan
Anthony M Kennedyy
1988 Reagan
Clarence Thomas
1991 George HW Bush
Ruth BaderGinsburg
1993 Clinton
Stephen G Breyer
1994 Clinton
Samuel A Alito Jr
2006 GWBush
Sonia Sotomayor
2009 Obama
Elena Kagan 2010 Obama
Supreme Court Eight Justices and one Chief
Justice Appointed by the President and
approved by the Senate Appointed for life
as long as they wantrdquogood behaviorrdquo
Enumerated Powers of the
Supreme Court
Original Jurisdictionmdashhear directlyCases affecting Ambassadors
other public Ministers and Consuls (Diplomats)
Cases in which a state shall be party
Appellate Jurisdictionmdashreview decisions of lower court Admiralty and maritime cases Controversies involving one or
more states Controversies involving the
United States
bull Three levelsbull District trial courts -- lowest level of courts bull Appeals courts -- middle level of courts bull Supreme Court -- highest court in the country
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances
No one branch has more power than another
ExecutiveChecksOn the
Legislative
Can propose laws
Can veto laws
Can call specialsessions of Congress
Makes appointments
Negotiates foreign treaties
Can grant pardons to federal offenders
ExecutiveChecks On theJudicial
Appoints federal judges
Checks and Balances
Legislative
Checks
On the
JudicialLegislative
Checks
On the
Executive Can override Presidentrsquos veto
Confirms executive appointments
Ratifies treaties
Appropriates money
Can impeach and remove President
Can impeach and remove judges
Create lower federal courts
Can propose amendments to overrule judicial decisions
ldquoCongress shall make no laws abridging the freedom of speechrdquo
>
>
Free speechndashThe individual can
Voice any political belief Protest (without getting out of
control) Say things about someone that
are true Burn the flag Say racist and hate slogans
Free speech means someone might say something you disagree with
Free speechmdashlimits on the person
Cannot threaten to blow up airplanes schools or the President
No sexual harassment Incite riotsUse extremely crude language in a
public forumSay untrue things about someone
Freedom of the press
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the pressrdquo
>
Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libelndash intentionally injuring a personrsquos reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to ques
III Federalism
The division of power between State and National Governments
Some powers are sharedThe National Government has the
ldquosupreme powerrdquomdash Supremacy Clause
IV Separation of Powers
No one holds ldquotoo muchrdquo power
Legislative branch makes the laws
Executive branch carries out the laws
Judicial branch interprets the laws
V Checks and Balances
Prevents the abuse of power in government
Each branch can check each other
Preamble ~
Explains why the
Constitution was written
Articles (7)~
Describe how the government
works and how the Constitution can be changed
Amendments (27)
~
Describes the rights of the
citizens of the United States
The Constitution
We the People 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 of
the United States of America
The Preamble
We the People of the United States want to make a better country
We want a court system that treats people fairly and equally
We want peace in our country
We want an army to protect us
We want our people to have the things they need
We want freedom now and in the future
We are writing and signing this Constitution to guarantee we will have these things
What Does It Mean
What are the three branchesWhat is the main responsibility of
each
Three-Ring Government
Legislative Branchmdashmakes laws
Executive Branchmdashenforces
laws
Judicial Branchmdashinterprets
laws
>
The Federal Capital Building
House of Representatives The Senate
House of Representatives Serve 2 year terms Must be at least 25 years old Must be a resident of the US
7 years Based on state population Each state has at least
one representative Total = 435 members
Senate Serve 6 year termsMust be at least 30 years oldMust be a resident of the US
9 yearsEach state has 2 senatorsTotal = 100 members
SenatorsmdashTexas
John Cornyn517 Hart Senate Office BldgWashington DC 20510 Main 202-224-2934 Fax 202-228-2856httpcornynsenategov
Kay Bailey Hutchison
284 Russell Senate Office BuildingWashington DC 20510-4304Main 202-224-5922 Fax 202-224-0776 (FAX)httphutchisonsenategov
Representative- TX
Michael C Burgess (TX 26th) WASHINGTON DC OFFICE2241 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515 Main(202) 225-7772 Fax (202) 225-2919 httpburgesshousegov
Enumerated Powersmdashpowers specifically granted
in the Constitution
Legislative Branch
House of RepresentativesSenate
Make our laws All laws must pass both Houses
Tax and spend the money raised by taxes House must introduce all spending bills
Borrow moneyEstablish uniform bankruptcy laws
Provide for the nationrsquos defense and general welfare Raise and support armies and a navy Organize a militia (National Guard) Authority to call out militia to suppress
insurrections or repel invasionsDeclare War
Congress must approve a declaration of war
Coin money and regulate its value Fix the standard of weights and
measuresProtect copyrights and patentsEstablish Post Offices and RoadsRegulate Interstate Commerce and
TransportationRegulate Immigration and
Naturalization
To constitute tribunals inferior to the Supreme Courthellip
The Constitution provides only for a Supreme Court and left it to Congress to create lower (ldquoinferiorrdquo) courts and to set their jurisdictions and duties
Elastic Clause
To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States or in any Department or Officer thereof
Types of Legislation
Four basic types Bills Joint resolutions Concurrent resolutions Simple resolutions
All bills must pass the House and Senate in the exact same form before they are sent to the President
An idea for a bill may come from anybody
Only Members of Congress can introduce a bill
Bills can be introduced at any time the House or Senate is in session
A Representative or Senator who introduces a bill becomes that billrsquos sponsor A bill may also have cosponsors
Once a Bill is introduced it is sent to committee for discussion and debate
The Bill must pass both houses in the exact same form in order to be sent to the President
Presidential Options
Sign the bill into law
Veto the bill
Do nothing
Presidential Options
1Sign the bill into law Immediately becomes law Only the Supreme Court can remove
the law
2Veto the bill Return to Congress unsignedmdashusually
with an explanation Congress can override the veto with
23 vote of both House
Presidential Options
3Do nothingIf Congress is in session 10
business days after the President receives the bill automatically becomes law
If Congress adjourns within 10 business days the bill diesmdashPocket Veto
Congress can do nothing to override this decision
4 year terms no more than a total of 10 years in
succession
Must be at least 35 years oldA resident of the United
States for 14 years A natural-born citizen
PresidentVice-PresidentCabinet
Presidential Advisors15 departments
bull Secretary of State
bull Secretary of the Treasury
bull Secretary of Defense
bull Attorney General
bull Secretary of the Interior
bull Secretary of Agriculture
bull Secretary of Commerce
bull Secretary of Labor
bull Secretary of Health and Human Services
bull Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
bull Secretary of Transportation
bull Secretary of Education
bull Secretary of Energy
bull Secretary of Veteransrsquo Affairs
bull Secretary of Homeland Security
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
National Security PowersLegislative Powers
Administrative PowersJudicial Powers
National Security Powers Serves as the Commander-in-Chief of
the armed forces Can authorize the use of troops
overseas To declare war officially he must get the approval of the Congress
Makes treaties with other nations however the Senate must approve any treaty before it becomes official
Nominates ambassadors with the agreement of the Senate
Legislative Powers Presents information on the state of
the union to Congress Recommends legislation to Congress Convenes both houses of Congress in
special sessions Approves laws passed by Congress
Administrative Powers ldquoTake care that the laws be faithfully
executedrdquo -- Article II Section 3 Appoints the heads of each Executive
Branch department Appoints ambassadors Supreme
Court Justices and other officials with approval of the Senate
Fills administrative vacancies during congressional recesses
Judicial Powers Grants reprieves and pardons for
Federal crimes (except impeachment)
Appoints Federal judges with the agreement of the Senate
Presidential ElectionElectoral College
Compromise Direct popular election vs
Election by CongressNumber of electors based on
total number of Senators and Representatives for each state Texas has 34 electors
Seven members were fine Till 1869Go up then downFrom 10-7But this act gave us nine
Chief Justice Year Appointed President
John G Roberts Jr
2005(CJ) Bush(CJ)
Associate Justices
Year Appointed President
Antonin Scalia 1986 Reagan
Anthony M Kennedyy
1988 Reagan
Clarence Thomas
1991 George HW Bush
Ruth BaderGinsburg
1993 Clinton
Stephen G Breyer
1994 Clinton
Samuel A Alito Jr
2006 GWBush
Sonia Sotomayor
2009 Obama
Elena Kagan 2010 Obama
Supreme Court Eight Justices and one Chief
Justice Appointed by the President and
approved by the Senate Appointed for life
as long as they wantrdquogood behaviorrdquo
Enumerated Powers of the
Supreme Court
Original Jurisdictionmdashhear directlyCases affecting Ambassadors
other public Ministers and Consuls (Diplomats)
Cases in which a state shall be party
Appellate Jurisdictionmdashreview decisions of lower court Admiralty and maritime cases Controversies involving one or
more states Controversies involving the
United States
bull Three levelsbull District trial courts -- lowest level of courts bull Appeals courts -- middle level of courts bull Supreme Court -- highest court in the country
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances
No one branch has more power than another
ExecutiveChecksOn the
Legislative
Can propose laws
Can veto laws
Can call specialsessions of Congress
Makes appointments
Negotiates foreign treaties
Can grant pardons to federal offenders
ExecutiveChecks On theJudicial
Appoints federal judges
Checks and Balances
Legislative
Checks
On the
JudicialLegislative
Checks
On the
Executive Can override Presidentrsquos veto
Confirms executive appointments
Ratifies treaties
Appropriates money
Can impeach and remove President
Can impeach and remove judges
Create lower federal courts
Can propose amendments to overrule judicial decisions
ldquoCongress shall make no laws abridging the freedom of speechrdquo
>
>
Free speechndashThe individual can
Voice any political belief Protest (without getting out of
control) Say things about someone that
are true Burn the flag Say racist and hate slogans
Free speech means someone might say something you disagree with
Free speechmdashlimits on the person
Cannot threaten to blow up airplanes schools or the President
No sexual harassment Incite riotsUse extremely crude language in a
public forumSay untrue things about someone
Freedom of the press
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the pressrdquo
>
Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libelndash intentionally injuring a personrsquos reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to ques
IV Separation of Powers
No one holds ldquotoo muchrdquo power
Legislative branch makes the laws
Executive branch carries out the laws
Judicial branch interprets the laws
V Checks and Balances
Prevents the abuse of power in government
Each branch can check each other
Preamble ~
Explains why the
Constitution was written
Articles (7)~
Describe how the government
works and how the Constitution can be changed
Amendments (27)
~
Describes the rights of the
citizens of the United States
The Constitution
We the People 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 of
the United States of America
The Preamble
We the People of the United States want to make a better country
We want a court system that treats people fairly and equally
We want peace in our country
We want an army to protect us
We want our people to have the things they need
We want freedom now and in the future
We are writing and signing this Constitution to guarantee we will have these things
What Does It Mean
What are the three branchesWhat is the main responsibility of
each
Three-Ring Government
Legislative Branchmdashmakes laws
Executive Branchmdashenforces
laws
Judicial Branchmdashinterprets
laws
>
The Federal Capital Building
House of Representatives The Senate
House of Representatives Serve 2 year terms Must be at least 25 years old Must be a resident of the US
7 years Based on state population Each state has at least
one representative Total = 435 members
Senate Serve 6 year termsMust be at least 30 years oldMust be a resident of the US
9 yearsEach state has 2 senatorsTotal = 100 members
SenatorsmdashTexas
John Cornyn517 Hart Senate Office BldgWashington DC 20510 Main 202-224-2934 Fax 202-228-2856httpcornynsenategov
Kay Bailey Hutchison
284 Russell Senate Office BuildingWashington DC 20510-4304Main 202-224-5922 Fax 202-224-0776 (FAX)httphutchisonsenategov
Representative- TX
Michael C Burgess (TX 26th) WASHINGTON DC OFFICE2241 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515 Main(202) 225-7772 Fax (202) 225-2919 httpburgesshousegov
Enumerated Powersmdashpowers specifically granted
in the Constitution
Legislative Branch
House of RepresentativesSenate
Make our laws All laws must pass both Houses
Tax and spend the money raised by taxes House must introduce all spending bills
Borrow moneyEstablish uniform bankruptcy laws
Provide for the nationrsquos defense and general welfare Raise and support armies and a navy Organize a militia (National Guard) Authority to call out militia to suppress
insurrections or repel invasionsDeclare War
Congress must approve a declaration of war
Coin money and regulate its value Fix the standard of weights and
measuresProtect copyrights and patentsEstablish Post Offices and RoadsRegulate Interstate Commerce and
TransportationRegulate Immigration and
Naturalization
To constitute tribunals inferior to the Supreme Courthellip
The Constitution provides only for a Supreme Court and left it to Congress to create lower (ldquoinferiorrdquo) courts and to set their jurisdictions and duties
Elastic Clause
To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States or in any Department or Officer thereof
Types of Legislation
Four basic types Bills Joint resolutions Concurrent resolutions Simple resolutions
All bills must pass the House and Senate in the exact same form before they are sent to the President
An idea for a bill may come from anybody
Only Members of Congress can introduce a bill
Bills can be introduced at any time the House or Senate is in session
A Representative or Senator who introduces a bill becomes that billrsquos sponsor A bill may also have cosponsors
Once a Bill is introduced it is sent to committee for discussion and debate
The Bill must pass both houses in the exact same form in order to be sent to the President
Presidential Options
Sign the bill into law
Veto the bill
Do nothing
Presidential Options
1Sign the bill into law Immediately becomes law Only the Supreme Court can remove
the law
2Veto the bill Return to Congress unsignedmdashusually
with an explanation Congress can override the veto with
23 vote of both House
Presidential Options
3Do nothingIf Congress is in session 10
business days after the President receives the bill automatically becomes law
If Congress adjourns within 10 business days the bill diesmdashPocket Veto
Congress can do nothing to override this decision
4 year terms no more than a total of 10 years in
succession
Must be at least 35 years oldA resident of the United
States for 14 years A natural-born citizen
PresidentVice-PresidentCabinet
Presidential Advisors15 departments
bull Secretary of State
bull Secretary of the Treasury
bull Secretary of Defense
bull Attorney General
bull Secretary of the Interior
bull Secretary of Agriculture
bull Secretary of Commerce
bull Secretary of Labor
bull Secretary of Health and Human Services
bull Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
bull Secretary of Transportation
bull Secretary of Education
bull Secretary of Energy
bull Secretary of Veteransrsquo Affairs
bull Secretary of Homeland Security
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
National Security PowersLegislative Powers
Administrative PowersJudicial Powers
National Security Powers Serves as the Commander-in-Chief of
the armed forces Can authorize the use of troops
overseas To declare war officially he must get the approval of the Congress
Makes treaties with other nations however the Senate must approve any treaty before it becomes official
Nominates ambassadors with the agreement of the Senate
Legislative Powers Presents information on the state of
the union to Congress Recommends legislation to Congress Convenes both houses of Congress in
special sessions Approves laws passed by Congress
Administrative Powers ldquoTake care that the laws be faithfully
executedrdquo -- Article II Section 3 Appoints the heads of each Executive
Branch department Appoints ambassadors Supreme
Court Justices and other officials with approval of the Senate
Fills administrative vacancies during congressional recesses
Judicial Powers Grants reprieves and pardons for
Federal crimes (except impeachment)
Appoints Federal judges with the agreement of the Senate
Presidential ElectionElectoral College
Compromise Direct popular election vs
Election by CongressNumber of electors based on
total number of Senators and Representatives for each state Texas has 34 electors
Seven members were fine Till 1869Go up then downFrom 10-7But this act gave us nine
Chief Justice Year Appointed President
John G Roberts Jr
2005(CJ) Bush(CJ)
Associate Justices
Year Appointed President
Antonin Scalia 1986 Reagan
Anthony M Kennedyy
1988 Reagan
Clarence Thomas
1991 George HW Bush
Ruth BaderGinsburg
1993 Clinton
Stephen G Breyer
1994 Clinton
Samuel A Alito Jr
2006 GWBush
Sonia Sotomayor
2009 Obama
Elena Kagan 2010 Obama
Supreme Court Eight Justices and one Chief
Justice Appointed by the President and
approved by the Senate Appointed for life
as long as they wantrdquogood behaviorrdquo
Enumerated Powers of the
Supreme Court
Original Jurisdictionmdashhear directlyCases affecting Ambassadors
other public Ministers and Consuls (Diplomats)
Cases in which a state shall be party
Appellate Jurisdictionmdashreview decisions of lower court Admiralty and maritime cases Controversies involving one or
more states Controversies involving the
United States
bull Three levelsbull District trial courts -- lowest level of courts bull Appeals courts -- middle level of courts bull Supreme Court -- highest court in the country
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances
No one branch has more power than another
ExecutiveChecksOn the
Legislative
Can propose laws
Can veto laws
Can call specialsessions of Congress
Makes appointments
Negotiates foreign treaties
Can grant pardons to federal offenders
ExecutiveChecks On theJudicial
Appoints federal judges
Checks and Balances
Legislative
Checks
On the
JudicialLegislative
Checks
On the
Executive Can override Presidentrsquos veto
Confirms executive appointments
Ratifies treaties
Appropriates money
Can impeach and remove President
Can impeach and remove judges
Create lower federal courts
Can propose amendments to overrule judicial decisions
ldquoCongress shall make no laws abridging the freedom of speechrdquo
>
>
Free speechndashThe individual can
Voice any political belief Protest (without getting out of
control) Say things about someone that
are true Burn the flag Say racist and hate slogans
Free speech means someone might say something you disagree with
Free speechmdashlimits on the person
Cannot threaten to blow up airplanes schools or the President
No sexual harassment Incite riotsUse extremely crude language in a
public forumSay untrue things about someone
Freedom of the press
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the pressrdquo
>
Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libelndash intentionally injuring a personrsquos reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to ques
V Checks and Balances
Prevents the abuse of power in government
Each branch can check each other
Preamble ~
Explains why the
Constitution was written
Articles (7)~
Describe how the government
works and how the Constitution can be changed
Amendments (27)
~
Describes the rights of the
citizens of the United States
The Constitution
We the People 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 of
the United States of America
The Preamble
We the People of the United States want to make a better country
We want a court system that treats people fairly and equally
We want peace in our country
We want an army to protect us
We want our people to have the things they need
We want freedom now and in the future
We are writing and signing this Constitution to guarantee we will have these things
What Does It Mean
What are the three branchesWhat is the main responsibility of
each
Three-Ring Government
Legislative Branchmdashmakes laws
Executive Branchmdashenforces
laws
Judicial Branchmdashinterprets
laws
>
The Federal Capital Building
House of Representatives The Senate
House of Representatives Serve 2 year terms Must be at least 25 years old Must be a resident of the US
7 years Based on state population Each state has at least
one representative Total = 435 members
Senate Serve 6 year termsMust be at least 30 years oldMust be a resident of the US
9 yearsEach state has 2 senatorsTotal = 100 members
SenatorsmdashTexas
John Cornyn517 Hart Senate Office BldgWashington DC 20510 Main 202-224-2934 Fax 202-228-2856httpcornynsenategov
Kay Bailey Hutchison
284 Russell Senate Office BuildingWashington DC 20510-4304Main 202-224-5922 Fax 202-224-0776 (FAX)httphutchisonsenategov
Representative- TX
Michael C Burgess (TX 26th) WASHINGTON DC OFFICE2241 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515 Main(202) 225-7772 Fax (202) 225-2919 httpburgesshousegov
Enumerated Powersmdashpowers specifically granted
in the Constitution
Legislative Branch
House of RepresentativesSenate
Make our laws All laws must pass both Houses
Tax and spend the money raised by taxes House must introduce all spending bills
Borrow moneyEstablish uniform bankruptcy laws
Provide for the nationrsquos defense and general welfare Raise and support armies and a navy Organize a militia (National Guard) Authority to call out militia to suppress
insurrections or repel invasionsDeclare War
Congress must approve a declaration of war
Coin money and regulate its value Fix the standard of weights and
measuresProtect copyrights and patentsEstablish Post Offices and RoadsRegulate Interstate Commerce and
TransportationRegulate Immigration and
Naturalization
To constitute tribunals inferior to the Supreme Courthellip
The Constitution provides only for a Supreme Court and left it to Congress to create lower (ldquoinferiorrdquo) courts and to set their jurisdictions and duties
Elastic Clause
To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States or in any Department or Officer thereof
Types of Legislation
Four basic types Bills Joint resolutions Concurrent resolutions Simple resolutions
All bills must pass the House and Senate in the exact same form before they are sent to the President
An idea for a bill may come from anybody
Only Members of Congress can introduce a bill
Bills can be introduced at any time the House or Senate is in session
A Representative or Senator who introduces a bill becomes that billrsquos sponsor A bill may also have cosponsors
Once a Bill is introduced it is sent to committee for discussion and debate
The Bill must pass both houses in the exact same form in order to be sent to the President
Presidential Options
Sign the bill into law
Veto the bill
Do nothing
Presidential Options
1Sign the bill into law Immediately becomes law Only the Supreme Court can remove
the law
2Veto the bill Return to Congress unsignedmdashusually
with an explanation Congress can override the veto with
23 vote of both House
Presidential Options
3Do nothingIf Congress is in session 10
business days after the President receives the bill automatically becomes law
If Congress adjourns within 10 business days the bill diesmdashPocket Veto
Congress can do nothing to override this decision
4 year terms no more than a total of 10 years in
succession
Must be at least 35 years oldA resident of the United
States for 14 years A natural-born citizen
PresidentVice-PresidentCabinet
Presidential Advisors15 departments
bull Secretary of State
bull Secretary of the Treasury
bull Secretary of Defense
bull Attorney General
bull Secretary of the Interior
bull Secretary of Agriculture
bull Secretary of Commerce
bull Secretary of Labor
bull Secretary of Health and Human Services
bull Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
bull Secretary of Transportation
bull Secretary of Education
bull Secretary of Energy
bull Secretary of Veteransrsquo Affairs
bull Secretary of Homeland Security
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
National Security PowersLegislative Powers
Administrative PowersJudicial Powers
National Security Powers Serves as the Commander-in-Chief of
the armed forces Can authorize the use of troops
overseas To declare war officially he must get the approval of the Congress
Makes treaties with other nations however the Senate must approve any treaty before it becomes official
Nominates ambassadors with the agreement of the Senate
Legislative Powers Presents information on the state of
the union to Congress Recommends legislation to Congress Convenes both houses of Congress in
special sessions Approves laws passed by Congress
Administrative Powers ldquoTake care that the laws be faithfully
executedrdquo -- Article II Section 3 Appoints the heads of each Executive
Branch department Appoints ambassadors Supreme
Court Justices and other officials with approval of the Senate
Fills administrative vacancies during congressional recesses
Judicial Powers Grants reprieves and pardons for
Federal crimes (except impeachment)
Appoints Federal judges with the agreement of the Senate
Presidential ElectionElectoral College
Compromise Direct popular election vs
Election by CongressNumber of electors based on
total number of Senators and Representatives for each state Texas has 34 electors
Seven members were fine Till 1869Go up then downFrom 10-7But this act gave us nine
Chief Justice Year Appointed President
John G Roberts Jr
2005(CJ) Bush(CJ)
Associate Justices
Year Appointed President
Antonin Scalia 1986 Reagan
Anthony M Kennedyy
1988 Reagan
Clarence Thomas
1991 George HW Bush
Ruth BaderGinsburg
1993 Clinton
Stephen G Breyer
1994 Clinton
Samuel A Alito Jr
2006 GWBush
Sonia Sotomayor
2009 Obama
Elena Kagan 2010 Obama
Supreme Court Eight Justices and one Chief
Justice Appointed by the President and
approved by the Senate Appointed for life
as long as they wantrdquogood behaviorrdquo
Enumerated Powers of the
Supreme Court
Original Jurisdictionmdashhear directlyCases affecting Ambassadors
other public Ministers and Consuls (Diplomats)
Cases in which a state shall be party
Appellate Jurisdictionmdashreview decisions of lower court Admiralty and maritime cases Controversies involving one or
more states Controversies involving the
United States
bull Three levelsbull District trial courts -- lowest level of courts bull Appeals courts -- middle level of courts bull Supreme Court -- highest court in the country
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances
No one branch has more power than another
ExecutiveChecksOn the
Legislative
Can propose laws
Can veto laws
Can call specialsessions of Congress
Makes appointments
Negotiates foreign treaties
Can grant pardons to federal offenders
ExecutiveChecks On theJudicial
Appoints federal judges
Checks and Balances
Legislative
Checks
On the
JudicialLegislative
Checks
On the
Executive Can override Presidentrsquos veto
Confirms executive appointments
Ratifies treaties
Appropriates money
Can impeach and remove President
Can impeach and remove judges
Create lower federal courts
Can propose amendments to overrule judicial decisions
ldquoCongress shall make no laws abridging the freedom of speechrdquo
>
>
Free speechndashThe individual can
Voice any political belief Protest (without getting out of
control) Say things about someone that
are true Burn the flag Say racist and hate slogans
Free speech means someone might say something you disagree with
Free speechmdashlimits on the person
Cannot threaten to blow up airplanes schools or the President
No sexual harassment Incite riotsUse extremely crude language in a
public forumSay untrue things about someone
Freedom of the press
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the pressrdquo
>
Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libelndash intentionally injuring a personrsquos reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to ques
Preamble ~
Explains why the
Constitution was written
Articles (7)~
Describe how the government
works and how the Constitution can be changed
Amendments (27)
~
Describes the rights of the
citizens of the United States
The Constitution
We the People 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 of
the United States of America
The Preamble
We the People of the United States want to make a better country
We want a court system that treats people fairly and equally
We want peace in our country
We want an army to protect us
We want our people to have the things they need
We want freedom now and in the future
We are writing and signing this Constitution to guarantee we will have these things
What Does It Mean
What are the three branchesWhat is the main responsibility of
each
Three-Ring Government
Legislative Branchmdashmakes laws
Executive Branchmdashenforces
laws
Judicial Branchmdashinterprets
laws
>
The Federal Capital Building
House of Representatives The Senate
House of Representatives Serve 2 year terms Must be at least 25 years old Must be a resident of the US
7 years Based on state population Each state has at least
one representative Total = 435 members
Senate Serve 6 year termsMust be at least 30 years oldMust be a resident of the US
9 yearsEach state has 2 senatorsTotal = 100 members
SenatorsmdashTexas
John Cornyn517 Hart Senate Office BldgWashington DC 20510 Main 202-224-2934 Fax 202-228-2856httpcornynsenategov
Kay Bailey Hutchison
284 Russell Senate Office BuildingWashington DC 20510-4304Main 202-224-5922 Fax 202-224-0776 (FAX)httphutchisonsenategov
Representative- TX
Michael C Burgess (TX 26th) WASHINGTON DC OFFICE2241 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515 Main(202) 225-7772 Fax (202) 225-2919 httpburgesshousegov
Enumerated Powersmdashpowers specifically granted
in the Constitution
Legislative Branch
House of RepresentativesSenate
Make our laws All laws must pass both Houses
Tax and spend the money raised by taxes House must introduce all spending bills
Borrow moneyEstablish uniform bankruptcy laws
Provide for the nationrsquos defense and general welfare Raise and support armies and a navy Organize a militia (National Guard) Authority to call out militia to suppress
insurrections or repel invasionsDeclare War
Congress must approve a declaration of war
Coin money and regulate its value Fix the standard of weights and
measuresProtect copyrights and patentsEstablish Post Offices and RoadsRegulate Interstate Commerce and
TransportationRegulate Immigration and
Naturalization
To constitute tribunals inferior to the Supreme Courthellip
The Constitution provides only for a Supreme Court and left it to Congress to create lower (ldquoinferiorrdquo) courts and to set their jurisdictions and duties
Elastic Clause
To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States or in any Department or Officer thereof
Types of Legislation
Four basic types Bills Joint resolutions Concurrent resolutions Simple resolutions
All bills must pass the House and Senate in the exact same form before they are sent to the President
An idea for a bill may come from anybody
Only Members of Congress can introduce a bill
Bills can be introduced at any time the House or Senate is in session
A Representative or Senator who introduces a bill becomes that billrsquos sponsor A bill may also have cosponsors
Once a Bill is introduced it is sent to committee for discussion and debate
The Bill must pass both houses in the exact same form in order to be sent to the President
Presidential Options
Sign the bill into law
Veto the bill
Do nothing
Presidential Options
1Sign the bill into law Immediately becomes law Only the Supreme Court can remove
the law
2Veto the bill Return to Congress unsignedmdashusually
with an explanation Congress can override the veto with
23 vote of both House
Presidential Options
3Do nothingIf Congress is in session 10
business days after the President receives the bill automatically becomes law
If Congress adjourns within 10 business days the bill diesmdashPocket Veto
Congress can do nothing to override this decision
4 year terms no more than a total of 10 years in
succession
Must be at least 35 years oldA resident of the United
States for 14 years A natural-born citizen
PresidentVice-PresidentCabinet
Presidential Advisors15 departments
bull Secretary of State
bull Secretary of the Treasury
bull Secretary of Defense
bull Attorney General
bull Secretary of the Interior
bull Secretary of Agriculture
bull Secretary of Commerce
bull Secretary of Labor
bull Secretary of Health and Human Services
bull Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
bull Secretary of Transportation
bull Secretary of Education
bull Secretary of Energy
bull Secretary of Veteransrsquo Affairs
bull Secretary of Homeland Security
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
National Security PowersLegislative Powers
Administrative PowersJudicial Powers
National Security Powers Serves as the Commander-in-Chief of
the armed forces Can authorize the use of troops
overseas To declare war officially he must get the approval of the Congress
Makes treaties with other nations however the Senate must approve any treaty before it becomes official
Nominates ambassadors with the agreement of the Senate
Legislative Powers Presents information on the state of
the union to Congress Recommends legislation to Congress Convenes both houses of Congress in
special sessions Approves laws passed by Congress
Administrative Powers ldquoTake care that the laws be faithfully
executedrdquo -- Article II Section 3 Appoints the heads of each Executive
Branch department Appoints ambassadors Supreme
Court Justices and other officials with approval of the Senate
Fills administrative vacancies during congressional recesses
Judicial Powers Grants reprieves and pardons for
Federal crimes (except impeachment)
Appoints Federal judges with the agreement of the Senate
Presidential ElectionElectoral College
Compromise Direct popular election vs
Election by CongressNumber of electors based on
total number of Senators and Representatives for each state Texas has 34 electors
Seven members were fine Till 1869Go up then downFrom 10-7But this act gave us nine
Chief Justice Year Appointed President
John G Roberts Jr
2005(CJ) Bush(CJ)
Associate Justices
Year Appointed President
Antonin Scalia 1986 Reagan
Anthony M Kennedyy
1988 Reagan
Clarence Thomas
1991 George HW Bush
Ruth BaderGinsburg
1993 Clinton
Stephen G Breyer
1994 Clinton
Samuel A Alito Jr
2006 GWBush
Sonia Sotomayor
2009 Obama
Elena Kagan 2010 Obama
Supreme Court Eight Justices and one Chief
Justice Appointed by the President and
approved by the Senate Appointed for life
as long as they wantrdquogood behaviorrdquo
Enumerated Powers of the
Supreme Court
Original Jurisdictionmdashhear directlyCases affecting Ambassadors
other public Ministers and Consuls (Diplomats)
Cases in which a state shall be party
Appellate Jurisdictionmdashreview decisions of lower court Admiralty and maritime cases Controversies involving one or
more states Controversies involving the
United States
bull Three levelsbull District trial courts -- lowest level of courts bull Appeals courts -- middle level of courts bull Supreme Court -- highest court in the country
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances
No one branch has more power than another
ExecutiveChecksOn the
Legislative
Can propose laws
Can veto laws
Can call specialsessions of Congress
Makes appointments
Negotiates foreign treaties
Can grant pardons to federal offenders
ExecutiveChecks On theJudicial
Appoints federal judges
Checks and Balances
Legislative
Checks
On the
JudicialLegislative
Checks
On the
Executive Can override Presidentrsquos veto
Confirms executive appointments
Ratifies treaties
Appropriates money
Can impeach and remove President
Can impeach and remove judges
Create lower federal courts
Can propose amendments to overrule judicial decisions
ldquoCongress shall make no laws abridging the freedom of speechrdquo
>
>
Free speechndashThe individual can
Voice any political belief Protest (without getting out of
control) Say things about someone that
are true Burn the flag Say racist and hate slogans
Free speech means someone might say something you disagree with
Free speechmdashlimits on the person
Cannot threaten to blow up airplanes schools or the President
No sexual harassment Incite riotsUse extremely crude language in a
public forumSay untrue things about someone
Freedom of the press
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the pressrdquo
>
Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libelndash intentionally injuring a personrsquos reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to ques
We the People 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 of
the United States of America
The Preamble
We the People of the United States want to make a better country
We want a court system that treats people fairly and equally
We want peace in our country
We want an army to protect us
We want our people to have the things they need
We want freedom now and in the future
We are writing and signing this Constitution to guarantee we will have these things
What Does It Mean
What are the three branchesWhat is the main responsibility of
each
Three-Ring Government
Legislative Branchmdashmakes laws
Executive Branchmdashenforces
laws
Judicial Branchmdashinterprets
laws
>
The Federal Capital Building
House of Representatives The Senate
House of Representatives Serve 2 year terms Must be at least 25 years old Must be a resident of the US
7 years Based on state population Each state has at least
one representative Total = 435 members
Senate Serve 6 year termsMust be at least 30 years oldMust be a resident of the US
9 yearsEach state has 2 senatorsTotal = 100 members
SenatorsmdashTexas
John Cornyn517 Hart Senate Office BldgWashington DC 20510 Main 202-224-2934 Fax 202-228-2856httpcornynsenategov
Kay Bailey Hutchison
284 Russell Senate Office BuildingWashington DC 20510-4304Main 202-224-5922 Fax 202-224-0776 (FAX)httphutchisonsenategov
Representative- TX
Michael C Burgess (TX 26th) WASHINGTON DC OFFICE2241 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515 Main(202) 225-7772 Fax (202) 225-2919 httpburgesshousegov
Enumerated Powersmdashpowers specifically granted
in the Constitution
Legislative Branch
House of RepresentativesSenate
Make our laws All laws must pass both Houses
Tax and spend the money raised by taxes House must introduce all spending bills
Borrow moneyEstablish uniform bankruptcy laws
Provide for the nationrsquos defense and general welfare Raise and support armies and a navy Organize a militia (National Guard) Authority to call out militia to suppress
insurrections or repel invasionsDeclare War
Congress must approve a declaration of war
Coin money and regulate its value Fix the standard of weights and
measuresProtect copyrights and patentsEstablish Post Offices and RoadsRegulate Interstate Commerce and
TransportationRegulate Immigration and
Naturalization
To constitute tribunals inferior to the Supreme Courthellip
The Constitution provides only for a Supreme Court and left it to Congress to create lower (ldquoinferiorrdquo) courts and to set their jurisdictions and duties
Elastic Clause
To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States or in any Department or Officer thereof
Types of Legislation
Four basic types Bills Joint resolutions Concurrent resolutions Simple resolutions
All bills must pass the House and Senate in the exact same form before they are sent to the President
An idea for a bill may come from anybody
Only Members of Congress can introduce a bill
Bills can be introduced at any time the House or Senate is in session
A Representative or Senator who introduces a bill becomes that billrsquos sponsor A bill may also have cosponsors
Once a Bill is introduced it is sent to committee for discussion and debate
The Bill must pass both houses in the exact same form in order to be sent to the President
Presidential Options
Sign the bill into law
Veto the bill
Do nothing
Presidential Options
1Sign the bill into law Immediately becomes law Only the Supreme Court can remove
the law
2Veto the bill Return to Congress unsignedmdashusually
with an explanation Congress can override the veto with
23 vote of both House
Presidential Options
3Do nothingIf Congress is in session 10
business days after the President receives the bill automatically becomes law
If Congress adjourns within 10 business days the bill diesmdashPocket Veto
Congress can do nothing to override this decision
4 year terms no more than a total of 10 years in
succession
Must be at least 35 years oldA resident of the United
States for 14 years A natural-born citizen
PresidentVice-PresidentCabinet
Presidential Advisors15 departments
bull Secretary of State
bull Secretary of the Treasury
bull Secretary of Defense
bull Attorney General
bull Secretary of the Interior
bull Secretary of Agriculture
bull Secretary of Commerce
bull Secretary of Labor
bull Secretary of Health and Human Services
bull Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
bull Secretary of Transportation
bull Secretary of Education
bull Secretary of Energy
bull Secretary of Veteransrsquo Affairs
bull Secretary of Homeland Security
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
National Security PowersLegislative Powers
Administrative PowersJudicial Powers
National Security Powers Serves as the Commander-in-Chief of
the armed forces Can authorize the use of troops
overseas To declare war officially he must get the approval of the Congress
Makes treaties with other nations however the Senate must approve any treaty before it becomes official
Nominates ambassadors with the agreement of the Senate
Legislative Powers Presents information on the state of
the union to Congress Recommends legislation to Congress Convenes both houses of Congress in
special sessions Approves laws passed by Congress
Administrative Powers ldquoTake care that the laws be faithfully
executedrdquo -- Article II Section 3 Appoints the heads of each Executive
Branch department Appoints ambassadors Supreme
Court Justices and other officials with approval of the Senate
Fills administrative vacancies during congressional recesses
Judicial Powers Grants reprieves and pardons for
Federal crimes (except impeachment)
Appoints Federal judges with the agreement of the Senate
Presidential ElectionElectoral College
Compromise Direct popular election vs
Election by CongressNumber of electors based on
total number of Senators and Representatives for each state Texas has 34 electors
Seven members were fine Till 1869Go up then downFrom 10-7But this act gave us nine
Chief Justice Year Appointed President
John G Roberts Jr
2005(CJ) Bush(CJ)
Associate Justices
Year Appointed President
Antonin Scalia 1986 Reagan
Anthony M Kennedyy
1988 Reagan
Clarence Thomas
1991 George HW Bush
Ruth BaderGinsburg
1993 Clinton
Stephen G Breyer
1994 Clinton
Samuel A Alito Jr
2006 GWBush
Sonia Sotomayor
2009 Obama
Elena Kagan 2010 Obama
Supreme Court Eight Justices and one Chief
Justice Appointed by the President and
approved by the Senate Appointed for life
as long as they wantrdquogood behaviorrdquo
Enumerated Powers of the
Supreme Court
Original Jurisdictionmdashhear directlyCases affecting Ambassadors
other public Ministers and Consuls (Diplomats)
Cases in which a state shall be party
Appellate Jurisdictionmdashreview decisions of lower court Admiralty and maritime cases Controversies involving one or
more states Controversies involving the
United States
bull Three levelsbull District trial courts -- lowest level of courts bull Appeals courts -- middle level of courts bull Supreme Court -- highest court in the country
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances
No one branch has more power than another
ExecutiveChecksOn the
Legislative
Can propose laws
Can veto laws
Can call specialsessions of Congress
Makes appointments
Negotiates foreign treaties
Can grant pardons to federal offenders
ExecutiveChecks On theJudicial
Appoints federal judges
Checks and Balances
Legislative
Checks
On the
JudicialLegislative
Checks
On the
Executive Can override Presidentrsquos veto
Confirms executive appointments
Ratifies treaties
Appropriates money
Can impeach and remove President
Can impeach and remove judges
Create lower federal courts
Can propose amendments to overrule judicial decisions
ldquoCongress shall make no laws abridging the freedom of speechrdquo
>
>
Free speechndashThe individual can
Voice any political belief Protest (without getting out of
control) Say things about someone that
are true Burn the flag Say racist and hate slogans
Free speech means someone might say something you disagree with
Free speechmdashlimits on the person
Cannot threaten to blow up airplanes schools or the President
No sexual harassment Incite riotsUse extremely crude language in a
public forumSay untrue things about someone
Freedom of the press
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the pressrdquo
>
Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libelndash intentionally injuring a personrsquos reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to ques
We the People of the United States want to make a better country
We want a court system that treats people fairly and equally
We want peace in our country
We want an army to protect us
We want our people to have the things they need
We want freedom now and in the future
We are writing and signing this Constitution to guarantee we will have these things
What Does It Mean
What are the three branchesWhat is the main responsibility of
each
Three-Ring Government
Legislative Branchmdashmakes laws
Executive Branchmdashenforces
laws
Judicial Branchmdashinterprets
laws
>
The Federal Capital Building
House of Representatives The Senate
House of Representatives Serve 2 year terms Must be at least 25 years old Must be a resident of the US
7 years Based on state population Each state has at least
one representative Total = 435 members
Senate Serve 6 year termsMust be at least 30 years oldMust be a resident of the US
9 yearsEach state has 2 senatorsTotal = 100 members
SenatorsmdashTexas
John Cornyn517 Hart Senate Office BldgWashington DC 20510 Main 202-224-2934 Fax 202-228-2856httpcornynsenategov
Kay Bailey Hutchison
284 Russell Senate Office BuildingWashington DC 20510-4304Main 202-224-5922 Fax 202-224-0776 (FAX)httphutchisonsenategov
Representative- TX
Michael C Burgess (TX 26th) WASHINGTON DC OFFICE2241 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515 Main(202) 225-7772 Fax (202) 225-2919 httpburgesshousegov
Enumerated Powersmdashpowers specifically granted
in the Constitution
Legislative Branch
House of RepresentativesSenate
Make our laws All laws must pass both Houses
Tax and spend the money raised by taxes House must introduce all spending bills
Borrow moneyEstablish uniform bankruptcy laws
Provide for the nationrsquos defense and general welfare Raise and support armies and a navy Organize a militia (National Guard) Authority to call out militia to suppress
insurrections or repel invasionsDeclare War
Congress must approve a declaration of war
Coin money and regulate its value Fix the standard of weights and
measuresProtect copyrights and patentsEstablish Post Offices and RoadsRegulate Interstate Commerce and
TransportationRegulate Immigration and
Naturalization
To constitute tribunals inferior to the Supreme Courthellip
The Constitution provides only for a Supreme Court and left it to Congress to create lower (ldquoinferiorrdquo) courts and to set their jurisdictions and duties
Elastic Clause
To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States or in any Department or Officer thereof
Types of Legislation
Four basic types Bills Joint resolutions Concurrent resolutions Simple resolutions
All bills must pass the House and Senate in the exact same form before they are sent to the President
An idea for a bill may come from anybody
Only Members of Congress can introduce a bill
Bills can be introduced at any time the House or Senate is in session
A Representative or Senator who introduces a bill becomes that billrsquos sponsor A bill may also have cosponsors
Once a Bill is introduced it is sent to committee for discussion and debate
The Bill must pass both houses in the exact same form in order to be sent to the President
Presidential Options
Sign the bill into law
Veto the bill
Do nothing
Presidential Options
1Sign the bill into law Immediately becomes law Only the Supreme Court can remove
the law
2Veto the bill Return to Congress unsignedmdashusually
with an explanation Congress can override the veto with
23 vote of both House
Presidential Options
3Do nothingIf Congress is in session 10
business days after the President receives the bill automatically becomes law
If Congress adjourns within 10 business days the bill diesmdashPocket Veto
Congress can do nothing to override this decision
4 year terms no more than a total of 10 years in
succession
Must be at least 35 years oldA resident of the United
States for 14 years A natural-born citizen
PresidentVice-PresidentCabinet
Presidential Advisors15 departments
bull Secretary of State
bull Secretary of the Treasury
bull Secretary of Defense
bull Attorney General
bull Secretary of the Interior
bull Secretary of Agriculture
bull Secretary of Commerce
bull Secretary of Labor
bull Secretary of Health and Human Services
bull Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
bull Secretary of Transportation
bull Secretary of Education
bull Secretary of Energy
bull Secretary of Veteransrsquo Affairs
bull Secretary of Homeland Security
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
National Security PowersLegislative Powers
Administrative PowersJudicial Powers
National Security Powers Serves as the Commander-in-Chief of
the armed forces Can authorize the use of troops
overseas To declare war officially he must get the approval of the Congress
Makes treaties with other nations however the Senate must approve any treaty before it becomes official
Nominates ambassadors with the agreement of the Senate
Legislative Powers Presents information on the state of
the union to Congress Recommends legislation to Congress Convenes both houses of Congress in
special sessions Approves laws passed by Congress
Administrative Powers ldquoTake care that the laws be faithfully
executedrdquo -- Article II Section 3 Appoints the heads of each Executive
Branch department Appoints ambassadors Supreme
Court Justices and other officials with approval of the Senate
Fills administrative vacancies during congressional recesses
Judicial Powers Grants reprieves and pardons for
Federal crimes (except impeachment)
Appoints Federal judges with the agreement of the Senate
Presidential ElectionElectoral College
Compromise Direct popular election vs
Election by CongressNumber of electors based on
total number of Senators and Representatives for each state Texas has 34 electors
Seven members were fine Till 1869Go up then downFrom 10-7But this act gave us nine
Chief Justice Year Appointed President
John G Roberts Jr
2005(CJ) Bush(CJ)
Associate Justices
Year Appointed President
Antonin Scalia 1986 Reagan
Anthony M Kennedyy
1988 Reagan
Clarence Thomas
1991 George HW Bush
Ruth BaderGinsburg
1993 Clinton
Stephen G Breyer
1994 Clinton
Samuel A Alito Jr
2006 GWBush
Sonia Sotomayor
2009 Obama
Elena Kagan 2010 Obama
Supreme Court Eight Justices and one Chief
Justice Appointed by the President and
approved by the Senate Appointed for life
as long as they wantrdquogood behaviorrdquo
Enumerated Powers of the
Supreme Court
Original Jurisdictionmdashhear directlyCases affecting Ambassadors
other public Ministers and Consuls (Diplomats)
Cases in which a state shall be party
Appellate Jurisdictionmdashreview decisions of lower court Admiralty and maritime cases Controversies involving one or
more states Controversies involving the
United States
bull Three levelsbull District trial courts -- lowest level of courts bull Appeals courts -- middle level of courts bull Supreme Court -- highest court in the country
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances
No one branch has more power than another
ExecutiveChecksOn the
Legislative
Can propose laws
Can veto laws
Can call specialsessions of Congress
Makes appointments
Negotiates foreign treaties
Can grant pardons to federal offenders
ExecutiveChecks On theJudicial
Appoints federal judges
Checks and Balances
Legislative
Checks
On the
JudicialLegislative
Checks
On the
Executive Can override Presidentrsquos veto
Confirms executive appointments
Ratifies treaties
Appropriates money
Can impeach and remove President
Can impeach and remove judges
Create lower federal courts
Can propose amendments to overrule judicial decisions
ldquoCongress shall make no laws abridging the freedom of speechrdquo
>
>
Free speechndashThe individual can
Voice any political belief Protest (without getting out of
control) Say things about someone that
are true Burn the flag Say racist and hate slogans
Free speech means someone might say something you disagree with
Free speechmdashlimits on the person
Cannot threaten to blow up airplanes schools or the President
No sexual harassment Incite riotsUse extremely crude language in a
public forumSay untrue things about someone
Freedom of the press
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the pressrdquo
>
Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libelndash intentionally injuring a personrsquos reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to ques
What are the three branchesWhat is the main responsibility of
each
Three-Ring Government
Legislative Branchmdashmakes laws
Executive Branchmdashenforces
laws
Judicial Branchmdashinterprets
laws
>
The Federal Capital Building
House of Representatives The Senate
House of Representatives Serve 2 year terms Must be at least 25 years old Must be a resident of the US
7 years Based on state population Each state has at least
one representative Total = 435 members
Senate Serve 6 year termsMust be at least 30 years oldMust be a resident of the US
9 yearsEach state has 2 senatorsTotal = 100 members
SenatorsmdashTexas
John Cornyn517 Hart Senate Office BldgWashington DC 20510 Main 202-224-2934 Fax 202-228-2856httpcornynsenategov
Kay Bailey Hutchison
284 Russell Senate Office BuildingWashington DC 20510-4304Main 202-224-5922 Fax 202-224-0776 (FAX)httphutchisonsenategov
Representative- TX
Michael C Burgess (TX 26th) WASHINGTON DC OFFICE2241 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515 Main(202) 225-7772 Fax (202) 225-2919 httpburgesshousegov
Enumerated Powersmdashpowers specifically granted
in the Constitution
Legislative Branch
House of RepresentativesSenate
Make our laws All laws must pass both Houses
Tax and spend the money raised by taxes House must introduce all spending bills
Borrow moneyEstablish uniform bankruptcy laws
Provide for the nationrsquos defense and general welfare Raise and support armies and a navy Organize a militia (National Guard) Authority to call out militia to suppress
insurrections or repel invasionsDeclare War
Congress must approve a declaration of war
Coin money and regulate its value Fix the standard of weights and
measuresProtect copyrights and patentsEstablish Post Offices and RoadsRegulate Interstate Commerce and
TransportationRegulate Immigration and
Naturalization
To constitute tribunals inferior to the Supreme Courthellip
The Constitution provides only for a Supreme Court and left it to Congress to create lower (ldquoinferiorrdquo) courts and to set their jurisdictions and duties
Elastic Clause
To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States or in any Department or Officer thereof
Types of Legislation
Four basic types Bills Joint resolutions Concurrent resolutions Simple resolutions
All bills must pass the House and Senate in the exact same form before they are sent to the President
An idea for a bill may come from anybody
Only Members of Congress can introduce a bill
Bills can be introduced at any time the House or Senate is in session
A Representative or Senator who introduces a bill becomes that billrsquos sponsor A bill may also have cosponsors
Once a Bill is introduced it is sent to committee for discussion and debate
The Bill must pass both houses in the exact same form in order to be sent to the President
Presidential Options
Sign the bill into law
Veto the bill
Do nothing
Presidential Options
1Sign the bill into law Immediately becomes law Only the Supreme Court can remove
the law
2Veto the bill Return to Congress unsignedmdashusually
with an explanation Congress can override the veto with
23 vote of both House
Presidential Options
3Do nothingIf Congress is in session 10
business days after the President receives the bill automatically becomes law
If Congress adjourns within 10 business days the bill diesmdashPocket Veto
Congress can do nothing to override this decision
4 year terms no more than a total of 10 years in
succession
Must be at least 35 years oldA resident of the United
States for 14 years A natural-born citizen
PresidentVice-PresidentCabinet
Presidential Advisors15 departments
bull Secretary of State
bull Secretary of the Treasury
bull Secretary of Defense
bull Attorney General
bull Secretary of the Interior
bull Secretary of Agriculture
bull Secretary of Commerce
bull Secretary of Labor
bull Secretary of Health and Human Services
bull Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
bull Secretary of Transportation
bull Secretary of Education
bull Secretary of Energy
bull Secretary of Veteransrsquo Affairs
bull Secretary of Homeland Security
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
National Security PowersLegislative Powers
Administrative PowersJudicial Powers
National Security Powers Serves as the Commander-in-Chief of
the armed forces Can authorize the use of troops
overseas To declare war officially he must get the approval of the Congress
Makes treaties with other nations however the Senate must approve any treaty before it becomes official
Nominates ambassadors with the agreement of the Senate
Legislative Powers Presents information on the state of
the union to Congress Recommends legislation to Congress Convenes both houses of Congress in
special sessions Approves laws passed by Congress
Administrative Powers ldquoTake care that the laws be faithfully
executedrdquo -- Article II Section 3 Appoints the heads of each Executive
Branch department Appoints ambassadors Supreme
Court Justices and other officials with approval of the Senate
Fills administrative vacancies during congressional recesses
Judicial Powers Grants reprieves and pardons for
Federal crimes (except impeachment)
Appoints Federal judges with the agreement of the Senate
Presidential ElectionElectoral College
Compromise Direct popular election vs
Election by CongressNumber of electors based on
total number of Senators and Representatives for each state Texas has 34 electors
Seven members were fine Till 1869Go up then downFrom 10-7But this act gave us nine
Chief Justice Year Appointed President
John G Roberts Jr
2005(CJ) Bush(CJ)
Associate Justices
Year Appointed President
Antonin Scalia 1986 Reagan
Anthony M Kennedyy
1988 Reagan
Clarence Thomas
1991 George HW Bush
Ruth BaderGinsburg
1993 Clinton
Stephen G Breyer
1994 Clinton
Samuel A Alito Jr
2006 GWBush
Sonia Sotomayor
2009 Obama
Elena Kagan 2010 Obama
Supreme Court Eight Justices and one Chief
Justice Appointed by the President and
approved by the Senate Appointed for life
as long as they wantrdquogood behaviorrdquo
Enumerated Powers of the
Supreme Court
Original Jurisdictionmdashhear directlyCases affecting Ambassadors
other public Ministers and Consuls (Diplomats)
Cases in which a state shall be party
Appellate Jurisdictionmdashreview decisions of lower court Admiralty and maritime cases Controversies involving one or
more states Controversies involving the
United States
bull Three levelsbull District trial courts -- lowest level of courts bull Appeals courts -- middle level of courts bull Supreme Court -- highest court in the country
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances
No one branch has more power than another
ExecutiveChecksOn the
Legislative
Can propose laws
Can veto laws
Can call specialsessions of Congress
Makes appointments
Negotiates foreign treaties
Can grant pardons to federal offenders
ExecutiveChecks On theJudicial
Appoints federal judges
Checks and Balances
Legislative
Checks
On the
JudicialLegislative
Checks
On the
Executive Can override Presidentrsquos veto
Confirms executive appointments
Ratifies treaties
Appropriates money
Can impeach and remove President
Can impeach and remove judges
Create lower federal courts
Can propose amendments to overrule judicial decisions
ldquoCongress shall make no laws abridging the freedom of speechrdquo
>
>
Free speechndashThe individual can
Voice any political belief Protest (without getting out of
control) Say things about someone that
are true Burn the flag Say racist and hate slogans
Free speech means someone might say something you disagree with
Free speechmdashlimits on the person
Cannot threaten to blow up airplanes schools or the President
No sexual harassment Incite riotsUse extremely crude language in a
public forumSay untrue things about someone
Freedom of the press
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the pressrdquo
>
Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libelndash intentionally injuring a personrsquos reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to ques
Legislative Branchmdashmakes laws
Executive Branchmdashenforces
laws
Judicial Branchmdashinterprets
laws
>
The Federal Capital Building
House of Representatives The Senate
House of Representatives Serve 2 year terms Must be at least 25 years old Must be a resident of the US
7 years Based on state population Each state has at least
one representative Total = 435 members
Senate Serve 6 year termsMust be at least 30 years oldMust be a resident of the US
9 yearsEach state has 2 senatorsTotal = 100 members
SenatorsmdashTexas
John Cornyn517 Hart Senate Office BldgWashington DC 20510 Main 202-224-2934 Fax 202-228-2856httpcornynsenategov
Kay Bailey Hutchison
284 Russell Senate Office BuildingWashington DC 20510-4304Main 202-224-5922 Fax 202-224-0776 (FAX)httphutchisonsenategov
Representative- TX
Michael C Burgess (TX 26th) WASHINGTON DC OFFICE2241 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515 Main(202) 225-7772 Fax (202) 225-2919 httpburgesshousegov
Enumerated Powersmdashpowers specifically granted
in the Constitution
Legislative Branch
House of RepresentativesSenate
Make our laws All laws must pass both Houses
Tax and spend the money raised by taxes House must introduce all spending bills
Borrow moneyEstablish uniform bankruptcy laws
Provide for the nationrsquos defense and general welfare Raise and support armies and a navy Organize a militia (National Guard) Authority to call out militia to suppress
insurrections or repel invasionsDeclare War
Congress must approve a declaration of war
Coin money and regulate its value Fix the standard of weights and
measuresProtect copyrights and patentsEstablish Post Offices and RoadsRegulate Interstate Commerce and
TransportationRegulate Immigration and
Naturalization
To constitute tribunals inferior to the Supreme Courthellip
The Constitution provides only for a Supreme Court and left it to Congress to create lower (ldquoinferiorrdquo) courts and to set their jurisdictions and duties
Elastic Clause
To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States or in any Department or Officer thereof
Types of Legislation
Four basic types Bills Joint resolutions Concurrent resolutions Simple resolutions
All bills must pass the House and Senate in the exact same form before they are sent to the President
An idea for a bill may come from anybody
Only Members of Congress can introduce a bill
Bills can be introduced at any time the House or Senate is in session
A Representative or Senator who introduces a bill becomes that billrsquos sponsor A bill may also have cosponsors
Once a Bill is introduced it is sent to committee for discussion and debate
The Bill must pass both houses in the exact same form in order to be sent to the President
Presidential Options
Sign the bill into law
Veto the bill
Do nothing
Presidential Options
1Sign the bill into law Immediately becomes law Only the Supreme Court can remove
the law
2Veto the bill Return to Congress unsignedmdashusually
with an explanation Congress can override the veto with
23 vote of both House
Presidential Options
3Do nothingIf Congress is in session 10
business days after the President receives the bill automatically becomes law
If Congress adjourns within 10 business days the bill diesmdashPocket Veto
Congress can do nothing to override this decision
4 year terms no more than a total of 10 years in
succession
Must be at least 35 years oldA resident of the United
States for 14 years A natural-born citizen
PresidentVice-PresidentCabinet
Presidential Advisors15 departments
bull Secretary of State
bull Secretary of the Treasury
bull Secretary of Defense
bull Attorney General
bull Secretary of the Interior
bull Secretary of Agriculture
bull Secretary of Commerce
bull Secretary of Labor
bull Secretary of Health and Human Services
bull Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
bull Secretary of Transportation
bull Secretary of Education
bull Secretary of Energy
bull Secretary of Veteransrsquo Affairs
bull Secretary of Homeland Security
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
National Security PowersLegislative Powers
Administrative PowersJudicial Powers
National Security Powers Serves as the Commander-in-Chief of
the armed forces Can authorize the use of troops
overseas To declare war officially he must get the approval of the Congress
Makes treaties with other nations however the Senate must approve any treaty before it becomes official
Nominates ambassadors with the agreement of the Senate
Legislative Powers Presents information on the state of
the union to Congress Recommends legislation to Congress Convenes both houses of Congress in
special sessions Approves laws passed by Congress
Administrative Powers ldquoTake care that the laws be faithfully
executedrdquo -- Article II Section 3 Appoints the heads of each Executive
Branch department Appoints ambassadors Supreme
Court Justices and other officials with approval of the Senate
Fills administrative vacancies during congressional recesses
Judicial Powers Grants reprieves and pardons for
Federal crimes (except impeachment)
Appoints Federal judges with the agreement of the Senate
Presidential ElectionElectoral College
Compromise Direct popular election vs
Election by CongressNumber of electors based on
total number of Senators and Representatives for each state Texas has 34 electors
Seven members were fine Till 1869Go up then downFrom 10-7But this act gave us nine
Chief Justice Year Appointed President
John G Roberts Jr
2005(CJ) Bush(CJ)
Associate Justices
Year Appointed President
Antonin Scalia 1986 Reagan
Anthony M Kennedyy
1988 Reagan
Clarence Thomas
1991 George HW Bush
Ruth BaderGinsburg
1993 Clinton
Stephen G Breyer
1994 Clinton
Samuel A Alito Jr
2006 GWBush
Sonia Sotomayor
2009 Obama
Elena Kagan 2010 Obama
Supreme Court Eight Justices and one Chief
Justice Appointed by the President and
approved by the Senate Appointed for life
as long as they wantrdquogood behaviorrdquo
Enumerated Powers of the
Supreme Court
Original Jurisdictionmdashhear directlyCases affecting Ambassadors
other public Ministers and Consuls (Diplomats)
Cases in which a state shall be party
Appellate Jurisdictionmdashreview decisions of lower court Admiralty and maritime cases Controversies involving one or
more states Controversies involving the
United States
bull Three levelsbull District trial courts -- lowest level of courts bull Appeals courts -- middle level of courts bull Supreme Court -- highest court in the country
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances
No one branch has more power than another
ExecutiveChecksOn the
Legislative
Can propose laws
Can veto laws
Can call specialsessions of Congress
Makes appointments
Negotiates foreign treaties
Can grant pardons to federal offenders
ExecutiveChecks On theJudicial
Appoints federal judges
Checks and Balances
Legislative
Checks
On the
JudicialLegislative
Checks
On the
Executive Can override Presidentrsquos veto
Confirms executive appointments
Ratifies treaties
Appropriates money
Can impeach and remove President
Can impeach and remove judges
Create lower federal courts
Can propose amendments to overrule judicial decisions
ldquoCongress shall make no laws abridging the freedom of speechrdquo
>
>
Free speechndashThe individual can
Voice any political belief Protest (without getting out of
control) Say things about someone that
are true Burn the flag Say racist and hate slogans
Free speech means someone might say something you disagree with
Free speechmdashlimits on the person
Cannot threaten to blow up airplanes schools or the President
No sexual harassment Incite riotsUse extremely crude language in a
public forumSay untrue things about someone
Freedom of the press
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the pressrdquo
>
Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libelndash intentionally injuring a personrsquos reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to ques
The Federal Capital Building
House of Representatives The Senate
House of Representatives Serve 2 year terms Must be at least 25 years old Must be a resident of the US
7 years Based on state population Each state has at least
one representative Total = 435 members
Senate Serve 6 year termsMust be at least 30 years oldMust be a resident of the US
9 yearsEach state has 2 senatorsTotal = 100 members
SenatorsmdashTexas
John Cornyn517 Hart Senate Office BldgWashington DC 20510 Main 202-224-2934 Fax 202-228-2856httpcornynsenategov
Kay Bailey Hutchison
284 Russell Senate Office BuildingWashington DC 20510-4304Main 202-224-5922 Fax 202-224-0776 (FAX)httphutchisonsenategov
Representative- TX
Michael C Burgess (TX 26th) WASHINGTON DC OFFICE2241 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515 Main(202) 225-7772 Fax (202) 225-2919 httpburgesshousegov
Enumerated Powersmdashpowers specifically granted
in the Constitution
Legislative Branch
House of RepresentativesSenate
Make our laws All laws must pass both Houses
Tax and spend the money raised by taxes House must introduce all spending bills
Borrow moneyEstablish uniform bankruptcy laws
Provide for the nationrsquos defense and general welfare Raise and support armies and a navy Organize a militia (National Guard) Authority to call out militia to suppress
insurrections or repel invasionsDeclare War
Congress must approve a declaration of war
Coin money and regulate its value Fix the standard of weights and
measuresProtect copyrights and patentsEstablish Post Offices and RoadsRegulate Interstate Commerce and
TransportationRegulate Immigration and
Naturalization
To constitute tribunals inferior to the Supreme Courthellip
The Constitution provides only for a Supreme Court and left it to Congress to create lower (ldquoinferiorrdquo) courts and to set their jurisdictions and duties
Elastic Clause
To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States or in any Department or Officer thereof
Types of Legislation
Four basic types Bills Joint resolutions Concurrent resolutions Simple resolutions
All bills must pass the House and Senate in the exact same form before they are sent to the President
An idea for a bill may come from anybody
Only Members of Congress can introduce a bill
Bills can be introduced at any time the House or Senate is in session
A Representative or Senator who introduces a bill becomes that billrsquos sponsor A bill may also have cosponsors
Once a Bill is introduced it is sent to committee for discussion and debate
The Bill must pass both houses in the exact same form in order to be sent to the President
Presidential Options
Sign the bill into law
Veto the bill
Do nothing
Presidential Options
1Sign the bill into law Immediately becomes law Only the Supreme Court can remove
the law
2Veto the bill Return to Congress unsignedmdashusually
with an explanation Congress can override the veto with
23 vote of both House
Presidential Options
3Do nothingIf Congress is in session 10
business days after the President receives the bill automatically becomes law
If Congress adjourns within 10 business days the bill diesmdashPocket Veto
Congress can do nothing to override this decision
4 year terms no more than a total of 10 years in
succession
Must be at least 35 years oldA resident of the United
States for 14 years A natural-born citizen
PresidentVice-PresidentCabinet
Presidential Advisors15 departments
bull Secretary of State
bull Secretary of the Treasury
bull Secretary of Defense
bull Attorney General
bull Secretary of the Interior
bull Secretary of Agriculture
bull Secretary of Commerce
bull Secretary of Labor
bull Secretary of Health and Human Services
bull Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
bull Secretary of Transportation
bull Secretary of Education
bull Secretary of Energy
bull Secretary of Veteransrsquo Affairs
bull Secretary of Homeland Security
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
National Security PowersLegislative Powers
Administrative PowersJudicial Powers
National Security Powers Serves as the Commander-in-Chief of
the armed forces Can authorize the use of troops
overseas To declare war officially he must get the approval of the Congress
Makes treaties with other nations however the Senate must approve any treaty before it becomes official
Nominates ambassadors with the agreement of the Senate
Legislative Powers Presents information on the state of
the union to Congress Recommends legislation to Congress Convenes both houses of Congress in
special sessions Approves laws passed by Congress
Administrative Powers ldquoTake care that the laws be faithfully
executedrdquo -- Article II Section 3 Appoints the heads of each Executive
Branch department Appoints ambassadors Supreme
Court Justices and other officials with approval of the Senate
Fills administrative vacancies during congressional recesses
Judicial Powers Grants reprieves and pardons for
Federal crimes (except impeachment)
Appoints Federal judges with the agreement of the Senate
Presidential ElectionElectoral College
Compromise Direct popular election vs
Election by CongressNumber of electors based on
total number of Senators and Representatives for each state Texas has 34 electors
Seven members were fine Till 1869Go up then downFrom 10-7But this act gave us nine
Chief Justice Year Appointed President
John G Roberts Jr
2005(CJ) Bush(CJ)
Associate Justices
Year Appointed President
Antonin Scalia 1986 Reagan
Anthony M Kennedyy
1988 Reagan
Clarence Thomas
1991 George HW Bush
Ruth BaderGinsburg
1993 Clinton
Stephen G Breyer
1994 Clinton
Samuel A Alito Jr
2006 GWBush
Sonia Sotomayor
2009 Obama
Elena Kagan 2010 Obama
Supreme Court Eight Justices and one Chief
Justice Appointed by the President and
approved by the Senate Appointed for life
as long as they wantrdquogood behaviorrdquo
Enumerated Powers of the
Supreme Court
Original Jurisdictionmdashhear directlyCases affecting Ambassadors
other public Ministers and Consuls (Diplomats)
Cases in which a state shall be party
Appellate Jurisdictionmdashreview decisions of lower court Admiralty and maritime cases Controversies involving one or
more states Controversies involving the
United States
bull Three levelsbull District trial courts -- lowest level of courts bull Appeals courts -- middle level of courts bull Supreme Court -- highest court in the country
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances
No one branch has more power than another
ExecutiveChecksOn the
Legislative
Can propose laws
Can veto laws
Can call specialsessions of Congress
Makes appointments
Negotiates foreign treaties
Can grant pardons to federal offenders
ExecutiveChecks On theJudicial
Appoints federal judges
Checks and Balances
Legislative
Checks
On the
JudicialLegislative
Checks
On the
Executive Can override Presidentrsquos veto
Confirms executive appointments
Ratifies treaties
Appropriates money
Can impeach and remove President
Can impeach and remove judges
Create lower federal courts
Can propose amendments to overrule judicial decisions
ldquoCongress shall make no laws abridging the freedom of speechrdquo
>
>
Free speechndashThe individual can
Voice any political belief Protest (without getting out of
control) Say things about someone that
are true Burn the flag Say racist and hate slogans
Free speech means someone might say something you disagree with
Free speechmdashlimits on the person
Cannot threaten to blow up airplanes schools or the President
No sexual harassment Incite riotsUse extremely crude language in a
public forumSay untrue things about someone
Freedom of the press
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the pressrdquo
>
Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libelndash intentionally injuring a personrsquos reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to ques
House of Representatives Serve 2 year terms Must be at least 25 years old Must be a resident of the US
7 years Based on state population Each state has at least
one representative Total = 435 members
Senate Serve 6 year termsMust be at least 30 years oldMust be a resident of the US
9 yearsEach state has 2 senatorsTotal = 100 members
SenatorsmdashTexas
John Cornyn517 Hart Senate Office BldgWashington DC 20510 Main 202-224-2934 Fax 202-228-2856httpcornynsenategov
Kay Bailey Hutchison
284 Russell Senate Office BuildingWashington DC 20510-4304Main 202-224-5922 Fax 202-224-0776 (FAX)httphutchisonsenategov
Representative- TX
Michael C Burgess (TX 26th) WASHINGTON DC OFFICE2241 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515 Main(202) 225-7772 Fax (202) 225-2919 httpburgesshousegov
Enumerated Powersmdashpowers specifically granted
in the Constitution
Legislative Branch
House of RepresentativesSenate
Make our laws All laws must pass both Houses
Tax and spend the money raised by taxes House must introduce all spending bills
Borrow moneyEstablish uniform bankruptcy laws
Provide for the nationrsquos defense and general welfare Raise and support armies and a navy Organize a militia (National Guard) Authority to call out militia to suppress
insurrections or repel invasionsDeclare War
Congress must approve a declaration of war
Coin money and regulate its value Fix the standard of weights and
measuresProtect copyrights and patentsEstablish Post Offices and RoadsRegulate Interstate Commerce and
TransportationRegulate Immigration and
Naturalization
To constitute tribunals inferior to the Supreme Courthellip
The Constitution provides only for a Supreme Court and left it to Congress to create lower (ldquoinferiorrdquo) courts and to set their jurisdictions and duties
Elastic Clause
To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States or in any Department or Officer thereof
Types of Legislation
Four basic types Bills Joint resolutions Concurrent resolutions Simple resolutions
All bills must pass the House and Senate in the exact same form before they are sent to the President
An idea for a bill may come from anybody
Only Members of Congress can introduce a bill
Bills can be introduced at any time the House or Senate is in session
A Representative or Senator who introduces a bill becomes that billrsquos sponsor A bill may also have cosponsors
Once a Bill is introduced it is sent to committee for discussion and debate
The Bill must pass both houses in the exact same form in order to be sent to the President
Presidential Options
Sign the bill into law
Veto the bill
Do nothing
Presidential Options
1Sign the bill into law Immediately becomes law Only the Supreme Court can remove
the law
2Veto the bill Return to Congress unsignedmdashusually
with an explanation Congress can override the veto with
23 vote of both House
Presidential Options
3Do nothingIf Congress is in session 10
business days after the President receives the bill automatically becomes law
If Congress adjourns within 10 business days the bill diesmdashPocket Veto
Congress can do nothing to override this decision
4 year terms no more than a total of 10 years in
succession
Must be at least 35 years oldA resident of the United
States for 14 years A natural-born citizen
PresidentVice-PresidentCabinet
Presidential Advisors15 departments
bull Secretary of State
bull Secretary of the Treasury
bull Secretary of Defense
bull Attorney General
bull Secretary of the Interior
bull Secretary of Agriculture
bull Secretary of Commerce
bull Secretary of Labor
bull Secretary of Health and Human Services
bull Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
bull Secretary of Transportation
bull Secretary of Education
bull Secretary of Energy
bull Secretary of Veteransrsquo Affairs
bull Secretary of Homeland Security
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
National Security PowersLegislative Powers
Administrative PowersJudicial Powers
National Security Powers Serves as the Commander-in-Chief of
the armed forces Can authorize the use of troops
overseas To declare war officially he must get the approval of the Congress
Makes treaties with other nations however the Senate must approve any treaty before it becomes official
Nominates ambassadors with the agreement of the Senate
Legislative Powers Presents information on the state of
the union to Congress Recommends legislation to Congress Convenes both houses of Congress in
special sessions Approves laws passed by Congress
Administrative Powers ldquoTake care that the laws be faithfully
executedrdquo -- Article II Section 3 Appoints the heads of each Executive
Branch department Appoints ambassadors Supreme
Court Justices and other officials with approval of the Senate
Fills administrative vacancies during congressional recesses
Judicial Powers Grants reprieves and pardons for
Federal crimes (except impeachment)
Appoints Federal judges with the agreement of the Senate
Presidential ElectionElectoral College
Compromise Direct popular election vs
Election by CongressNumber of electors based on
total number of Senators and Representatives for each state Texas has 34 electors
Seven members were fine Till 1869Go up then downFrom 10-7But this act gave us nine
Chief Justice Year Appointed President
John G Roberts Jr
2005(CJ) Bush(CJ)
Associate Justices
Year Appointed President
Antonin Scalia 1986 Reagan
Anthony M Kennedyy
1988 Reagan
Clarence Thomas
1991 George HW Bush
Ruth BaderGinsburg
1993 Clinton
Stephen G Breyer
1994 Clinton
Samuel A Alito Jr
2006 GWBush
Sonia Sotomayor
2009 Obama
Elena Kagan 2010 Obama
Supreme Court Eight Justices and one Chief
Justice Appointed by the President and
approved by the Senate Appointed for life
as long as they wantrdquogood behaviorrdquo
Enumerated Powers of the
Supreme Court
Original Jurisdictionmdashhear directlyCases affecting Ambassadors
other public Ministers and Consuls (Diplomats)
Cases in which a state shall be party
Appellate Jurisdictionmdashreview decisions of lower court Admiralty and maritime cases Controversies involving one or
more states Controversies involving the
United States
bull Three levelsbull District trial courts -- lowest level of courts bull Appeals courts -- middle level of courts bull Supreme Court -- highest court in the country
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances
No one branch has more power than another
ExecutiveChecksOn the
Legislative
Can propose laws
Can veto laws
Can call specialsessions of Congress
Makes appointments
Negotiates foreign treaties
Can grant pardons to federal offenders
ExecutiveChecks On theJudicial
Appoints federal judges
Checks and Balances
Legislative
Checks
On the
JudicialLegislative
Checks
On the
Executive Can override Presidentrsquos veto
Confirms executive appointments
Ratifies treaties
Appropriates money
Can impeach and remove President
Can impeach and remove judges
Create lower federal courts
Can propose amendments to overrule judicial decisions
ldquoCongress shall make no laws abridging the freedom of speechrdquo
>
>
Free speechndashThe individual can
Voice any political belief Protest (without getting out of
control) Say things about someone that
are true Burn the flag Say racist and hate slogans
Free speech means someone might say something you disagree with
Free speechmdashlimits on the person
Cannot threaten to blow up airplanes schools or the President
No sexual harassment Incite riotsUse extremely crude language in a
public forumSay untrue things about someone
Freedom of the press
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the pressrdquo
>
Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libelndash intentionally injuring a personrsquos reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to ques
Senate Serve 6 year termsMust be at least 30 years oldMust be a resident of the US
9 yearsEach state has 2 senatorsTotal = 100 members
SenatorsmdashTexas
John Cornyn517 Hart Senate Office BldgWashington DC 20510 Main 202-224-2934 Fax 202-228-2856httpcornynsenategov
Kay Bailey Hutchison
284 Russell Senate Office BuildingWashington DC 20510-4304Main 202-224-5922 Fax 202-224-0776 (FAX)httphutchisonsenategov
Representative- TX
Michael C Burgess (TX 26th) WASHINGTON DC OFFICE2241 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515 Main(202) 225-7772 Fax (202) 225-2919 httpburgesshousegov
Enumerated Powersmdashpowers specifically granted
in the Constitution
Legislative Branch
House of RepresentativesSenate
Make our laws All laws must pass both Houses
Tax and spend the money raised by taxes House must introduce all spending bills
Borrow moneyEstablish uniform bankruptcy laws
Provide for the nationrsquos defense and general welfare Raise and support armies and a navy Organize a militia (National Guard) Authority to call out militia to suppress
insurrections or repel invasionsDeclare War
Congress must approve a declaration of war
Coin money and regulate its value Fix the standard of weights and
measuresProtect copyrights and patentsEstablish Post Offices and RoadsRegulate Interstate Commerce and
TransportationRegulate Immigration and
Naturalization
To constitute tribunals inferior to the Supreme Courthellip
The Constitution provides only for a Supreme Court and left it to Congress to create lower (ldquoinferiorrdquo) courts and to set their jurisdictions and duties
Elastic Clause
To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States or in any Department or Officer thereof
Types of Legislation
Four basic types Bills Joint resolutions Concurrent resolutions Simple resolutions
All bills must pass the House and Senate in the exact same form before they are sent to the President
An idea for a bill may come from anybody
Only Members of Congress can introduce a bill
Bills can be introduced at any time the House or Senate is in session
A Representative or Senator who introduces a bill becomes that billrsquos sponsor A bill may also have cosponsors
Once a Bill is introduced it is sent to committee for discussion and debate
The Bill must pass both houses in the exact same form in order to be sent to the President
Presidential Options
Sign the bill into law
Veto the bill
Do nothing
Presidential Options
1Sign the bill into law Immediately becomes law Only the Supreme Court can remove
the law
2Veto the bill Return to Congress unsignedmdashusually
with an explanation Congress can override the veto with
23 vote of both House
Presidential Options
3Do nothingIf Congress is in session 10
business days after the President receives the bill automatically becomes law
If Congress adjourns within 10 business days the bill diesmdashPocket Veto
Congress can do nothing to override this decision
4 year terms no more than a total of 10 years in
succession
Must be at least 35 years oldA resident of the United
States for 14 years A natural-born citizen
PresidentVice-PresidentCabinet
Presidential Advisors15 departments
bull Secretary of State
bull Secretary of the Treasury
bull Secretary of Defense
bull Attorney General
bull Secretary of the Interior
bull Secretary of Agriculture
bull Secretary of Commerce
bull Secretary of Labor
bull Secretary of Health and Human Services
bull Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
bull Secretary of Transportation
bull Secretary of Education
bull Secretary of Energy
bull Secretary of Veteransrsquo Affairs
bull Secretary of Homeland Security
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
National Security PowersLegislative Powers
Administrative PowersJudicial Powers
National Security Powers Serves as the Commander-in-Chief of
the armed forces Can authorize the use of troops
overseas To declare war officially he must get the approval of the Congress
Makes treaties with other nations however the Senate must approve any treaty before it becomes official
Nominates ambassadors with the agreement of the Senate
Legislative Powers Presents information on the state of
the union to Congress Recommends legislation to Congress Convenes both houses of Congress in
special sessions Approves laws passed by Congress
Administrative Powers ldquoTake care that the laws be faithfully
executedrdquo -- Article II Section 3 Appoints the heads of each Executive
Branch department Appoints ambassadors Supreme
Court Justices and other officials with approval of the Senate
Fills administrative vacancies during congressional recesses
Judicial Powers Grants reprieves and pardons for
Federal crimes (except impeachment)
Appoints Federal judges with the agreement of the Senate
Presidential ElectionElectoral College
Compromise Direct popular election vs
Election by CongressNumber of electors based on
total number of Senators and Representatives for each state Texas has 34 electors
Seven members were fine Till 1869Go up then downFrom 10-7But this act gave us nine
Chief Justice Year Appointed President
John G Roberts Jr
2005(CJ) Bush(CJ)
Associate Justices
Year Appointed President
Antonin Scalia 1986 Reagan
Anthony M Kennedyy
1988 Reagan
Clarence Thomas
1991 George HW Bush
Ruth BaderGinsburg
1993 Clinton
Stephen G Breyer
1994 Clinton
Samuel A Alito Jr
2006 GWBush
Sonia Sotomayor
2009 Obama
Elena Kagan 2010 Obama
Supreme Court Eight Justices and one Chief
Justice Appointed by the President and
approved by the Senate Appointed for life
as long as they wantrdquogood behaviorrdquo
Enumerated Powers of the
Supreme Court
Original Jurisdictionmdashhear directlyCases affecting Ambassadors
other public Ministers and Consuls (Diplomats)
Cases in which a state shall be party
Appellate Jurisdictionmdashreview decisions of lower court Admiralty and maritime cases Controversies involving one or
more states Controversies involving the
United States
bull Three levelsbull District trial courts -- lowest level of courts bull Appeals courts -- middle level of courts bull Supreme Court -- highest court in the country
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances
No one branch has more power than another
ExecutiveChecksOn the
Legislative
Can propose laws
Can veto laws
Can call specialsessions of Congress
Makes appointments
Negotiates foreign treaties
Can grant pardons to federal offenders
ExecutiveChecks On theJudicial
Appoints federal judges
Checks and Balances
Legislative
Checks
On the
JudicialLegislative
Checks
On the
Executive Can override Presidentrsquos veto
Confirms executive appointments
Ratifies treaties
Appropriates money
Can impeach and remove President
Can impeach and remove judges
Create lower federal courts
Can propose amendments to overrule judicial decisions
ldquoCongress shall make no laws abridging the freedom of speechrdquo
>
>
Free speechndashThe individual can
Voice any political belief Protest (without getting out of
control) Say things about someone that
are true Burn the flag Say racist and hate slogans
Free speech means someone might say something you disagree with
Free speechmdashlimits on the person
Cannot threaten to blow up airplanes schools or the President
No sexual harassment Incite riotsUse extremely crude language in a
public forumSay untrue things about someone
Freedom of the press
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the pressrdquo
>
Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libelndash intentionally injuring a personrsquos reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to ques
SenatorsmdashTexas
John Cornyn517 Hart Senate Office BldgWashington DC 20510 Main 202-224-2934 Fax 202-228-2856httpcornynsenategov
Kay Bailey Hutchison
284 Russell Senate Office BuildingWashington DC 20510-4304Main 202-224-5922 Fax 202-224-0776 (FAX)httphutchisonsenategov
Representative- TX
Michael C Burgess (TX 26th) WASHINGTON DC OFFICE2241 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515 Main(202) 225-7772 Fax (202) 225-2919 httpburgesshousegov
Enumerated Powersmdashpowers specifically granted
in the Constitution
Legislative Branch
House of RepresentativesSenate
Make our laws All laws must pass both Houses
Tax and spend the money raised by taxes House must introduce all spending bills
Borrow moneyEstablish uniform bankruptcy laws
Provide for the nationrsquos defense and general welfare Raise and support armies and a navy Organize a militia (National Guard) Authority to call out militia to suppress
insurrections or repel invasionsDeclare War
Congress must approve a declaration of war
Coin money and regulate its value Fix the standard of weights and
measuresProtect copyrights and patentsEstablish Post Offices and RoadsRegulate Interstate Commerce and
TransportationRegulate Immigration and
Naturalization
To constitute tribunals inferior to the Supreme Courthellip
The Constitution provides only for a Supreme Court and left it to Congress to create lower (ldquoinferiorrdquo) courts and to set their jurisdictions and duties
Elastic Clause
To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States or in any Department or Officer thereof
Types of Legislation
Four basic types Bills Joint resolutions Concurrent resolutions Simple resolutions
All bills must pass the House and Senate in the exact same form before they are sent to the President
An idea for a bill may come from anybody
Only Members of Congress can introduce a bill
Bills can be introduced at any time the House or Senate is in session
A Representative or Senator who introduces a bill becomes that billrsquos sponsor A bill may also have cosponsors
Once a Bill is introduced it is sent to committee for discussion and debate
The Bill must pass both houses in the exact same form in order to be sent to the President
Presidential Options
Sign the bill into law
Veto the bill
Do nothing
Presidential Options
1Sign the bill into law Immediately becomes law Only the Supreme Court can remove
the law
2Veto the bill Return to Congress unsignedmdashusually
with an explanation Congress can override the veto with
23 vote of both House
Presidential Options
3Do nothingIf Congress is in session 10
business days after the President receives the bill automatically becomes law
If Congress adjourns within 10 business days the bill diesmdashPocket Veto
Congress can do nothing to override this decision
4 year terms no more than a total of 10 years in
succession
Must be at least 35 years oldA resident of the United
States for 14 years A natural-born citizen
PresidentVice-PresidentCabinet
Presidential Advisors15 departments
bull Secretary of State
bull Secretary of the Treasury
bull Secretary of Defense
bull Attorney General
bull Secretary of the Interior
bull Secretary of Agriculture
bull Secretary of Commerce
bull Secretary of Labor
bull Secretary of Health and Human Services
bull Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
bull Secretary of Transportation
bull Secretary of Education
bull Secretary of Energy
bull Secretary of Veteransrsquo Affairs
bull Secretary of Homeland Security
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
National Security PowersLegislative Powers
Administrative PowersJudicial Powers
National Security Powers Serves as the Commander-in-Chief of
the armed forces Can authorize the use of troops
overseas To declare war officially he must get the approval of the Congress
Makes treaties with other nations however the Senate must approve any treaty before it becomes official
Nominates ambassadors with the agreement of the Senate
Legislative Powers Presents information on the state of
the union to Congress Recommends legislation to Congress Convenes both houses of Congress in
special sessions Approves laws passed by Congress
Administrative Powers ldquoTake care that the laws be faithfully
executedrdquo -- Article II Section 3 Appoints the heads of each Executive
Branch department Appoints ambassadors Supreme
Court Justices and other officials with approval of the Senate
Fills administrative vacancies during congressional recesses
Judicial Powers Grants reprieves and pardons for
Federal crimes (except impeachment)
Appoints Federal judges with the agreement of the Senate
Presidential ElectionElectoral College
Compromise Direct popular election vs
Election by CongressNumber of electors based on
total number of Senators and Representatives for each state Texas has 34 electors
Seven members were fine Till 1869Go up then downFrom 10-7But this act gave us nine
Chief Justice Year Appointed President
John G Roberts Jr
2005(CJ) Bush(CJ)
Associate Justices
Year Appointed President
Antonin Scalia 1986 Reagan
Anthony M Kennedyy
1988 Reagan
Clarence Thomas
1991 George HW Bush
Ruth BaderGinsburg
1993 Clinton
Stephen G Breyer
1994 Clinton
Samuel A Alito Jr
2006 GWBush
Sonia Sotomayor
2009 Obama
Elena Kagan 2010 Obama
Supreme Court Eight Justices and one Chief
Justice Appointed by the President and
approved by the Senate Appointed for life
as long as they wantrdquogood behaviorrdquo
Enumerated Powers of the
Supreme Court
Original Jurisdictionmdashhear directlyCases affecting Ambassadors
other public Ministers and Consuls (Diplomats)
Cases in which a state shall be party
Appellate Jurisdictionmdashreview decisions of lower court Admiralty and maritime cases Controversies involving one or
more states Controversies involving the
United States
bull Three levelsbull District trial courts -- lowest level of courts bull Appeals courts -- middle level of courts bull Supreme Court -- highest court in the country
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances
No one branch has more power than another
ExecutiveChecksOn the
Legislative
Can propose laws
Can veto laws
Can call specialsessions of Congress
Makes appointments
Negotiates foreign treaties
Can grant pardons to federal offenders
ExecutiveChecks On theJudicial
Appoints federal judges
Checks and Balances
Legislative
Checks
On the
JudicialLegislative
Checks
On the
Executive Can override Presidentrsquos veto
Confirms executive appointments
Ratifies treaties
Appropriates money
Can impeach and remove President
Can impeach and remove judges
Create lower federal courts
Can propose amendments to overrule judicial decisions
ldquoCongress shall make no laws abridging the freedom of speechrdquo
>
>
Free speechndashThe individual can
Voice any political belief Protest (without getting out of
control) Say things about someone that
are true Burn the flag Say racist and hate slogans
Free speech means someone might say something you disagree with
Free speechmdashlimits on the person
Cannot threaten to blow up airplanes schools or the President
No sexual harassment Incite riotsUse extremely crude language in a
public forumSay untrue things about someone
Freedom of the press
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the pressrdquo
>
Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libelndash intentionally injuring a personrsquos reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to ques
Representative- TX
Michael C Burgess (TX 26th) WASHINGTON DC OFFICE2241 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515 Main(202) 225-7772 Fax (202) 225-2919 httpburgesshousegov
Enumerated Powersmdashpowers specifically granted
in the Constitution
Legislative Branch
House of RepresentativesSenate
Make our laws All laws must pass both Houses
Tax and spend the money raised by taxes House must introduce all spending bills
Borrow moneyEstablish uniform bankruptcy laws
Provide for the nationrsquos defense and general welfare Raise and support armies and a navy Organize a militia (National Guard) Authority to call out militia to suppress
insurrections or repel invasionsDeclare War
Congress must approve a declaration of war
Coin money and regulate its value Fix the standard of weights and
measuresProtect copyrights and patentsEstablish Post Offices and RoadsRegulate Interstate Commerce and
TransportationRegulate Immigration and
Naturalization
To constitute tribunals inferior to the Supreme Courthellip
The Constitution provides only for a Supreme Court and left it to Congress to create lower (ldquoinferiorrdquo) courts and to set their jurisdictions and duties
Elastic Clause
To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States or in any Department or Officer thereof
Types of Legislation
Four basic types Bills Joint resolutions Concurrent resolutions Simple resolutions
All bills must pass the House and Senate in the exact same form before they are sent to the President
An idea for a bill may come from anybody
Only Members of Congress can introduce a bill
Bills can be introduced at any time the House or Senate is in session
A Representative or Senator who introduces a bill becomes that billrsquos sponsor A bill may also have cosponsors
Once a Bill is introduced it is sent to committee for discussion and debate
The Bill must pass both houses in the exact same form in order to be sent to the President
Presidential Options
Sign the bill into law
Veto the bill
Do nothing
Presidential Options
1Sign the bill into law Immediately becomes law Only the Supreme Court can remove
the law
2Veto the bill Return to Congress unsignedmdashusually
with an explanation Congress can override the veto with
23 vote of both House
Presidential Options
3Do nothingIf Congress is in session 10
business days after the President receives the bill automatically becomes law
If Congress adjourns within 10 business days the bill diesmdashPocket Veto
Congress can do nothing to override this decision
4 year terms no more than a total of 10 years in
succession
Must be at least 35 years oldA resident of the United
States for 14 years A natural-born citizen
PresidentVice-PresidentCabinet
Presidential Advisors15 departments
bull Secretary of State
bull Secretary of the Treasury
bull Secretary of Defense
bull Attorney General
bull Secretary of the Interior
bull Secretary of Agriculture
bull Secretary of Commerce
bull Secretary of Labor
bull Secretary of Health and Human Services
bull Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
bull Secretary of Transportation
bull Secretary of Education
bull Secretary of Energy
bull Secretary of Veteransrsquo Affairs
bull Secretary of Homeland Security
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
National Security PowersLegislative Powers
Administrative PowersJudicial Powers
National Security Powers Serves as the Commander-in-Chief of
the armed forces Can authorize the use of troops
overseas To declare war officially he must get the approval of the Congress
Makes treaties with other nations however the Senate must approve any treaty before it becomes official
Nominates ambassadors with the agreement of the Senate
Legislative Powers Presents information on the state of
the union to Congress Recommends legislation to Congress Convenes both houses of Congress in
special sessions Approves laws passed by Congress
Administrative Powers ldquoTake care that the laws be faithfully
executedrdquo -- Article II Section 3 Appoints the heads of each Executive
Branch department Appoints ambassadors Supreme
Court Justices and other officials with approval of the Senate
Fills administrative vacancies during congressional recesses
Judicial Powers Grants reprieves and pardons for
Federal crimes (except impeachment)
Appoints Federal judges with the agreement of the Senate
Presidential ElectionElectoral College
Compromise Direct popular election vs
Election by CongressNumber of electors based on
total number of Senators and Representatives for each state Texas has 34 electors
Seven members were fine Till 1869Go up then downFrom 10-7But this act gave us nine
Chief Justice Year Appointed President
John G Roberts Jr
2005(CJ) Bush(CJ)
Associate Justices
Year Appointed President
Antonin Scalia 1986 Reagan
Anthony M Kennedyy
1988 Reagan
Clarence Thomas
1991 George HW Bush
Ruth BaderGinsburg
1993 Clinton
Stephen G Breyer
1994 Clinton
Samuel A Alito Jr
2006 GWBush
Sonia Sotomayor
2009 Obama
Elena Kagan 2010 Obama
Supreme Court Eight Justices and one Chief
Justice Appointed by the President and
approved by the Senate Appointed for life
as long as they wantrdquogood behaviorrdquo
Enumerated Powers of the
Supreme Court
Original Jurisdictionmdashhear directlyCases affecting Ambassadors
other public Ministers and Consuls (Diplomats)
Cases in which a state shall be party
Appellate Jurisdictionmdashreview decisions of lower court Admiralty and maritime cases Controversies involving one or
more states Controversies involving the
United States
bull Three levelsbull District trial courts -- lowest level of courts bull Appeals courts -- middle level of courts bull Supreme Court -- highest court in the country
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances
No one branch has more power than another
ExecutiveChecksOn the
Legislative
Can propose laws
Can veto laws
Can call specialsessions of Congress
Makes appointments
Negotiates foreign treaties
Can grant pardons to federal offenders
ExecutiveChecks On theJudicial
Appoints federal judges
Checks and Balances
Legislative
Checks
On the
JudicialLegislative
Checks
On the
Executive Can override Presidentrsquos veto
Confirms executive appointments
Ratifies treaties
Appropriates money
Can impeach and remove President
Can impeach and remove judges
Create lower federal courts
Can propose amendments to overrule judicial decisions
ldquoCongress shall make no laws abridging the freedom of speechrdquo
>
>
Free speechndashThe individual can
Voice any political belief Protest (without getting out of
control) Say things about someone that
are true Burn the flag Say racist and hate slogans
Free speech means someone might say something you disagree with
Free speechmdashlimits on the person
Cannot threaten to blow up airplanes schools or the President
No sexual harassment Incite riotsUse extremely crude language in a
public forumSay untrue things about someone
Freedom of the press
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the pressrdquo
>
Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libelndash intentionally injuring a personrsquos reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to ques
Enumerated Powersmdashpowers specifically granted
in the Constitution
Legislative Branch
House of RepresentativesSenate
Make our laws All laws must pass both Houses
Tax and spend the money raised by taxes House must introduce all spending bills
Borrow moneyEstablish uniform bankruptcy laws
Provide for the nationrsquos defense and general welfare Raise and support armies and a navy Organize a militia (National Guard) Authority to call out militia to suppress
insurrections or repel invasionsDeclare War
Congress must approve a declaration of war
Coin money and regulate its value Fix the standard of weights and
measuresProtect copyrights and patentsEstablish Post Offices and RoadsRegulate Interstate Commerce and
TransportationRegulate Immigration and
Naturalization
To constitute tribunals inferior to the Supreme Courthellip
The Constitution provides only for a Supreme Court and left it to Congress to create lower (ldquoinferiorrdquo) courts and to set their jurisdictions and duties
Elastic Clause
To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States or in any Department or Officer thereof
Types of Legislation
Four basic types Bills Joint resolutions Concurrent resolutions Simple resolutions
All bills must pass the House and Senate in the exact same form before they are sent to the President
An idea for a bill may come from anybody
Only Members of Congress can introduce a bill
Bills can be introduced at any time the House or Senate is in session
A Representative or Senator who introduces a bill becomes that billrsquos sponsor A bill may also have cosponsors
Once a Bill is introduced it is sent to committee for discussion and debate
The Bill must pass both houses in the exact same form in order to be sent to the President
Presidential Options
Sign the bill into law
Veto the bill
Do nothing
Presidential Options
1Sign the bill into law Immediately becomes law Only the Supreme Court can remove
the law
2Veto the bill Return to Congress unsignedmdashusually
with an explanation Congress can override the veto with
23 vote of both House
Presidential Options
3Do nothingIf Congress is in session 10
business days after the President receives the bill automatically becomes law
If Congress adjourns within 10 business days the bill diesmdashPocket Veto
Congress can do nothing to override this decision
4 year terms no more than a total of 10 years in
succession
Must be at least 35 years oldA resident of the United
States for 14 years A natural-born citizen
PresidentVice-PresidentCabinet
Presidential Advisors15 departments
bull Secretary of State
bull Secretary of the Treasury
bull Secretary of Defense
bull Attorney General
bull Secretary of the Interior
bull Secretary of Agriculture
bull Secretary of Commerce
bull Secretary of Labor
bull Secretary of Health and Human Services
bull Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
bull Secretary of Transportation
bull Secretary of Education
bull Secretary of Energy
bull Secretary of Veteransrsquo Affairs
bull Secretary of Homeland Security
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
National Security PowersLegislative Powers
Administrative PowersJudicial Powers
National Security Powers Serves as the Commander-in-Chief of
the armed forces Can authorize the use of troops
overseas To declare war officially he must get the approval of the Congress
Makes treaties with other nations however the Senate must approve any treaty before it becomes official
Nominates ambassadors with the agreement of the Senate
Legislative Powers Presents information on the state of
the union to Congress Recommends legislation to Congress Convenes both houses of Congress in
special sessions Approves laws passed by Congress
Administrative Powers ldquoTake care that the laws be faithfully
executedrdquo -- Article II Section 3 Appoints the heads of each Executive
Branch department Appoints ambassadors Supreme
Court Justices and other officials with approval of the Senate
Fills administrative vacancies during congressional recesses
Judicial Powers Grants reprieves and pardons for
Federal crimes (except impeachment)
Appoints Federal judges with the agreement of the Senate
Presidential ElectionElectoral College
Compromise Direct popular election vs
Election by CongressNumber of electors based on
total number of Senators and Representatives for each state Texas has 34 electors
Seven members were fine Till 1869Go up then downFrom 10-7But this act gave us nine
Chief Justice Year Appointed President
John G Roberts Jr
2005(CJ) Bush(CJ)
Associate Justices
Year Appointed President
Antonin Scalia 1986 Reagan
Anthony M Kennedyy
1988 Reagan
Clarence Thomas
1991 George HW Bush
Ruth BaderGinsburg
1993 Clinton
Stephen G Breyer
1994 Clinton
Samuel A Alito Jr
2006 GWBush
Sonia Sotomayor
2009 Obama
Elena Kagan 2010 Obama
Supreme Court Eight Justices and one Chief
Justice Appointed by the President and
approved by the Senate Appointed for life
as long as they wantrdquogood behaviorrdquo
Enumerated Powers of the
Supreme Court
Original Jurisdictionmdashhear directlyCases affecting Ambassadors
other public Ministers and Consuls (Diplomats)
Cases in which a state shall be party
Appellate Jurisdictionmdashreview decisions of lower court Admiralty and maritime cases Controversies involving one or
more states Controversies involving the
United States
bull Three levelsbull District trial courts -- lowest level of courts bull Appeals courts -- middle level of courts bull Supreme Court -- highest court in the country
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances
No one branch has more power than another
ExecutiveChecksOn the
Legislative
Can propose laws
Can veto laws
Can call specialsessions of Congress
Makes appointments
Negotiates foreign treaties
Can grant pardons to federal offenders
ExecutiveChecks On theJudicial
Appoints federal judges
Checks and Balances
Legislative
Checks
On the
JudicialLegislative
Checks
On the
Executive Can override Presidentrsquos veto
Confirms executive appointments
Ratifies treaties
Appropriates money
Can impeach and remove President
Can impeach and remove judges
Create lower federal courts
Can propose amendments to overrule judicial decisions
ldquoCongress shall make no laws abridging the freedom of speechrdquo
>
>
Free speechndashThe individual can
Voice any political belief Protest (without getting out of
control) Say things about someone that
are true Burn the flag Say racist and hate slogans
Free speech means someone might say something you disagree with
Free speechmdashlimits on the person
Cannot threaten to blow up airplanes schools or the President
No sexual harassment Incite riotsUse extremely crude language in a
public forumSay untrue things about someone
Freedom of the press
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the pressrdquo
>
Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libelndash intentionally injuring a personrsquos reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to ques
Make our laws All laws must pass both Houses
Tax and spend the money raised by taxes House must introduce all spending bills
Borrow moneyEstablish uniform bankruptcy laws
Provide for the nationrsquos defense and general welfare Raise and support armies and a navy Organize a militia (National Guard) Authority to call out militia to suppress
insurrections or repel invasionsDeclare War
Congress must approve a declaration of war
Coin money and regulate its value Fix the standard of weights and
measuresProtect copyrights and patentsEstablish Post Offices and RoadsRegulate Interstate Commerce and
TransportationRegulate Immigration and
Naturalization
To constitute tribunals inferior to the Supreme Courthellip
The Constitution provides only for a Supreme Court and left it to Congress to create lower (ldquoinferiorrdquo) courts and to set their jurisdictions and duties
Elastic Clause
To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States or in any Department or Officer thereof
Types of Legislation
Four basic types Bills Joint resolutions Concurrent resolutions Simple resolutions
All bills must pass the House and Senate in the exact same form before they are sent to the President
An idea for a bill may come from anybody
Only Members of Congress can introduce a bill
Bills can be introduced at any time the House or Senate is in session
A Representative or Senator who introduces a bill becomes that billrsquos sponsor A bill may also have cosponsors
Once a Bill is introduced it is sent to committee for discussion and debate
The Bill must pass both houses in the exact same form in order to be sent to the President
Presidential Options
Sign the bill into law
Veto the bill
Do nothing
Presidential Options
1Sign the bill into law Immediately becomes law Only the Supreme Court can remove
the law
2Veto the bill Return to Congress unsignedmdashusually
with an explanation Congress can override the veto with
23 vote of both House
Presidential Options
3Do nothingIf Congress is in session 10
business days after the President receives the bill automatically becomes law
If Congress adjourns within 10 business days the bill diesmdashPocket Veto
Congress can do nothing to override this decision
4 year terms no more than a total of 10 years in
succession
Must be at least 35 years oldA resident of the United
States for 14 years A natural-born citizen
PresidentVice-PresidentCabinet
Presidential Advisors15 departments
bull Secretary of State
bull Secretary of the Treasury
bull Secretary of Defense
bull Attorney General
bull Secretary of the Interior
bull Secretary of Agriculture
bull Secretary of Commerce
bull Secretary of Labor
bull Secretary of Health and Human Services
bull Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
bull Secretary of Transportation
bull Secretary of Education
bull Secretary of Energy
bull Secretary of Veteransrsquo Affairs
bull Secretary of Homeland Security
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
National Security PowersLegislative Powers
Administrative PowersJudicial Powers
National Security Powers Serves as the Commander-in-Chief of
the armed forces Can authorize the use of troops
overseas To declare war officially he must get the approval of the Congress
Makes treaties with other nations however the Senate must approve any treaty before it becomes official
Nominates ambassadors with the agreement of the Senate
Legislative Powers Presents information on the state of
the union to Congress Recommends legislation to Congress Convenes both houses of Congress in
special sessions Approves laws passed by Congress
Administrative Powers ldquoTake care that the laws be faithfully
executedrdquo -- Article II Section 3 Appoints the heads of each Executive
Branch department Appoints ambassadors Supreme
Court Justices and other officials with approval of the Senate
Fills administrative vacancies during congressional recesses
Judicial Powers Grants reprieves and pardons for
Federal crimes (except impeachment)
Appoints Federal judges with the agreement of the Senate
Presidential ElectionElectoral College
Compromise Direct popular election vs
Election by CongressNumber of electors based on
total number of Senators and Representatives for each state Texas has 34 electors
Seven members were fine Till 1869Go up then downFrom 10-7But this act gave us nine
Chief Justice Year Appointed President
John G Roberts Jr
2005(CJ) Bush(CJ)
Associate Justices
Year Appointed President
Antonin Scalia 1986 Reagan
Anthony M Kennedyy
1988 Reagan
Clarence Thomas
1991 George HW Bush
Ruth BaderGinsburg
1993 Clinton
Stephen G Breyer
1994 Clinton
Samuel A Alito Jr
2006 GWBush
Sonia Sotomayor
2009 Obama
Elena Kagan 2010 Obama
Supreme Court Eight Justices and one Chief
Justice Appointed by the President and
approved by the Senate Appointed for life
as long as they wantrdquogood behaviorrdquo
Enumerated Powers of the
Supreme Court
Original Jurisdictionmdashhear directlyCases affecting Ambassadors
other public Ministers and Consuls (Diplomats)
Cases in which a state shall be party
Appellate Jurisdictionmdashreview decisions of lower court Admiralty and maritime cases Controversies involving one or
more states Controversies involving the
United States
bull Three levelsbull District trial courts -- lowest level of courts bull Appeals courts -- middle level of courts bull Supreme Court -- highest court in the country
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances
No one branch has more power than another
ExecutiveChecksOn the
Legislative
Can propose laws
Can veto laws
Can call specialsessions of Congress
Makes appointments
Negotiates foreign treaties
Can grant pardons to federal offenders
ExecutiveChecks On theJudicial
Appoints federal judges
Checks and Balances
Legislative
Checks
On the
JudicialLegislative
Checks
On the
Executive Can override Presidentrsquos veto
Confirms executive appointments
Ratifies treaties
Appropriates money
Can impeach and remove President
Can impeach and remove judges
Create lower federal courts
Can propose amendments to overrule judicial decisions
ldquoCongress shall make no laws abridging the freedom of speechrdquo
>
>
Free speechndashThe individual can
Voice any political belief Protest (without getting out of
control) Say things about someone that
are true Burn the flag Say racist and hate slogans
Free speech means someone might say something you disagree with
Free speechmdashlimits on the person
Cannot threaten to blow up airplanes schools or the President
No sexual harassment Incite riotsUse extremely crude language in a
public forumSay untrue things about someone
Freedom of the press
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the pressrdquo
>
Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libelndash intentionally injuring a personrsquos reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to ques
Provide for the nationrsquos defense and general welfare Raise and support armies and a navy Organize a militia (National Guard) Authority to call out militia to suppress
insurrections or repel invasionsDeclare War
Congress must approve a declaration of war
Coin money and regulate its value Fix the standard of weights and
measuresProtect copyrights and patentsEstablish Post Offices and RoadsRegulate Interstate Commerce and
TransportationRegulate Immigration and
Naturalization
To constitute tribunals inferior to the Supreme Courthellip
The Constitution provides only for a Supreme Court and left it to Congress to create lower (ldquoinferiorrdquo) courts and to set their jurisdictions and duties
Elastic Clause
To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States or in any Department or Officer thereof
Types of Legislation
Four basic types Bills Joint resolutions Concurrent resolutions Simple resolutions
All bills must pass the House and Senate in the exact same form before they are sent to the President
An idea for a bill may come from anybody
Only Members of Congress can introduce a bill
Bills can be introduced at any time the House or Senate is in session
A Representative or Senator who introduces a bill becomes that billrsquos sponsor A bill may also have cosponsors
Once a Bill is introduced it is sent to committee for discussion and debate
The Bill must pass both houses in the exact same form in order to be sent to the President
Presidential Options
Sign the bill into law
Veto the bill
Do nothing
Presidential Options
1Sign the bill into law Immediately becomes law Only the Supreme Court can remove
the law
2Veto the bill Return to Congress unsignedmdashusually
with an explanation Congress can override the veto with
23 vote of both House
Presidential Options
3Do nothingIf Congress is in session 10
business days after the President receives the bill automatically becomes law
If Congress adjourns within 10 business days the bill diesmdashPocket Veto
Congress can do nothing to override this decision
4 year terms no more than a total of 10 years in
succession
Must be at least 35 years oldA resident of the United
States for 14 years A natural-born citizen
PresidentVice-PresidentCabinet
Presidential Advisors15 departments
bull Secretary of State
bull Secretary of the Treasury
bull Secretary of Defense
bull Attorney General
bull Secretary of the Interior
bull Secretary of Agriculture
bull Secretary of Commerce
bull Secretary of Labor
bull Secretary of Health and Human Services
bull Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
bull Secretary of Transportation
bull Secretary of Education
bull Secretary of Energy
bull Secretary of Veteransrsquo Affairs
bull Secretary of Homeland Security
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
National Security PowersLegislative Powers
Administrative PowersJudicial Powers
National Security Powers Serves as the Commander-in-Chief of
the armed forces Can authorize the use of troops
overseas To declare war officially he must get the approval of the Congress
Makes treaties with other nations however the Senate must approve any treaty before it becomes official
Nominates ambassadors with the agreement of the Senate
Legislative Powers Presents information on the state of
the union to Congress Recommends legislation to Congress Convenes both houses of Congress in
special sessions Approves laws passed by Congress
Administrative Powers ldquoTake care that the laws be faithfully
executedrdquo -- Article II Section 3 Appoints the heads of each Executive
Branch department Appoints ambassadors Supreme
Court Justices and other officials with approval of the Senate
Fills administrative vacancies during congressional recesses
Judicial Powers Grants reprieves and pardons for
Federal crimes (except impeachment)
Appoints Federal judges with the agreement of the Senate
Presidential ElectionElectoral College
Compromise Direct popular election vs
Election by CongressNumber of electors based on
total number of Senators and Representatives for each state Texas has 34 electors
Seven members were fine Till 1869Go up then downFrom 10-7But this act gave us nine
Chief Justice Year Appointed President
John G Roberts Jr
2005(CJ) Bush(CJ)
Associate Justices
Year Appointed President
Antonin Scalia 1986 Reagan
Anthony M Kennedyy
1988 Reagan
Clarence Thomas
1991 George HW Bush
Ruth BaderGinsburg
1993 Clinton
Stephen G Breyer
1994 Clinton
Samuel A Alito Jr
2006 GWBush
Sonia Sotomayor
2009 Obama
Elena Kagan 2010 Obama
Supreme Court Eight Justices and one Chief
Justice Appointed by the President and
approved by the Senate Appointed for life
as long as they wantrdquogood behaviorrdquo
Enumerated Powers of the
Supreme Court
Original Jurisdictionmdashhear directlyCases affecting Ambassadors
other public Ministers and Consuls (Diplomats)
Cases in which a state shall be party
Appellate Jurisdictionmdashreview decisions of lower court Admiralty and maritime cases Controversies involving one or
more states Controversies involving the
United States
bull Three levelsbull District trial courts -- lowest level of courts bull Appeals courts -- middle level of courts bull Supreme Court -- highest court in the country
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances
No one branch has more power than another
ExecutiveChecksOn the
Legislative
Can propose laws
Can veto laws
Can call specialsessions of Congress
Makes appointments
Negotiates foreign treaties
Can grant pardons to federal offenders
ExecutiveChecks On theJudicial
Appoints federal judges
Checks and Balances
Legislative
Checks
On the
JudicialLegislative
Checks
On the
Executive Can override Presidentrsquos veto
Confirms executive appointments
Ratifies treaties
Appropriates money
Can impeach and remove President
Can impeach and remove judges
Create lower federal courts
Can propose amendments to overrule judicial decisions
ldquoCongress shall make no laws abridging the freedom of speechrdquo
>
>
Free speechndashThe individual can
Voice any political belief Protest (without getting out of
control) Say things about someone that
are true Burn the flag Say racist and hate slogans
Free speech means someone might say something you disagree with
Free speechmdashlimits on the person
Cannot threaten to blow up airplanes schools or the President
No sexual harassment Incite riotsUse extremely crude language in a
public forumSay untrue things about someone
Freedom of the press
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the pressrdquo
>
Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libelndash intentionally injuring a personrsquos reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to ques
Coin money and regulate its value Fix the standard of weights and
measuresProtect copyrights and patentsEstablish Post Offices and RoadsRegulate Interstate Commerce and
TransportationRegulate Immigration and
Naturalization
To constitute tribunals inferior to the Supreme Courthellip
The Constitution provides only for a Supreme Court and left it to Congress to create lower (ldquoinferiorrdquo) courts and to set their jurisdictions and duties
Elastic Clause
To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States or in any Department or Officer thereof
Types of Legislation
Four basic types Bills Joint resolutions Concurrent resolutions Simple resolutions
All bills must pass the House and Senate in the exact same form before they are sent to the President
An idea for a bill may come from anybody
Only Members of Congress can introduce a bill
Bills can be introduced at any time the House or Senate is in session
A Representative or Senator who introduces a bill becomes that billrsquos sponsor A bill may also have cosponsors
Once a Bill is introduced it is sent to committee for discussion and debate
The Bill must pass both houses in the exact same form in order to be sent to the President
Presidential Options
Sign the bill into law
Veto the bill
Do nothing
Presidential Options
1Sign the bill into law Immediately becomes law Only the Supreme Court can remove
the law
2Veto the bill Return to Congress unsignedmdashusually
with an explanation Congress can override the veto with
23 vote of both House
Presidential Options
3Do nothingIf Congress is in session 10
business days after the President receives the bill automatically becomes law
If Congress adjourns within 10 business days the bill diesmdashPocket Veto
Congress can do nothing to override this decision
4 year terms no more than a total of 10 years in
succession
Must be at least 35 years oldA resident of the United
States for 14 years A natural-born citizen
PresidentVice-PresidentCabinet
Presidential Advisors15 departments
bull Secretary of State
bull Secretary of the Treasury
bull Secretary of Defense
bull Attorney General
bull Secretary of the Interior
bull Secretary of Agriculture
bull Secretary of Commerce
bull Secretary of Labor
bull Secretary of Health and Human Services
bull Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
bull Secretary of Transportation
bull Secretary of Education
bull Secretary of Energy
bull Secretary of Veteransrsquo Affairs
bull Secretary of Homeland Security
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
National Security PowersLegislative Powers
Administrative PowersJudicial Powers
National Security Powers Serves as the Commander-in-Chief of
the armed forces Can authorize the use of troops
overseas To declare war officially he must get the approval of the Congress
Makes treaties with other nations however the Senate must approve any treaty before it becomes official
Nominates ambassadors with the agreement of the Senate
Legislative Powers Presents information on the state of
the union to Congress Recommends legislation to Congress Convenes both houses of Congress in
special sessions Approves laws passed by Congress
Administrative Powers ldquoTake care that the laws be faithfully
executedrdquo -- Article II Section 3 Appoints the heads of each Executive
Branch department Appoints ambassadors Supreme
Court Justices and other officials with approval of the Senate
Fills administrative vacancies during congressional recesses
Judicial Powers Grants reprieves and pardons for
Federal crimes (except impeachment)
Appoints Federal judges with the agreement of the Senate
Presidential ElectionElectoral College
Compromise Direct popular election vs
Election by CongressNumber of electors based on
total number of Senators and Representatives for each state Texas has 34 electors
Seven members were fine Till 1869Go up then downFrom 10-7But this act gave us nine
Chief Justice Year Appointed President
John G Roberts Jr
2005(CJ) Bush(CJ)
Associate Justices
Year Appointed President
Antonin Scalia 1986 Reagan
Anthony M Kennedyy
1988 Reagan
Clarence Thomas
1991 George HW Bush
Ruth BaderGinsburg
1993 Clinton
Stephen G Breyer
1994 Clinton
Samuel A Alito Jr
2006 GWBush
Sonia Sotomayor
2009 Obama
Elena Kagan 2010 Obama
Supreme Court Eight Justices and one Chief
Justice Appointed by the President and
approved by the Senate Appointed for life
as long as they wantrdquogood behaviorrdquo
Enumerated Powers of the
Supreme Court
Original Jurisdictionmdashhear directlyCases affecting Ambassadors
other public Ministers and Consuls (Diplomats)
Cases in which a state shall be party
Appellate Jurisdictionmdashreview decisions of lower court Admiralty and maritime cases Controversies involving one or
more states Controversies involving the
United States
bull Three levelsbull District trial courts -- lowest level of courts bull Appeals courts -- middle level of courts bull Supreme Court -- highest court in the country
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances
No one branch has more power than another
ExecutiveChecksOn the
Legislative
Can propose laws
Can veto laws
Can call specialsessions of Congress
Makes appointments
Negotiates foreign treaties
Can grant pardons to federal offenders
ExecutiveChecks On theJudicial
Appoints federal judges
Checks and Balances
Legislative
Checks
On the
JudicialLegislative
Checks
On the
Executive Can override Presidentrsquos veto
Confirms executive appointments
Ratifies treaties
Appropriates money
Can impeach and remove President
Can impeach and remove judges
Create lower federal courts
Can propose amendments to overrule judicial decisions
ldquoCongress shall make no laws abridging the freedom of speechrdquo
>
>
Free speechndashThe individual can
Voice any political belief Protest (without getting out of
control) Say things about someone that
are true Burn the flag Say racist and hate slogans
Free speech means someone might say something you disagree with
Free speechmdashlimits on the person
Cannot threaten to blow up airplanes schools or the President
No sexual harassment Incite riotsUse extremely crude language in a
public forumSay untrue things about someone
Freedom of the press
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the pressrdquo
>
Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libelndash intentionally injuring a personrsquos reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to ques
To constitute tribunals inferior to the Supreme Courthellip
The Constitution provides only for a Supreme Court and left it to Congress to create lower (ldquoinferiorrdquo) courts and to set their jurisdictions and duties
Elastic Clause
To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States or in any Department or Officer thereof
Types of Legislation
Four basic types Bills Joint resolutions Concurrent resolutions Simple resolutions
All bills must pass the House and Senate in the exact same form before they are sent to the President
An idea for a bill may come from anybody
Only Members of Congress can introduce a bill
Bills can be introduced at any time the House or Senate is in session
A Representative or Senator who introduces a bill becomes that billrsquos sponsor A bill may also have cosponsors
Once a Bill is introduced it is sent to committee for discussion and debate
The Bill must pass both houses in the exact same form in order to be sent to the President
Presidential Options
Sign the bill into law
Veto the bill
Do nothing
Presidential Options
1Sign the bill into law Immediately becomes law Only the Supreme Court can remove
the law
2Veto the bill Return to Congress unsignedmdashusually
with an explanation Congress can override the veto with
23 vote of both House
Presidential Options
3Do nothingIf Congress is in session 10
business days after the President receives the bill automatically becomes law
If Congress adjourns within 10 business days the bill diesmdashPocket Veto
Congress can do nothing to override this decision
4 year terms no more than a total of 10 years in
succession
Must be at least 35 years oldA resident of the United
States for 14 years A natural-born citizen
PresidentVice-PresidentCabinet
Presidential Advisors15 departments
bull Secretary of State
bull Secretary of the Treasury
bull Secretary of Defense
bull Attorney General
bull Secretary of the Interior
bull Secretary of Agriculture
bull Secretary of Commerce
bull Secretary of Labor
bull Secretary of Health and Human Services
bull Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
bull Secretary of Transportation
bull Secretary of Education
bull Secretary of Energy
bull Secretary of Veteransrsquo Affairs
bull Secretary of Homeland Security
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
National Security PowersLegislative Powers
Administrative PowersJudicial Powers
National Security Powers Serves as the Commander-in-Chief of
the armed forces Can authorize the use of troops
overseas To declare war officially he must get the approval of the Congress
Makes treaties with other nations however the Senate must approve any treaty before it becomes official
Nominates ambassadors with the agreement of the Senate
Legislative Powers Presents information on the state of
the union to Congress Recommends legislation to Congress Convenes both houses of Congress in
special sessions Approves laws passed by Congress
Administrative Powers ldquoTake care that the laws be faithfully
executedrdquo -- Article II Section 3 Appoints the heads of each Executive
Branch department Appoints ambassadors Supreme
Court Justices and other officials with approval of the Senate
Fills administrative vacancies during congressional recesses
Judicial Powers Grants reprieves and pardons for
Federal crimes (except impeachment)
Appoints Federal judges with the agreement of the Senate
Presidential ElectionElectoral College
Compromise Direct popular election vs
Election by CongressNumber of electors based on
total number of Senators and Representatives for each state Texas has 34 electors
Seven members were fine Till 1869Go up then downFrom 10-7But this act gave us nine
Chief Justice Year Appointed President
John G Roberts Jr
2005(CJ) Bush(CJ)
Associate Justices
Year Appointed President
Antonin Scalia 1986 Reagan
Anthony M Kennedyy
1988 Reagan
Clarence Thomas
1991 George HW Bush
Ruth BaderGinsburg
1993 Clinton
Stephen G Breyer
1994 Clinton
Samuel A Alito Jr
2006 GWBush
Sonia Sotomayor
2009 Obama
Elena Kagan 2010 Obama
Supreme Court Eight Justices and one Chief
Justice Appointed by the President and
approved by the Senate Appointed for life
as long as they wantrdquogood behaviorrdquo
Enumerated Powers of the
Supreme Court
Original Jurisdictionmdashhear directlyCases affecting Ambassadors
other public Ministers and Consuls (Diplomats)
Cases in which a state shall be party
Appellate Jurisdictionmdashreview decisions of lower court Admiralty and maritime cases Controversies involving one or
more states Controversies involving the
United States
bull Three levelsbull District trial courts -- lowest level of courts bull Appeals courts -- middle level of courts bull Supreme Court -- highest court in the country
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances
No one branch has more power than another
ExecutiveChecksOn the
Legislative
Can propose laws
Can veto laws
Can call specialsessions of Congress
Makes appointments
Negotiates foreign treaties
Can grant pardons to federal offenders
ExecutiveChecks On theJudicial
Appoints federal judges
Checks and Balances
Legislative
Checks
On the
JudicialLegislative
Checks
On the
Executive Can override Presidentrsquos veto
Confirms executive appointments
Ratifies treaties
Appropriates money
Can impeach and remove President
Can impeach and remove judges
Create lower federal courts
Can propose amendments to overrule judicial decisions
ldquoCongress shall make no laws abridging the freedom of speechrdquo
>
>
Free speechndashThe individual can
Voice any political belief Protest (without getting out of
control) Say things about someone that
are true Burn the flag Say racist and hate slogans
Free speech means someone might say something you disagree with
Free speechmdashlimits on the person
Cannot threaten to blow up airplanes schools or the President
No sexual harassment Incite riotsUse extremely crude language in a
public forumSay untrue things about someone
Freedom of the press
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the pressrdquo
>
Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libelndash intentionally injuring a personrsquos reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to ques
Elastic Clause
To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States or in any Department or Officer thereof
Types of Legislation
Four basic types Bills Joint resolutions Concurrent resolutions Simple resolutions
All bills must pass the House and Senate in the exact same form before they are sent to the President
An idea for a bill may come from anybody
Only Members of Congress can introduce a bill
Bills can be introduced at any time the House or Senate is in session
A Representative or Senator who introduces a bill becomes that billrsquos sponsor A bill may also have cosponsors
Once a Bill is introduced it is sent to committee for discussion and debate
The Bill must pass both houses in the exact same form in order to be sent to the President
Presidential Options
Sign the bill into law
Veto the bill
Do nothing
Presidential Options
1Sign the bill into law Immediately becomes law Only the Supreme Court can remove
the law
2Veto the bill Return to Congress unsignedmdashusually
with an explanation Congress can override the veto with
23 vote of both House
Presidential Options
3Do nothingIf Congress is in session 10
business days after the President receives the bill automatically becomes law
If Congress adjourns within 10 business days the bill diesmdashPocket Veto
Congress can do nothing to override this decision
4 year terms no more than a total of 10 years in
succession
Must be at least 35 years oldA resident of the United
States for 14 years A natural-born citizen
PresidentVice-PresidentCabinet
Presidential Advisors15 departments
bull Secretary of State
bull Secretary of the Treasury
bull Secretary of Defense
bull Attorney General
bull Secretary of the Interior
bull Secretary of Agriculture
bull Secretary of Commerce
bull Secretary of Labor
bull Secretary of Health and Human Services
bull Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
bull Secretary of Transportation
bull Secretary of Education
bull Secretary of Energy
bull Secretary of Veteransrsquo Affairs
bull Secretary of Homeland Security
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
National Security PowersLegislative Powers
Administrative PowersJudicial Powers
National Security Powers Serves as the Commander-in-Chief of
the armed forces Can authorize the use of troops
overseas To declare war officially he must get the approval of the Congress
Makes treaties with other nations however the Senate must approve any treaty before it becomes official
Nominates ambassadors with the agreement of the Senate
Legislative Powers Presents information on the state of
the union to Congress Recommends legislation to Congress Convenes both houses of Congress in
special sessions Approves laws passed by Congress
Administrative Powers ldquoTake care that the laws be faithfully
executedrdquo -- Article II Section 3 Appoints the heads of each Executive
Branch department Appoints ambassadors Supreme
Court Justices and other officials with approval of the Senate
Fills administrative vacancies during congressional recesses
Judicial Powers Grants reprieves and pardons for
Federal crimes (except impeachment)
Appoints Federal judges with the agreement of the Senate
Presidential ElectionElectoral College
Compromise Direct popular election vs
Election by CongressNumber of electors based on
total number of Senators and Representatives for each state Texas has 34 electors
Seven members were fine Till 1869Go up then downFrom 10-7But this act gave us nine
Chief Justice Year Appointed President
John G Roberts Jr
2005(CJ) Bush(CJ)
Associate Justices
Year Appointed President
Antonin Scalia 1986 Reagan
Anthony M Kennedyy
1988 Reagan
Clarence Thomas
1991 George HW Bush
Ruth BaderGinsburg
1993 Clinton
Stephen G Breyer
1994 Clinton
Samuel A Alito Jr
2006 GWBush
Sonia Sotomayor
2009 Obama
Elena Kagan 2010 Obama
Supreme Court Eight Justices and one Chief
Justice Appointed by the President and
approved by the Senate Appointed for life
as long as they wantrdquogood behaviorrdquo
Enumerated Powers of the
Supreme Court
Original Jurisdictionmdashhear directlyCases affecting Ambassadors
other public Ministers and Consuls (Diplomats)
Cases in which a state shall be party
Appellate Jurisdictionmdashreview decisions of lower court Admiralty and maritime cases Controversies involving one or
more states Controversies involving the
United States
bull Three levelsbull District trial courts -- lowest level of courts bull Appeals courts -- middle level of courts bull Supreme Court -- highest court in the country
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances
No one branch has more power than another
ExecutiveChecksOn the
Legislative
Can propose laws
Can veto laws
Can call specialsessions of Congress
Makes appointments
Negotiates foreign treaties
Can grant pardons to federal offenders
ExecutiveChecks On theJudicial
Appoints federal judges
Checks and Balances
Legislative
Checks
On the
JudicialLegislative
Checks
On the
Executive Can override Presidentrsquos veto
Confirms executive appointments
Ratifies treaties
Appropriates money
Can impeach and remove President
Can impeach and remove judges
Create lower federal courts
Can propose amendments to overrule judicial decisions
ldquoCongress shall make no laws abridging the freedom of speechrdquo
>
>
Free speechndashThe individual can
Voice any political belief Protest (without getting out of
control) Say things about someone that
are true Burn the flag Say racist and hate slogans
Free speech means someone might say something you disagree with
Free speechmdashlimits on the person
Cannot threaten to blow up airplanes schools or the President
No sexual harassment Incite riotsUse extremely crude language in a
public forumSay untrue things about someone
Freedom of the press
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the pressrdquo
>
Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libelndash intentionally injuring a personrsquos reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
Seven members were fine Till 1869Go up then downFrom 10-7But this act gave us nine
Chief Justice Year Appointed President
John G Roberts Jr
2005(CJ) Bush(CJ)
Associate Justices
Year Appointed President
Antonin Scalia 1986 Reagan
Anthony M Kennedyy
1988 Reagan
Clarence Thomas
1991 George HW Bush
Ruth BaderGinsburg
1993 Clinton
Stephen G Breyer
1994 Clinton
Samuel A Alito Jr
2006 GWBush
Sonia Sotomayor
2009 Obama
Elena Kagan 2010 Obama
Supreme Court Eight Justices and one Chief
Justice Appointed by the President and
approved by the Senate Appointed for life
as long as they wantrdquogood behaviorrdquo
Enumerated Powers of the
Supreme Court
Original Jurisdictionmdashhear directlyCases affecting Ambassadors
other public Ministers and Consuls (Diplomats)
Cases in which a state shall be party
Appellate Jurisdictionmdashreview decisions of lower court Admiralty and maritime cases Controversies involving one or
more states Controversies involving the
United States
bull Three levelsbull District trial courts -- lowest level of courts bull Appeals courts -- middle level of courts bull Supreme Court -- highest court in the country
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances
No one branch has more power than another
ExecutiveChecksOn the
Legislative
Can propose laws
Can veto laws
Can call specialsessions of Congress
Makes appointments
Negotiates foreign treaties
Can grant pardons to federal offenders
ExecutiveChecks On theJudicial
Appoints federal judges
Checks and Balances
Legislative
Checks
On the
JudicialLegislative
Checks
On the
Executive Can override Presidentrsquos veto
Confirms executive appointments
Ratifies treaties
Appropriates money
Can impeach and remove President
Can impeach and remove judges
Create lower federal courts
Can propose amendments to overrule judicial decisions
ldquoCongress shall make no laws abridging the freedom of speechrdquo
>
>
Free speechndashThe individual can
Voice any political belief Protest (without getting out of
control) Say things about someone that
are true Burn the flag Say racist and hate slogans
Free speech means someone might say something you disagree with
Free speechmdashlimits on the person
Cannot threaten to blow up airplanes schools or the President
No sexual harassment Incite riotsUse extremely crude language in a
public forumSay untrue things about someone
Freedom of the press
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the pressrdquo
>
Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libelndash intentionally injuring a personrsquos reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
Seven members were fine Till 1869Go up then downFrom 10-7But this act gave us nine
Chief Justice Year Appointed President
John G Roberts Jr
2005(CJ) Bush(CJ)
Associate Justices
Year Appointed President
Antonin Scalia 1986 Reagan
Anthony M Kennedyy
1988 Reagan
Clarence Thomas
1991 George HW Bush
Ruth BaderGinsburg
1993 Clinton
Stephen G Breyer
1994 Clinton
Samuel A Alito Jr
2006 GWBush
Sonia Sotomayor
2009 Obama
Elena Kagan 2010 Obama
Supreme Court Eight Justices and one Chief
Justice Appointed by the President and
approved by the Senate Appointed for life
as long as they wantrdquogood behaviorrdquo
Enumerated Powers of the
Supreme Court
Original Jurisdictionmdashhear directlyCases affecting Ambassadors
other public Ministers and Consuls (Diplomats)
Cases in which a state shall be party
Appellate Jurisdictionmdashreview decisions of lower court Admiralty and maritime cases Controversies involving one or
more states Controversies involving the
United States
bull Three levelsbull District trial courts -- lowest level of courts bull Appeals courts -- middle level of courts bull Supreme Court -- highest court in the country
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances
No one branch has more power than another
ExecutiveChecksOn the
Legislative
Can propose laws
Can veto laws
Can call specialsessions of Congress
Makes appointments
Negotiates foreign treaties
Can grant pardons to federal offenders
ExecutiveChecks On theJudicial
Appoints federal judges
Checks and Balances
Legislative
Checks
On the
JudicialLegislative
Checks
On the
Executive Can override Presidentrsquos veto
Confirms executive appointments
Ratifies treaties
Appropriates money
Can impeach and remove President
Can impeach and remove judges
Create lower federal courts
Can propose amendments to overrule judicial decisions
ldquoCongress shall make no laws abridging the freedom of speechrdquo
>
>
Free speechndashThe individual can
Voice any political belief Protest (without getting out of
control) Say things about someone that
are true Burn the flag Say racist and hate slogans
Free speech means someone might say something you disagree with
Free speechmdashlimits on the person
Cannot threaten to blow up airplanes schools or the President
No sexual harassment Incite riotsUse extremely crude language in a
public forumSay untrue things about someone
Freedom of the press
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the pressrdquo
>
Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libelndash intentionally injuring a personrsquos reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
Seven members were fine Till 1869Go up then downFrom 10-7But this act gave us nine
Chief Justice Year Appointed President
John G Roberts Jr
2005(CJ) Bush(CJ)
Associate Justices
Year Appointed President
Antonin Scalia 1986 Reagan
Anthony M Kennedyy
1988 Reagan
Clarence Thomas
1991 George HW Bush
Ruth BaderGinsburg
1993 Clinton
Stephen G Breyer
1994 Clinton
Samuel A Alito Jr
2006 GWBush
Sonia Sotomayor
2009 Obama
Elena Kagan 2010 Obama
Supreme Court Eight Justices and one Chief
Justice Appointed by the President and
approved by the Senate Appointed for life
as long as they wantrdquogood behaviorrdquo
Enumerated Powers of the
Supreme Court
Original Jurisdictionmdashhear directlyCases affecting Ambassadors
other public Ministers and Consuls (Diplomats)
Cases in which a state shall be party
Appellate Jurisdictionmdashreview decisions of lower court Admiralty and maritime cases Controversies involving one or
more states Controversies involving the
United States
bull Three levelsbull District trial courts -- lowest level of courts bull Appeals courts -- middle level of courts bull Supreme Court -- highest court in the country
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances
No one branch has more power than another
ExecutiveChecksOn the
Legislative
Can propose laws
Can veto laws
Can call specialsessions of Congress
Makes appointments
Negotiates foreign treaties
Can grant pardons to federal offenders
ExecutiveChecks On theJudicial
Appoints federal judges
Checks and Balances
Legislative
Checks
On the
JudicialLegislative
Checks
On the
Executive Can override Presidentrsquos veto
Confirms executive appointments
Ratifies treaties
Appropriates money
Can impeach and remove President
Can impeach and remove judges
Create lower federal courts
Can propose amendments to overrule judicial decisions
ldquoCongress shall make no laws abridging the freedom of speechrdquo
>
>
Free speechndashThe individual can
Voice any political belief Protest (without getting out of
control) Say things about someone that
are true Burn the flag Say racist and hate slogans
Free speech means someone might say something you disagree with
Free speechmdashlimits on the person
Cannot threaten to blow up airplanes schools or the President
No sexual harassment Incite riotsUse extremely crude language in a
public forumSay untrue things about someone
Freedom of the press
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the pressrdquo
>
Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libelndash intentionally injuring a personrsquos reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
Seven members were fine Till 1869Go up then downFrom 10-7But this act gave us nine
Chief Justice Year Appointed President
John G Roberts Jr
2005(CJ) Bush(CJ)
Associate Justices
Year Appointed President
Antonin Scalia 1986 Reagan
Anthony M Kennedyy
1988 Reagan
Clarence Thomas
1991 George HW Bush
Ruth BaderGinsburg
1993 Clinton
Stephen G Breyer
1994 Clinton
Samuel A Alito Jr
2006 GWBush
Sonia Sotomayor
2009 Obama
Elena Kagan 2010 Obama
Supreme Court Eight Justices and one Chief
Justice Appointed by the President and
approved by the Senate Appointed for life
as long as they wantrdquogood behaviorrdquo
Enumerated Powers of the
Supreme Court
Original Jurisdictionmdashhear directlyCases affecting Ambassadors
other public Ministers and Consuls (Diplomats)
Cases in which a state shall be party
Appellate Jurisdictionmdashreview decisions of lower court Admiralty and maritime cases Controversies involving one or
more states Controversies involving the
United States
bull Three levelsbull District trial courts -- lowest level of courts bull Appeals courts -- middle level of courts bull Supreme Court -- highest court in the country
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances
No one branch has more power than another
ExecutiveChecksOn the
Legislative
Can propose laws
Can veto laws
Can call specialsessions of Congress
Makes appointments
Negotiates foreign treaties
Can grant pardons to federal offenders
ExecutiveChecks On theJudicial
Appoints federal judges
Checks and Balances
Legislative
Checks
On the
JudicialLegislative
Checks
On the
Executive Can override Presidentrsquos veto
Confirms executive appointments
Ratifies treaties
Appropriates money
Can impeach and remove President
Can impeach and remove judges
Create lower federal courts
Can propose amendments to overrule judicial decisions
ldquoCongress shall make no laws abridging the freedom of speechrdquo
>
>
Free speechndashThe individual can
Voice any political belief Protest (without getting out of
control) Say things about someone that
are true Burn the flag Say racist and hate slogans
Free speech means someone might say something you disagree with
Free speechmdashlimits on the person
Cannot threaten to blow up airplanes schools or the President
No sexual harassment Incite riotsUse extremely crude language in a
public forumSay untrue things about someone
Freedom of the press
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the pressrdquo
>
Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libelndash intentionally injuring a personrsquos reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
Seven members were fine Till 1869Go up then downFrom 10-7But this act gave us nine
Chief Justice Year Appointed President
John G Roberts Jr
2005(CJ) Bush(CJ)
Associate Justices
Year Appointed President
Antonin Scalia 1986 Reagan
Anthony M Kennedyy
1988 Reagan
Clarence Thomas
1991 George HW Bush
Ruth BaderGinsburg
1993 Clinton
Stephen G Breyer
1994 Clinton
Samuel A Alito Jr
2006 GWBush
Sonia Sotomayor
2009 Obama
Elena Kagan 2010 Obama
Supreme Court Eight Justices and one Chief
Justice Appointed by the President and
approved by the Senate Appointed for life
as long as they wantrdquogood behaviorrdquo
Enumerated Powers of the
Supreme Court
Original Jurisdictionmdashhear directlyCases affecting Ambassadors
other public Ministers and Consuls (Diplomats)
Cases in which a state shall be party
Appellate Jurisdictionmdashreview decisions of lower court Admiralty and maritime cases Controversies involving one or
more states Controversies involving the
United States
bull Three levelsbull District trial courts -- lowest level of courts bull Appeals courts -- middle level of courts bull Supreme Court -- highest court in the country
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances
No one branch has more power than another
ExecutiveChecksOn the
Legislative
Can propose laws
Can veto laws
Can call specialsessions of Congress
Makes appointments
Negotiates foreign treaties
Can grant pardons to federal offenders
ExecutiveChecks On theJudicial
Appoints federal judges
Checks and Balances
Legislative
Checks
On the
JudicialLegislative
Checks
On the
Executive Can override Presidentrsquos veto
Confirms executive appointments
Ratifies treaties
Appropriates money
Can impeach and remove President
Can impeach and remove judges
Create lower federal courts
Can propose amendments to overrule judicial decisions
ldquoCongress shall make no laws abridging the freedom of speechrdquo
>
>
Free speechndashThe individual can
Voice any political belief Protest (without getting out of
control) Say things about someone that
are true Burn the flag Say racist and hate slogans
Free speech means someone might say something you disagree with
Free speechmdashlimits on the person
Cannot threaten to blow up airplanes schools or the President
No sexual harassment Incite riotsUse extremely crude language in a
public forumSay untrue things about someone
Freedom of the press
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the pressrdquo
>
Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libelndash intentionally injuring a personrsquos reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
Seven members were fine Till 1869Go up then downFrom 10-7But this act gave us nine
Chief Justice Year Appointed President
John G Roberts Jr
2005(CJ) Bush(CJ)
Associate Justices
Year Appointed President
Antonin Scalia 1986 Reagan
Anthony M Kennedyy
1988 Reagan
Clarence Thomas
1991 George HW Bush
Ruth BaderGinsburg
1993 Clinton
Stephen G Breyer
1994 Clinton
Samuel A Alito Jr
2006 GWBush
Sonia Sotomayor
2009 Obama
Elena Kagan 2010 Obama
Supreme Court Eight Justices and one Chief
Justice Appointed by the President and
approved by the Senate Appointed for life
as long as they wantrdquogood behaviorrdquo
Enumerated Powers of the
Supreme Court
Original Jurisdictionmdashhear directlyCases affecting Ambassadors
other public Ministers and Consuls (Diplomats)
Cases in which a state shall be party
Appellate Jurisdictionmdashreview decisions of lower court Admiralty and maritime cases Controversies involving one or
more states Controversies involving the
United States
bull Three levelsbull District trial courts -- lowest level of courts bull Appeals courts -- middle level of courts bull Supreme Court -- highest court in the country
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances
No one branch has more power than another
ExecutiveChecksOn the
Legislative
Can propose laws
Can veto laws
Can call specialsessions of Congress
Makes appointments
Negotiates foreign treaties
Can grant pardons to federal offenders
ExecutiveChecks On theJudicial
Appoints federal judges
Checks and Balances
Legislative
Checks
On the
JudicialLegislative
Checks
On the
Executive Can override Presidentrsquos veto
Confirms executive appointments
Ratifies treaties
Appropriates money
Can impeach and remove President
Can impeach and remove judges
Create lower federal courts
Can propose amendments to overrule judicial decisions
ldquoCongress shall make no laws abridging the freedom of speechrdquo
>
>
Free speechndashThe individual can
Voice any political belief Protest (without getting out of
control) Say things about someone that
are true Burn the flag Say racist and hate slogans
Free speech means someone might say something you disagree with
Free speechmdashlimits on the person
Cannot threaten to blow up airplanes schools or the President
No sexual harassment Incite riotsUse extremely crude language in a
public forumSay untrue things about someone
Freedom of the press
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the pressrdquo
>
Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libelndash intentionally injuring a personrsquos reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
Seven members were fine Till 1869Go up then downFrom 10-7But this act gave us nine
Chief Justice Year Appointed President
John G Roberts Jr
2005(CJ) Bush(CJ)
Associate Justices
Year Appointed President
Antonin Scalia 1986 Reagan
Anthony M Kennedyy
1988 Reagan
Clarence Thomas
1991 George HW Bush
Ruth BaderGinsburg
1993 Clinton
Stephen G Breyer
1994 Clinton
Samuel A Alito Jr
2006 GWBush
Sonia Sotomayor
2009 Obama
Elena Kagan 2010 Obama
Supreme Court Eight Justices and one Chief
Justice Appointed by the President and
approved by the Senate Appointed for life
as long as they wantrdquogood behaviorrdquo
Enumerated Powers of the
Supreme Court
Original Jurisdictionmdashhear directlyCases affecting Ambassadors
other public Ministers and Consuls (Diplomats)
Cases in which a state shall be party
Appellate Jurisdictionmdashreview decisions of lower court Admiralty and maritime cases Controversies involving one or
more states Controversies involving the
United States
bull Three levelsbull District trial courts -- lowest level of courts bull Appeals courts -- middle level of courts bull Supreme Court -- highest court in the country
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances
No one branch has more power than another
ExecutiveChecksOn the
Legislative
Can propose laws
Can veto laws
Can call specialsessions of Congress
Makes appointments
Negotiates foreign treaties
Can grant pardons to federal offenders
ExecutiveChecks On theJudicial
Appoints federal judges
Checks and Balances
Legislative
Checks
On the
JudicialLegislative
Checks
On the
Executive Can override Presidentrsquos veto
Confirms executive appointments
Ratifies treaties
Appropriates money
Can impeach and remove President
Can impeach and remove judges
Create lower federal courts
Can propose amendments to overrule judicial decisions
ldquoCongress shall make no laws abridging the freedom of speechrdquo
>
>
Free speechndashThe individual can
Voice any political belief Protest (without getting out of
control) Say things about someone that
are true Burn the flag Say racist and hate slogans
Free speech means someone might say something you disagree with
Free speechmdashlimits on the person
Cannot threaten to blow up airplanes schools or the President
No sexual harassment Incite riotsUse extremely crude language in a
public forumSay untrue things about someone
Freedom of the press
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the pressrdquo
>
Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libelndash intentionally injuring a personrsquos reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
Seven members were fine Till 1869Go up then downFrom 10-7But this act gave us nine
Chief Justice Year Appointed President
John G Roberts Jr
2005(CJ) Bush(CJ)
Associate Justices
Year Appointed President
Antonin Scalia 1986 Reagan
Anthony M Kennedyy
1988 Reagan
Clarence Thomas
1991 George HW Bush
Ruth BaderGinsburg
1993 Clinton
Stephen G Breyer
1994 Clinton
Samuel A Alito Jr
2006 GWBush
Sonia Sotomayor
2009 Obama
Elena Kagan 2010 Obama
Supreme Court Eight Justices and one Chief
Justice Appointed by the President and
approved by the Senate Appointed for life
as long as they wantrdquogood behaviorrdquo
Enumerated Powers of the
Supreme Court
Original Jurisdictionmdashhear directlyCases affecting Ambassadors
other public Ministers and Consuls (Diplomats)
Cases in which a state shall be party
Appellate Jurisdictionmdashreview decisions of lower court Admiralty and maritime cases Controversies involving one or
more states Controversies involving the
United States
bull Three levelsbull District trial courts -- lowest level of courts bull Appeals courts -- middle level of courts bull Supreme Court -- highest court in the country
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances
No one branch has more power than another
ExecutiveChecksOn the
Legislative
Can propose laws
Can veto laws
Can call specialsessions of Congress
Makes appointments
Negotiates foreign treaties
Can grant pardons to federal offenders
ExecutiveChecks On theJudicial
Appoints federal judges
Checks and Balances
Legislative
Checks
On the
JudicialLegislative
Checks
On the
Executive Can override Presidentrsquos veto
Confirms executive appointments
Ratifies treaties
Appropriates money
Can impeach and remove President
Can impeach and remove judges
Create lower federal courts
Can propose amendments to overrule judicial decisions
ldquoCongress shall make no laws abridging the freedom of speechrdquo
>
>
Free speechndashThe individual can
Voice any political belief Protest (without getting out of
control) Say things about someone that
are true Burn the flag Say racist and hate slogans
Free speech means someone might say something you disagree with
Free speechmdashlimits on the person
Cannot threaten to blow up airplanes schools or the President
No sexual harassment Incite riotsUse extremely crude language in a
public forumSay untrue things about someone
Freedom of the press
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the pressrdquo
>
Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libelndash intentionally injuring a personrsquos reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
Seven members were fine Till 1869Go up then downFrom 10-7But this act gave us nine
Chief Justice Year Appointed President
John G Roberts Jr
2005(CJ) Bush(CJ)
Associate Justices
Year Appointed President
Antonin Scalia 1986 Reagan
Anthony M Kennedyy
1988 Reagan
Clarence Thomas
1991 George HW Bush
Ruth BaderGinsburg
1993 Clinton
Stephen G Breyer
1994 Clinton
Samuel A Alito Jr
2006 GWBush
Sonia Sotomayor
2009 Obama
Elena Kagan 2010 Obama
Supreme Court Eight Justices and one Chief
Justice Appointed by the President and
approved by the Senate Appointed for life
as long as they wantrdquogood behaviorrdquo
Enumerated Powers of the
Supreme Court
Original Jurisdictionmdashhear directlyCases affecting Ambassadors
other public Ministers and Consuls (Diplomats)
Cases in which a state shall be party
Appellate Jurisdictionmdashreview decisions of lower court Admiralty and maritime cases Controversies involving one or
more states Controversies involving the
United States
bull Three levelsbull District trial courts -- lowest level of courts bull Appeals courts -- middle level of courts bull Supreme Court -- highest court in the country
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances
No one branch has more power than another
ExecutiveChecksOn the
Legislative
Can propose laws
Can veto laws
Can call specialsessions of Congress
Makes appointments
Negotiates foreign treaties
Can grant pardons to federal offenders
ExecutiveChecks On theJudicial
Appoints federal judges
Checks and Balances
Legislative
Checks
On the
JudicialLegislative
Checks
On the
Executive Can override Presidentrsquos veto
Confirms executive appointments
Ratifies treaties
Appropriates money
Can impeach and remove President
Can impeach and remove judges
Create lower federal courts
Can propose amendments to overrule judicial decisions
ldquoCongress shall make no laws abridging the freedom of speechrdquo
>
>
Free speechndashThe individual can
Voice any political belief Protest (without getting out of
control) Say things about someone that
are true Burn the flag Say racist and hate slogans
Free speech means someone might say something you disagree with
Free speechmdashlimits on the person
Cannot threaten to blow up airplanes schools or the President
No sexual harassment Incite riotsUse extremely crude language in a
public forumSay untrue things about someone
Freedom of the press
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the pressrdquo
>
Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libelndash intentionally injuring a personrsquos reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
Seven members were fine Till 1869Go up then downFrom 10-7But this act gave us nine
Chief Justice Year Appointed President
John G Roberts Jr
2005(CJ) Bush(CJ)
Associate Justices
Year Appointed President
Antonin Scalia 1986 Reagan
Anthony M Kennedyy
1988 Reagan
Clarence Thomas
1991 George HW Bush
Ruth BaderGinsburg
1993 Clinton
Stephen G Breyer
1994 Clinton
Samuel A Alito Jr
2006 GWBush
Sonia Sotomayor
2009 Obama
Elena Kagan 2010 Obama
Supreme Court Eight Justices and one Chief
Justice Appointed by the President and
approved by the Senate Appointed for life
as long as they wantrdquogood behaviorrdquo
Enumerated Powers of the
Supreme Court
Original Jurisdictionmdashhear directlyCases affecting Ambassadors
other public Ministers and Consuls (Diplomats)
Cases in which a state shall be party
Appellate Jurisdictionmdashreview decisions of lower court Admiralty and maritime cases Controversies involving one or
more states Controversies involving the
United States
bull Three levelsbull District trial courts -- lowest level of courts bull Appeals courts -- middle level of courts bull Supreme Court -- highest court in the country
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances
No one branch has more power than another
ExecutiveChecksOn the
Legislative
Can propose laws
Can veto laws
Can call specialsessions of Congress
Makes appointments
Negotiates foreign treaties
Can grant pardons to federal offenders
ExecutiveChecks On theJudicial
Appoints federal judges
Checks and Balances
Legislative
Checks
On the
JudicialLegislative
Checks
On the
Executive Can override Presidentrsquos veto
Confirms executive appointments
Ratifies treaties
Appropriates money
Can impeach and remove President
Can impeach and remove judges
Create lower federal courts
Can propose amendments to overrule judicial decisions
ldquoCongress shall make no laws abridging the freedom of speechrdquo
>
>
Free speechndashThe individual can
Voice any political belief Protest (without getting out of
control) Say things about someone that
are true Burn the flag Say racist and hate slogans
Free speech means someone might say something you disagree with
Free speechmdashlimits on the person
Cannot threaten to blow up airplanes schools or the President
No sexual harassment Incite riotsUse extremely crude language in a
public forumSay untrue things about someone
Freedom of the press
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the pressrdquo
>
Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libelndash intentionally injuring a personrsquos reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
Seven members were fine Till 1869Go up then downFrom 10-7But this act gave us nine
Chief Justice Year Appointed President
John G Roberts Jr
2005(CJ) Bush(CJ)
Associate Justices
Year Appointed President
Antonin Scalia 1986 Reagan
Anthony M Kennedyy
1988 Reagan
Clarence Thomas
1991 George HW Bush
Ruth BaderGinsburg
1993 Clinton
Stephen G Breyer
1994 Clinton
Samuel A Alito Jr
2006 GWBush
Sonia Sotomayor
2009 Obama
Elena Kagan 2010 Obama
Supreme Court Eight Justices and one Chief
Justice Appointed by the President and
approved by the Senate Appointed for life
as long as they wantrdquogood behaviorrdquo
Enumerated Powers of the
Supreme Court
Original Jurisdictionmdashhear directlyCases affecting Ambassadors
other public Ministers and Consuls (Diplomats)
Cases in which a state shall be party
Appellate Jurisdictionmdashreview decisions of lower court Admiralty and maritime cases Controversies involving one or
more states Controversies involving the
United States
bull Three levelsbull District trial courts -- lowest level of courts bull Appeals courts -- middle level of courts bull Supreme Court -- highest court in the country
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances
No one branch has more power than another
ExecutiveChecksOn the
Legislative
Can propose laws
Can veto laws
Can call specialsessions of Congress
Makes appointments
Negotiates foreign treaties
Can grant pardons to federal offenders
ExecutiveChecks On theJudicial
Appoints federal judges
Checks and Balances
Legislative
Checks
On the
JudicialLegislative
Checks
On the
Executive Can override Presidentrsquos veto
Confirms executive appointments
Ratifies treaties
Appropriates money
Can impeach and remove President
Can impeach and remove judges
Create lower federal courts
Can propose amendments to overrule judicial decisions
ldquoCongress shall make no laws abridging the freedom of speechrdquo
>
>
Free speechndashThe individual can
Voice any political belief Protest (without getting out of
control) Say things about someone that
are true Burn the flag Say racist and hate slogans
Free speech means someone might say something you disagree with
Free speechmdashlimits on the person
Cannot threaten to blow up airplanes schools or the President
No sexual harassment Incite riotsUse extremely crude language in a
public forumSay untrue things about someone
Freedom of the press
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the pressrdquo
>
Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libelndash intentionally injuring a personrsquos reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
Seven members were fine Till 1869Go up then downFrom 10-7But this act gave us nine
Chief Justice Year Appointed President
John G Roberts Jr
2005(CJ) Bush(CJ)
Associate Justices
Year Appointed President
Antonin Scalia 1986 Reagan
Anthony M Kennedyy
1988 Reagan
Clarence Thomas
1991 George HW Bush
Ruth BaderGinsburg
1993 Clinton
Stephen G Breyer
1994 Clinton
Samuel A Alito Jr
2006 GWBush
Sonia Sotomayor
2009 Obama
Elena Kagan 2010 Obama
Supreme Court Eight Justices and one Chief
Justice Appointed by the President and
approved by the Senate Appointed for life
as long as they wantrdquogood behaviorrdquo
Enumerated Powers of the
Supreme Court
Original Jurisdictionmdashhear directlyCases affecting Ambassadors
other public Ministers and Consuls (Diplomats)
Cases in which a state shall be party
Appellate Jurisdictionmdashreview decisions of lower court Admiralty and maritime cases Controversies involving one or
more states Controversies involving the
United States
bull Three levelsbull District trial courts -- lowest level of courts bull Appeals courts -- middle level of courts bull Supreme Court -- highest court in the country
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances
No one branch has more power than another
ExecutiveChecksOn the
Legislative
Can propose laws
Can veto laws
Can call specialsessions of Congress
Makes appointments
Negotiates foreign treaties
Can grant pardons to federal offenders
ExecutiveChecks On theJudicial
Appoints federal judges
Checks and Balances
Legislative
Checks
On the
JudicialLegislative
Checks
On the
Executive Can override Presidentrsquos veto
Confirms executive appointments
Ratifies treaties
Appropriates money
Can impeach and remove President
Can impeach and remove judges
Create lower federal courts
Can propose amendments to overrule judicial decisions
ldquoCongress shall make no laws abridging the freedom of speechrdquo
>
>
Free speechndashThe individual can
Voice any political belief Protest (without getting out of
control) Say things about someone that
are true Burn the flag Say racist and hate slogans
Free speech means someone might say something you disagree with
Free speechmdashlimits on the person
Cannot threaten to blow up airplanes schools or the President
No sexual harassment Incite riotsUse extremely crude language in a
public forumSay untrue things about someone
Freedom of the press
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the pressrdquo
>
Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libelndash intentionally injuring a personrsquos reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
Seven members were fine Till 1869Go up then downFrom 10-7But this act gave us nine
Chief Justice Year Appointed President
John G Roberts Jr
2005(CJ) Bush(CJ)
Associate Justices
Year Appointed President
Antonin Scalia 1986 Reagan
Anthony M Kennedyy
1988 Reagan
Clarence Thomas
1991 George HW Bush
Ruth BaderGinsburg
1993 Clinton
Stephen G Breyer
1994 Clinton
Samuel A Alito Jr
2006 GWBush
Sonia Sotomayor
2009 Obama
Elena Kagan 2010 Obama
Supreme Court Eight Justices and one Chief
Justice Appointed by the President and
approved by the Senate Appointed for life
as long as they wantrdquogood behaviorrdquo
Enumerated Powers of the
Supreme Court
Original Jurisdictionmdashhear directlyCases affecting Ambassadors
other public Ministers and Consuls (Diplomats)
Cases in which a state shall be party
Appellate Jurisdictionmdashreview decisions of lower court Admiralty and maritime cases Controversies involving one or
more states Controversies involving the
United States
bull Three levelsbull District trial courts -- lowest level of courts bull Appeals courts -- middle level of courts bull Supreme Court -- highest court in the country
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances
No one branch has more power than another
ExecutiveChecksOn the
Legislative
Can propose laws
Can veto laws
Can call specialsessions of Congress
Makes appointments
Negotiates foreign treaties
Can grant pardons to federal offenders
ExecutiveChecks On theJudicial
Appoints federal judges
Checks and Balances
Legislative
Checks
On the
JudicialLegislative
Checks
On the
Executive Can override Presidentrsquos veto
Confirms executive appointments
Ratifies treaties
Appropriates money
Can impeach and remove President
Can impeach and remove judges
Create lower federal courts
Can propose amendments to overrule judicial decisions
ldquoCongress shall make no laws abridging the freedom of speechrdquo
>
>
Free speechndashThe individual can
Voice any political belief Protest (without getting out of
control) Say things about someone that
are true Burn the flag Say racist and hate slogans
Free speech means someone might say something you disagree with
Free speechmdashlimits on the person
Cannot threaten to blow up airplanes schools or the President
No sexual harassment Incite riotsUse extremely crude language in a
public forumSay untrue things about someone
Freedom of the press
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the pressrdquo
>
Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libelndash intentionally injuring a personrsquos reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
Seven members were fine Till 1869Go up then downFrom 10-7But this act gave us nine
Chief Justice Year Appointed President
John G Roberts Jr
2005(CJ) Bush(CJ)
Associate Justices
Year Appointed President
Antonin Scalia 1986 Reagan
Anthony M Kennedyy
1988 Reagan
Clarence Thomas
1991 George HW Bush
Ruth BaderGinsburg
1993 Clinton
Stephen G Breyer
1994 Clinton
Samuel A Alito Jr
2006 GWBush
Sonia Sotomayor
2009 Obama
Elena Kagan 2010 Obama
Supreme Court Eight Justices and one Chief
Justice Appointed by the President and
approved by the Senate Appointed for life
as long as they wantrdquogood behaviorrdquo
Enumerated Powers of the
Supreme Court
Original Jurisdictionmdashhear directlyCases affecting Ambassadors
other public Ministers and Consuls (Diplomats)
Cases in which a state shall be party
Appellate Jurisdictionmdashreview decisions of lower court Admiralty and maritime cases Controversies involving one or
more states Controversies involving the
United States
bull Three levelsbull District trial courts -- lowest level of courts bull Appeals courts -- middle level of courts bull Supreme Court -- highest court in the country
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances
No one branch has more power than another
ExecutiveChecksOn the
Legislative
Can propose laws
Can veto laws
Can call specialsessions of Congress
Makes appointments
Negotiates foreign treaties
Can grant pardons to federal offenders
ExecutiveChecks On theJudicial
Appoints federal judges
Checks and Balances
Legislative
Checks
On the
JudicialLegislative
Checks
On the
Executive Can override Presidentrsquos veto
Confirms executive appointments
Ratifies treaties
Appropriates money
Can impeach and remove President
Can impeach and remove judges
Create lower federal courts
Can propose amendments to overrule judicial decisions
ldquoCongress shall make no laws abridging the freedom of speechrdquo
>
>
Free speechndashThe individual can
Voice any political belief Protest (without getting out of
control) Say things about someone that
are true Burn the flag Say racist and hate slogans
Free speech means someone might say something you disagree with
Free speechmdashlimits on the person
Cannot threaten to blow up airplanes schools or the President
No sexual harassment Incite riotsUse extremely crude language in a
public forumSay untrue things about someone
Freedom of the press
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the pressrdquo
>
Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libelndash intentionally injuring a personrsquos reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
Seven members were fine Till 1869Go up then downFrom 10-7But this act gave us nine
Chief Justice Year Appointed President
John G Roberts Jr
2005(CJ) Bush(CJ)
Associate Justices
Year Appointed President
Antonin Scalia 1986 Reagan
Anthony M Kennedyy
1988 Reagan
Clarence Thomas
1991 George HW Bush
Ruth BaderGinsburg
1993 Clinton
Stephen G Breyer
1994 Clinton
Samuel A Alito Jr
2006 GWBush
Sonia Sotomayor
2009 Obama
Elena Kagan 2010 Obama
Supreme Court Eight Justices and one Chief
Justice Appointed by the President and
approved by the Senate Appointed for life
as long as they wantrdquogood behaviorrdquo
Enumerated Powers of the
Supreme Court
Original Jurisdictionmdashhear directlyCases affecting Ambassadors
other public Ministers and Consuls (Diplomats)
Cases in which a state shall be party
Appellate Jurisdictionmdashreview decisions of lower court Admiralty and maritime cases Controversies involving one or
more states Controversies involving the
United States
bull Three levelsbull District trial courts -- lowest level of courts bull Appeals courts -- middle level of courts bull Supreme Court -- highest court in the country
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances
No one branch has more power than another
ExecutiveChecksOn the
Legislative
Can propose laws
Can veto laws
Can call specialsessions of Congress
Makes appointments
Negotiates foreign treaties
Can grant pardons to federal offenders
ExecutiveChecks On theJudicial
Appoints federal judges
Checks and Balances
Legislative
Checks
On the
JudicialLegislative
Checks
On the
Executive Can override Presidentrsquos veto
Confirms executive appointments
Ratifies treaties
Appropriates money
Can impeach and remove President
Can impeach and remove judges
Create lower federal courts
Can propose amendments to overrule judicial decisions
ldquoCongress shall make no laws abridging the freedom of speechrdquo
>
>
Free speechndashThe individual can
Voice any political belief Protest (without getting out of
control) Say things about someone that
are true Burn the flag Say racist and hate slogans
Free speech means someone might say something you disagree with
Free speechmdashlimits on the person
Cannot threaten to blow up airplanes schools or the President
No sexual harassment Incite riotsUse extremely crude language in a
public forumSay untrue things about someone
Freedom of the press
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the pressrdquo
>
Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libelndash intentionally injuring a personrsquos reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
Seven members were fine Till 1869Go up then downFrom 10-7But this act gave us nine
Chief Justice Year Appointed President
John G Roberts Jr
2005(CJ) Bush(CJ)
Associate Justices
Year Appointed President
Antonin Scalia 1986 Reagan
Anthony M Kennedyy
1988 Reagan
Clarence Thomas
1991 George HW Bush
Ruth BaderGinsburg
1993 Clinton
Stephen G Breyer
1994 Clinton
Samuel A Alito Jr
2006 GWBush
Sonia Sotomayor
2009 Obama
Elena Kagan 2010 Obama
Supreme Court Eight Justices and one Chief
Justice Appointed by the President and
approved by the Senate Appointed for life
as long as they wantrdquogood behaviorrdquo
Enumerated Powers of the
Supreme Court
Original Jurisdictionmdashhear directlyCases affecting Ambassadors
other public Ministers and Consuls (Diplomats)
Cases in which a state shall be party
Appellate Jurisdictionmdashreview decisions of lower court Admiralty and maritime cases Controversies involving one or
more states Controversies involving the
United States
bull Three levelsbull District trial courts -- lowest level of courts bull Appeals courts -- middle level of courts bull Supreme Court -- highest court in the country
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances
No one branch has more power than another
ExecutiveChecksOn the
Legislative
Can propose laws
Can veto laws
Can call specialsessions of Congress
Makes appointments
Negotiates foreign treaties
Can grant pardons to federal offenders
ExecutiveChecks On theJudicial
Appoints federal judges
Checks and Balances
Legislative
Checks
On the
JudicialLegislative
Checks
On the
Executive Can override Presidentrsquos veto
Confirms executive appointments
Ratifies treaties
Appropriates money
Can impeach and remove President
Can impeach and remove judges
Create lower federal courts
Can propose amendments to overrule judicial decisions
ldquoCongress shall make no laws abridging the freedom of speechrdquo
>
>
Free speechndashThe individual can
Voice any political belief Protest (without getting out of
control) Say things about someone that
are true Burn the flag Say racist and hate slogans
Free speech means someone might say something you disagree with
Free speechmdashlimits on the person
Cannot threaten to blow up airplanes schools or the President
No sexual harassment Incite riotsUse extremely crude language in a
public forumSay untrue things about someone
Freedom of the press
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the pressrdquo
>
Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libelndash intentionally injuring a personrsquos reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
Seven members were fine Till 1869Go up then downFrom 10-7But this act gave us nine
Chief Justice Year Appointed President
John G Roberts Jr
2005(CJ) Bush(CJ)
Associate Justices
Year Appointed President
Antonin Scalia 1986 Reagan
Anthony M Kennedyy
1988 Reagan
Clarence Thomas
1991 George HW Bush
Ruth BaderGinsburg
1993 Clinton
Stephen G Breyer
1994 Clinton
Samuel A Alito Jr
2006 GWBush
Sonia Sotomayor
2009 Obama
Elena Kagan 2010 Obama
Supreme Court Eight Justices and one Chief
Justice Appointed by the President and
approved by the Senate Appointed for life
as long as they wantrdquogood behaviorrdquo
Enumerated Powers of the
Supreme Court
Original Jurisdictionmdashhear directlyCases affecting Ambassadors
other public Ministers and Consuls (Diplomats)
Cases in which a state shall be party
Appellate Jurisdictionmdashreview decisions of lower court Admiralty and maritime cases Controversies involving one or
more states Controversies involving the
United States
bull Three levelsbull District trial courts -- lowest level of courts bull Appeals courts -- middle level of courts bull Supreme Court -- highest court in the country
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances
No one branch has more power than another
ExecutiveChecksOn the
Legislative
Can propose laws
Can veto laws
Can call specialsessions of Congress
Makes appointments
Negotiates foreign treaties
Can grant pardons to federal offenders
ExecutiveChecks On theJudicial
Appoints federal judges
Checks and Balances
Legislative
Checks
On the
JudicialLegislative
Checks
On the
Executive Can override Presidentrsquos veto
Confirms executive appointments
Ratifies treaties
Appropriates money
Can impeach and remove President
Can impeach and remove judges
Create lower federal courts
Can propose amendments to overrule judicial decisions
ldquoCongress shall make no laws abridging the freedom of speechrdquo
>
>
Free speechndashThe individual can
Voice any political belief Protest (without getting out of
control) Say things about someone that
are true Burn the flag Say racist and hate slogans
Free speech means someone might say something you disagree with
Free speechmdashlimits on the person
Cannot threaten to blow up airplanes schools or the President
No sexual harassment Incite riotsUse extremely crude language in a
public forumSay untrue things about someone
Freedom of the press
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the pressrdquo
>
Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libelndash intentionally injuring a personrsquos reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
Seven members were fine Till 1869Go up then downFrom 10-7But this act gave us nine
Chief Justice Year Appointed President
John G Roberts Jr
2005(CJ) Bush(CJ)
Associate Justices
Year Appointed President
Antonin Scalia 1986 Reagan
Anthony M Kennedyy
1988 Reagan
Clarence Thomas
1991 George HW Bush
Ruth BaderGinsburg
1993 Clinton
Stephen G Breyer
1994 Clinton
Samuel A Alito Jr
2006 GWBush
Sonia Sotomayor
2009 Obama
Elena Kagan 2010 Obama
Supreme Court Eight Justices and one Chief
Justice Appointed by the President and
approved by the Senate Appointed for life
as long as they wantrdquogood behaviorrdquo
Enumerated Powers of the
Supreme Court
Original Jurisdictionmdashhear directlyCases affecting Ambassadors
other public Ministers and Consuls (Diplomats)
Cases in which a state shall be party
Appellate Jurisdictionmdashreview decisions of lower court Admiralty and maritime cases Controversies involving one or
more states Controversies involving the
United States
bull Three levelsbull District trial courts -- lowest level of courts bull Appeals courts -- middle level of courts bull Supreme Court -- highest court in the country
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances
No one branch has more power than another
ExecutiveChecksOn the
Legislative
Can propose laws
Can veto laws
Can call specialsessions of Congress
Makes appointments
Negotiates foreign treaties
Can grant pardons to federal offenders
ExecutiveChecks On theJudicial
Appoints federal judges
Checks and Balances
Legislative
Checks
On the
JudicialLegislative
Checks
On the
Executive Can override Presidentrsquos veto
Confirms executive appointments
Ratifies treaties
Appropriates money
Can impeach and remove President
Can impeach and remove judges
Create lower federal courts
Can propose amendments to overrule judicial decisions
ldquoCongress shall make no laws abridging the freedom of speechrdquo
>
>
Free speechndashThe individual can
Voice any political belief Protest (without getting out of
control) Say things about someone that
are true Burn the flag Say racist and hate slogans
Free speech means someone might say something you disagree with
Free speechmdashlimits on the person
Cannot threaten to blow up airplanes schools or the President
No sexual harassment Incite riotsUse extremely crude language in a
public forumSay untrue things about someone
Freedom of the press
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the pressrdquo
>
Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libelndash intentionally injuring a personrsquos reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to ques
Supreme Court Eight Justices and one Chief
Justice Appointed by the President and
approved by the Senate Appointed for life
as long as they wantrdquogood behaviorrdquo
Enumerated Powers of the
Supreme Court
Original Jurisdictionmdashhear directlyCases affecting Ambassadors
other public Ministers and Consuls (Diplomats)
Cases in which a state shall be party
Appellate Jurisdictionmdashreview decisions of lower court Admiralty and maritime cases Controversies involving one or
more states Controversies involving the
United States
bull Three levelsbull District trial courts -- lowest level of courts bull Appeals courts -- middle level of courts bull Supreme Court -- highest court in the country
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances
No one branch has more power than another
ExecutiveChecksOn the
Legislative
Can propose laws
Can veto laws
Can call specialsessions of Congress
Makes appointments
Negotiates foreign treaties
Can grant pardons to federal offenders
ExecutiveChecks On theJudicial
Appoints federal judges
Checks and Balances
Legislative
Checks
On the
JudicialLegislative
Checks
On the
Executive Can override Presidentrsquos veto
Confirms executive appointments
Ratifies treaties
Appropriates money
Can impeach and remove President
Can impeach and remove judges
Create lower federal courts
Can propose amendments to overrule judicial decisions
ldquoCongress shall make no laws abridging the freedom of speechrdquo
>
>
Free speechndashThe individual can
Voice any political belief Protest (without getting out of
control) Say things about someone that
are true Burn the flag Say racist and hate slogans
Free speech means someone might say something you disagree with
Free speechmdashlimits on the person
Cannot threaten to blow up airplanes schools or the President
No sexual harassment Incite riotsUse extremely crude language in a
public forumSay untrue things about someone
Freedom of the press
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the pressrdquo
>
Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libelndash intentionally injuring a personrsquos reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to ques
Enumerated Powers of the
Supreme Court
Original Jurisdictionmdashhear directlyCases affecting Ambassadors
other public Ministers and Consuls (Diplomats)
Cases in which a state shall be party
Appellate Jurisdictionmdashreview decisions of lower court Admiralty and maritime cases Controversies involving one or
more states Controversies involving the
United States
bull Three levelsbull District trial courts -- lowest level of courts bull Appeals courts -- middle level of courts bull Supreme Court -- highest court in the country
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances
No one branch has more power than another
ExecutiveChecksOn the
Legislative
Can propose laws
Can veto laws
Can call specialsessions of Congress
Makes appointments
Negotiates foreign treaties
Can grant pardons to federal offenders
ExecutiveChecks On theJudicial
Appoints federal judges
Checks and Balances
Legislative
Checks
On the
JudicialLegislative
Checks
On the
Executive Can override Presidentrsquos veto
Confirms executive appointments
Ratifies treaties
Appropriates money
Can impeach and remove President
Can impeach and remove judges
Create lower federal courts
Can propose amendments to overrule judicial decisions
ldquoCongress shall make no laws abridging the freedom of speechrdquo
>
>
Free speechndashThe individual can
Voice any political belief Protest (without getting out of
control) Say things about someone that
are true Burn the flag Say racist and hate slogans
Free speech means someone might say something you disagree with
Free speechmdashlimits on the person
Cannot threaten to blow up airplanes schools or the President
No sexual harassment Incite riotsUse extremely crude language in a
public forumSay untrue things about someone
Freedom of the press
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the pressrdquo
>
Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libelndash intentionally injuring a personrsquos reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to ques
Original Jurisdictionmdashhear directlyCases affecting Ambassadors
other public Ministers and Consuls (Diplomats)
Cases in which a state shall be party
Appellate Jurisdictionmdashreview decisions of lower court Admiralty and maritime cases Controversies involving one or
more states Controversies involving the
United States
bull Three levelsbull District trial courts -- lowest level of courts bull Appeals courts -- middle level of courts bull Supreme Court -- highest court in the country
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances
No one branch has more power than another
ExecutiveChecksOn the
Legislative
Can propose laws
Can veto laws
Can call specialsessions of Congress
Makes appointments
Negotiates foreign treaties
Can grant pardons to federal offenders
ExecutiveChecks On theJudicial
Appoints federal judges
Checks and Balances
Legislative
Checks
On the
JudicialLegislative
Checks
On the
Executive Can override Presidentrsquos veto
Confirms executive appointments
Ratifies treaties
Appropriates money
Can impeach and remove President
Can impeach and remove judges
Create lower federal courts
Can propose amendments to overrule judicial decisions
ldquoCongress shall make no laws abridging the freedom of speechrdquo
>
>
Free speechndashThe individual can
Voice any political belief Protest (without getting out of
control) Say things about someone that
are true Burn the flag Say racist and hate slogans
Free speech means someone might say something you disagree with
Free speechmdashlimits on the person
Cannot threaten to blow up airplanes schools or the President
No sexual harassment Incite riotsUse extremely crude language in a
public forumSay untrue things about someone
Freedom of the press
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the pressrdquo
>
Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libelndash intentionally injuring a personrsquos reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to ques
Appellate Jurisdictionmdashreview decisions of lower court Admiralty and maritime cases Controversies involving one or
more states Controversies involving the
United States
bull Three levelsbull District trial courts -- lowest level of courts bull Appeals courts -- middle level of courts bull Supreme Court -- highest court in the country
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances
No one branch has more power than another
ExecutiveChecksOn the
Legislative
Can propose laws
Can veto laws
Can call specialsessions of Congress
Makes appointments
Negotiates foreign treaties
Can grant pardons to federal offenders
ExecutiveChecks On theJudicial
Appoints federal judges
Checks and Balances
Legislative
Checks
On the
JudicialLegislative
Checks
On the
Executive Can override Presidentrsquos veto
Confirms executive appointments
Ratifies treaties
Appropriates money
Can impeach and remove President
Can impeach and remove judges
Create lower federal courts
Can propose amendments to overrule judicial decisions
ldquoCongress shall make no laws abridging the freedom of speechrdquo
>
>
Free speechndashThe individual can
Voice any political belief Protest (without getting out of
control) Say things about someone that
are true Burn the flag Say racist and hate slogans
Free speech means someone might say something you disagree with
Free speechmdashlimits on the person
Cannot threaten to blow up airplanes schools or the President
No sexual harassment Incite riotsUse extremely crude language in a
public forumSay untrue things about someone
Freedom of the press
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the pressrdquo
>
Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libelndash intentionally injuring a personrsquos reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to ques
bull Three levelsbull District trial courts -- lowest level of courts bull Appeals courts -- middle level of courts bull Supreme Court -- highest court in the country
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances
No one branch has more power than another
ExecutiveChecksOn the
Legislative
Can propose laws
Can veto laws
Can call specialsessions of Congress
Makes appointments
Negotiates foreign treaties
Can grant pardons to federal offenders
ExecutiveChecks On theJudicial
Appoints federal judges
Checks and Balances
Legislative
Checks
On the
JudicialLegislative
Checks
On the
Executive Can override Presidentrsquos veto
Confirms executive appointments
Ratifies treaties
Appropriates money
Can impeach and remove President
Can impeach and remove judges
Create lower federal courts
Can propose amendments to overrule judicial decisions
ldquoCongress shall make no laws abridging the freedom of speechrdquo
>
>
Free speechndashThe individual can
Voice any political belief Protest (without getting out of
control) Say things about someone that
are true Burn the flag Say racist and hate slogans
Free speech means someone might say something you disagree with
Free speechmdashlimits on the person
Cannot threaten to blow up airplanes schools or the President
No sexual harassment Incite riotsUse extremely crude language in a
public forumSay untrue things about someone
Freedom of the press
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the pressrdquo
>
Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libelndash intentionally injuring a personrsquos reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
ldquoCongress shall make no laws abridging the freedom of speechrdquo
>
>
Free speechndashThe individual can
Voice any political belief Protest (without getting out of
control) Say things about someone that
are true Burn the flag Say racist and hate slogans
Free speech means someone might say something you disagree with
Free speechmdashlimits on the person
Cannot threaten to blow up airplanes schools or the President
No sexual harassment Incite riotsUse extremely crude language in a
public forumSay untrue things about someone
Freedom of the press
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the pressrdquo
>
Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libelndash intentionally injuring a personrsquos reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
ldquoCongress shall make no laws abridging the freedom of speechrdquo
>
>
Free speechndashThe individual can
Voice any political belief Protest (without getting out of
control) Say things about someone that
are true Burn the flag Say racist and hate slogans
Free speech means someone might say something you disagree with
Free speechmdashlimits on the person
Cannot threaten to blow up airplanes schools or the President
No sexual harassment Incite riotsUse extremely crude language in a
public forumSay untrue things about someone
Freedom of the press
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the pressrdquo
>
Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libelndash intentionally injuring a personrsquos reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
ldquoCongress shall make no laws abridging the freedom of speechrdquo
>
>
Free speechndashThe individual can
Voice any political belief Protest (without getting out of
control) Say things about someone that
are true Burn the flag Say racist and hate slogans
Free speech means someone might say something you disagree with
Free speechmdashlimits on the person
Cannot threaten to blow up airplanes schools or the President
No sexual harassment Incite riotsUse extremely crude language in a
public forumSay untrue things about someone
Freedom of the press
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the pressrdquo
>
Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libelndash intentionally injuring a personrsquos reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
ldquoCongress shall make no laws abridging the freedom of speechrdquo
>
>
Free speechndashThe individual can
Voice any political belief Protest (without getting out of
control) Say things about someone that
are true Burn the flag Say racist and hate slogans
Free speech means someone might say something you disagree with
Free speechmdashlimits on the person
Cannot threaten to blow up airplanes schools or the President
No sexual harassment Incite riotsUse extremely crude language in a
public forumSay untrue things about someone
Freedom of the press
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the pressrdquo
>
Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libelndash intentionally injuring a personrsquos reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
ldquoCongress shall make no laws abridging the freedom of speechrdquo
>
>
Free speechndashThe individual can
Voice any political belief Protest (without getting out of
control) Say things about someone that
are true Burn the flag Say racist and hate slogans
Free speech means someone might say something you disagree with
Free speechmdashlimits on the person
Cannot threaten to blow up airplanes schools or the President
No sexual harassment Incite riotsUse extremely crude language in a
public forumSay untrue things about someone
Freedom of the press
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the pressrdquo
>
Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libelndash intentionally injuring a personrsquos reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
ldquoCongress shall make no laws abridging the freedom of speechrdquo
>
>
Free speechndashThe individual can
Voice any political belief Protest (without getting out of
control) Say things about someone that
are true Burn the flag Say racist and hate slogans
Free speech means someone might say something you disagree with
Free speechmdashlimits on the person
Cannot threaten to blow up airplanes schools or the President
No sexual harassment Incite riotsUse extremely crude language in a
public forumSay untrue things about someone
Freedom of the press
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the pressrdquo
>
Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libelndash intentionally injuring a personrsquos reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
ldquoCongress shall make no laws abridging the freedom of speechrdquo
>
>
Free speechndashThe individual can
Voice any political belief Protest (without getting out of
control) Say things about someone that
are true Burn the flag Say racist and hate slogans
Free speech means someone might say something you disagree with
Free speechmdashlimits on the person
Cannot threaten to blow up airplanes schools or the President
No sexual harassment Incite riotsUse extremely crude language in a
public forumSay untrue things about someone
Freedom of the press
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the pressrdquo
>
Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libelndash intentionally injuring a personrsquos reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
ldquoCongress shall make no laws abridging the freedom of speechrdquo
>
>
Free speechndashThe individual can
Voice any political belief Protest (without getting out of
control) Say things about someone that
are true Burn the flag Say racist and hate slogans
Free speech means someone might say something you disagree with
Free speechmdashlimits on the person
Cannot threaten to blow up airplanes schools or the President
No sexual harassment Incite riotsUse extremely crude language in a
public forumSay untrue things about someone
Freedom of the press
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the pressrdquo
>
Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libelndash intentionally injuring a personrsquos reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
ldquoCongress shall make no laws abridging the freedom of speechrdquo
>
>
Free speechndashThe individual can
Voice any political belief Protest (without getting out of
control) Say things about someone that
are true Burn the flag Say racist and hate slogans
Free speech means someone might say something you disagree with
Free speechmdashlimits on the person
Cannot threaten to blow up airplanes schools or the President
No sexual harassment Incite riotsUse extremely crude language in a
public forumSay untrue things about someone
Freedom of the press
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the pressrdquo
>
Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libelndash intentionally injuring a personrsquos reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
ldquoCongress shall make no laws abridging the freedom of speechrdquo
>
>
Free speechndashThe individual can
Voice any political belief Protest (without getting out of
control) Say things about someone that
are true Burn the flag Say racist and hate slogans
Free speech means someone might say something you disagree with
Free speechmdashlimits on the person
Cannot threaten to blow up airplanes schools or the President
No sexual harassment Incite riotsUse extremely crude language in a
public forumSay untrue things about someone
Freedom of the press
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the pressrdquo
>
Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libelndash intentionally injuring a personrsquos reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
ldquoCongress shall make no laws abridging the freedom of speechrdquo
>
>
Free speechndashThe individual can
Voice any political belief Protest (without getting out of
control) Say things about someone that
are true Burn the flag Say racist and hate slogans
Free speech means someone might say something you disagree with
Free speechmdashlimits on the person
Cannot threaten to blow up airplanes schools or the President
No sexual harassment Incite riotsUse extremely crude language in a
public forumSay untrue things about someone
Freedom of the press
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the pressrdquo
>
Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libelndash intentionally injuring a personrsquos reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
ldquoCongress shall make no laws abridging the freedom of speechrdquo
>
>
Free speechndashThe individual can
Voice any political belief Protest (without getting out of
control) Say things about someone that
are true Burn the flag Say racist and hate slogans
Free speech means someone might say something you disagree with
Free speechmdashlimits on the person
Cannot threaten to blow up airplanes schools or the President
No sexual harassment Incite riotsUse extremely crude language in a
public forumSay untrue things about someone
Freedom of the press
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the pressrdquo
>
Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libelndash intentionally injuring a personrsquos reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
ldquoCongress shall make no laws abridging the freedom of speechrdquo
>
>
Free speechndashThe individual can
Voice any political belief Protest (without getting out of
control) Say things about someone that
are true Burn the flag Say racist and hate slogans
Free speech means someone might say something you disagree with
Free speechmdashlimits on the person
Cannot threaten to blow up airplanes schools or the President
No sexual harassment Incite riotsUse extremely crude language in a
public forumSay untrue things about someone
Freedom of the press
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the pressrdquo
>
Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libelndash intentionally injuring a personrsquos reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
ldquoCongress shall make no laws abridging the freedom of speechrdquo
>
>
Free speechndashThe individual can
Voice any political belief Protest (without getting out of
control) Say things about someone that
are true Burn the flag Say racist and hate slogans
Free speech means someone might say something you disagree with
Free speechmdashlimits on the person
Cannot threaten to blow up airplanes schools or the President
No sexual harassment Incite riotsUse extremely crude language in a
public forumSay untrue things about someone
Freedom of the press
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the pressrdquo
>
Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libelndash intentionally injuring a personrsquos reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
ldquoCongress shall make no laws abridging the freedom of speechrdquo
>
>
Free speechndashThe individual can
Voice any political belief Protest (without getting out of
control) Say things about someone that
are true Burn the flag Say racist and hate slogans
Free speech means someone might say something you disagree with
Free speechmdashlimits on the person
Cannot threaten to blow up airplanes schools or the President
No sexual harassment Incite riotsUse extremely crude language in a
public forumSay untrue things about someone
Freedom of the press
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the pressrdquo
>
Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libelndash intentionally injuring a personrsquos reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
ldquoCongress shall make no laws abridging the freedom of speechrdquo
>
>
Free speechndashThe individual can
Voice any political belief Protest (without getting out of
control) Say things about someone that
are true Burn the flag Say racist and hate slogans
Free speech means someone might say something you disagree with
Free speechmdashlimits on the person
Cannot threaten to blow up airplanes schools or the President
No sexual harassment Incite riotsUse extremely crude language in a
public forumSay untrue things about someone
Freedom of the press
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the pressrdquo
>
Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libelndash intentionally injuring a personrsquos reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to ques
Free exercise of religion
Establishment clause-Government
Can Cannot Teach about
religions in school Allow voluntary
prayer in many examples
Transport students to a religious school
Read Bible for culture or literacy content
Establish a state religion
Order a prayer Teach religious
doctrine in the school
Pay seminary teachers
Teach creationism
Free ExercisemdashThe personCan Cannot
Choose to worship whenwhere one chooses
Lead a prayer in most examples
Ask questions about religions
Worship whom or whatever heshe wants
Break the law and claim it is a religious belief
Raise children without an education
Deprive children of basic needs
Force others to follow hisher religious practices
Freedom of speech
ldquoCongress shall make no laws abridging the freedom of speechrdquo
>
>
Free speechndashThe individual can
Voice any political belief Protest (without getting out of
control) Say things about someone that
are true Burn the flag Say racist and hate slogans
Free speech means someone might say something you disagree with
Free speechmdashlimits on the person
Cannot threaten to blow up airplanes schools or the President
No sexual harassment Incite riotsUse extremely crude language in a
public forumSay untrue things about someone
Freedom of the press
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the pressrdquo
>
Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libelndash intentionally injuring a personrsquos reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to ques
Establishment clause-Government
Can Cannot Teach about
religions in school Allow voluntary
prayer in many examples
Transport students to a religious school
Read Bible for culture or literacy content
Establish a state religion
Order a prayer Teach religious
doctrine in the school
Pay seminary teachers
Teach creationism
Free ExercisemdashThe personCan Cannot
Choose to worship whenwhere one chooses
Lead a prayer in most examples
Ask questions about religions
Worship whom or whatever heshe wants
Break the law and claim it is a religious belief
Raise children without an education
Deprive children of basic needs
Force others to follow hisher religious practices
Freedom of speech
ldquoCongress shall make no laws abridging the freedom of speechrdquo
>
>
Free speechndashThe individual can
Voice any political belief Protest (without getting out of
control) Say things about someone that
are true Burn the flag Say racist and hate slogans
Free speech means someone might say something you disagree with
Free speechmdashlimits on the person
Cannot threaten to blow up airplanes schools or the President
No sexual harassment Incite riotsUse extremely crude language in a
public forumSay untrue things about someone
Freedom of the press
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the pressrdquo
>
Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libelndash intentionally injuring a personrsquos reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to ques
Free ExercisemdashThe personCan Cannot
Choose to worship whenwhere one chooses
Lead a prayer in most examples
Ask questions about religions
Worship whom or whatever heshe wants
Break the law and claim it is a religious belief
Raise children without an education
Deprive children of basic needs
Force others to follow hisher religious practices
Freedom of speech
ldquoCongress shall make no laws abridging the freedom of speechrdquo
>
>
Free speechndashThe individual can
Voice any political belief Protest (without getting out of
control) Say things about someone that
are true Burn the flag Say racist and hate slogans
Free speech means someone might say something you disagree with
Free speechmdashlimits on the person
Cannot threaten to blow up airplanes schools or the President
No sexual harassment Incite riotsUse extremely crude language in a
public forumSay untrue things about someone
Freedom of the press
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the pressrdquo
>
Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libelndash intentionally injuring a personrsquos reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to ques
Freedom of speech
ldquoCongress shall make no laws abridging the freedom of speechrdquo
>
>
Free speechndashThe individual can
Voice any political belief Protest (without getting out of
control) Say things about someone that
are true Burn the flag Say racist and hate slogans
Free speech means someone might say something you disagree with
Free speechmdashlimits on the person
Cannot threaten to blow up airplanes schools or the President
No sexual harassment Incite riotsUse extremely crude language in a
public forumSay untrue things about someone
Freedom of the press
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the pressrdquo
>
Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libelndash intentionally injuring a personrsquos reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to ques
Free speechndashThe individual can
Voice any political belief Protest (without getting out of
control) Say things about someone that
are true Burn the flag Say racist and hate slogans
Free speech means someone might say something you disagree with
Free speechmdashlimits on the person
Cannot threaten to blow up airplanes schools or the President
No sexual harassment Incite riotsUse extremely crude language in a
public forumSay untrue things about someone
Freedom of the press
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the pressrdquo
>
Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libelndash intentionally injuring a personrsquos reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to ques
Free speechmdashlimits on the person
Cannot threaten to blow up airplanes schools or the President
No sexual harassment Incite riotsUse extremely crude language in a
public forumSay untrue things about someone
Freedom of the press
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the pressrdquo
>
Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libelndash intentionally injuring a personrsquos reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to ques
Freedom of the press
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the pressrdquo
>
Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libelndash intentionally injuring a personrsquos reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to ques
Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libelndash intentionally injuring a personrsquos reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to ques
Freedom of Assembly
Congress shall make no law Abridging The people to peaceably assemblerdquo
>
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to ques
Freedom of Assembly--Individual
Can Cannot
Protest Parade (with a
permit) Parade chanting
hate slogans Gang members
can congregate in public
Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows
Hang out on private land against owners willmdashloitering
Teen curfew
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to ques
Petition the Government
ldquoCongress shall make no law Abridging the people to petition the government for a redress of grievancesrdquo
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to ques
Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs committed by the government
The courts decide the wrongs
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to ques
2nd AmendmentmdashRight to bear arms
ldquoA well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringedrdquo
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to ques
What is the debate with the right to bear arms
How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of law abiding citizens
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to ques
Third AmendmentmdashQuartering of Troops
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to ques
Rights of the Accused Amendments 4-8
>
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to ques
Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home Probable
cause A warrant
signed by a judge
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to ques
Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twicemdashcalled ldquoDouble Jeopardyrdquo
You do not have to testify against yourself ldquoI plead the fifthrdquo
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays for it
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to ques
Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to ques
Sixth Amendment
Jury trial in civil cases as well as criminal cases
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to ques
Eighth Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to ques
Tenth Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to ques
The ldquoCivil Warrdquo Amendments
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibits slavery in the United States
The 14th Amendment (1868) establishes that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and that no state shall deprive citizens of their rights under the Constitution or deny ldquoequal protection of the lawsrdquo
The 15th Amendment established the right of citizens to vote regardless of ldquorace creed color or previous condition of servituderdquo
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to ques
Voting Rights Amendments
15th Amendment regardless of ldquorace creed color or
previous condition of servituderdquo 19th Amendment
Women shall have the right to vote 23rd Amendment
District of Columbia suffrage 24th Amendment
No one has to pay a tax to vote 26th Amendment
18-year-olds given right to vote
TAX
>
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to ques
Prohibition
18th Amendment Illegal to make sell distribute or
drink alcoholic beverages21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to ques
Functions of Government
1 Defense 2 Law Enforcement 3 Postal System 4 Highways 5 Veterans Benefits 6 Welfare 7 Social Security 8 Foreign Relations 9 Natural Resources 10 Agriculture
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to ques
Functions of Government
DefenseDepartment of Defense
Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Protects the nationDefend our interests
around the world
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to ques
Functions of Government
Law Enforcement Preserve public order Protect citizensrsquo rights and freedom
Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) Part of the US Department of Justice
US Postal Service Delivery of written communications Handle more than 165 billion pieces
of mail each year Deliveries to nearly 29000 post
offices in each country
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to ques
Functions of Government
Highways More than 38 million miles of
interstate highways and federal roads
Highway Trust FundHelps finance construction and
maintenance with funds from theIncome from taxes on gasoline tires and
engine parts
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to ques
Functions of Government
Veteransrsquo Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits to more than 25 million
veterans and their families
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to ques
Functions of Government
Welfare US Department of Health and Human
ResourcesFood StampsAid to families with Dependent ChildrenSupplemental Security income
Social Security Pensions for retired persons Disability pay and medical insurance
for the elderly Financed through fixed contributions
from workers and their employers
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to ques
Functions of Government
Foreign RelationsForeign policy
President Assisted by the Department of State
Maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Help encourage international trade for US products and services
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to ques
Functions of Government Natural Resources
550 million+ acres of land under its jurisdiction Protect and preservemdashland water minerals fish
wildlife National Park Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Indian Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Independent agency of the federal government Control and end pollution of air soil and water from
solid wastes noise radiation and toxic substances
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to ques
Functions of Government Agriculture
Improve farm income Expand markets abroad for agricultural products Enhance the environment and agricultural production Reduce hunger and malnutrition in the US Rural development and credit programs Food inspection and grading servicesmdashfood quality
Subsidiesmdashmonies paid to farmers and ranchers to regulate or stimulate the production of various agricultural products
Extension agents demonstrate new methods and technologies to farmers and ranchers
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to ques
Financing the Government
The federal government is the nationrsquos largest employer borrower spender and consumer
Taxes Borrowing money Management
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to ques
Revenue
Most government revenues are received through taxes
Individual taxesmdashlargest source of money Other taxes
Corporate income taxes Excise taxes on goods and services Customs duties Social Security taxes
Miscellaneous income Sale of government assetsmdashoffshore drilling
rights and land Collection of various licenses and fees
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to ques
Borrowing Money
National Debt
The money the government owes
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to ques
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE To your left folks is the Washington Monument to your right the White House And over there just beyond the Capitol is the National Debt
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to ques
TOUR GUIDE The debt was born in 1790 when our new government took over 75 million the colonies spent in the Revolutionary War
TOUR GUIDE Alexander Hamilton our first Secretary of the Treasury (hes on the 10 you know) wanted a federal debt to provide a reason to establish taxes to support our new nation
Tyrannosaurus Debt
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
SenatorsmdashTexas
Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
Slide 28
Slide 29
Slide 30
Slide 31
Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
Slide 34
Slide 35
Slide 36
Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
Slide 40
Slide 41
The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
Slide 44
Slide 45
Slide 46
Slide 47
Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
Slide 50
Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
Slide 54
Slide 55
Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
Slide 59
Slide 60
Relationship Between States and National Government
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to ques
TOUR GUIDE The Civil War ran up a debt of almost three billion dollars that still wasnt paid off by World War One
Were spending money we dont haveOr so it would appearThe deficit is that amount we overspend each yearThough congressmen and senatorsMake vows to cut its sizeDespite their honest efforts
The debt just seems to rise
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
Slide 2
No More Kings
Slide 4
Four Parts
Basic Ideas
Slide 7
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
Slide 10
Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
Slide 17
The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
Slide 21
The Federal Capital Building
Slide 23
Slide 24
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Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
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Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
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Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
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The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
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Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
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Supreme Court Justices
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Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
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Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
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Relationship Between States and National Government
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to ques
Tyrannosaurus DebtTOUR GUIDE And this is the US Treasury
It sells Treasury Bonds bills and notes and savings bonds to finance the debt The US government promises to pay the owner interest plus the value of each bond at a future date
TOUR GUIDE Feeding time is ALL the time
Management
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects all taxes imposed by the the federal
government More than 100 million tax returns yearly
The US Customs Service Collects taxes called duties on many imported
goods Prevents illegal goods from being smuggled into
the US The Treasurer of the US
Manages all government funds Pays all bills
Management
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Reviews and alters budget requests from
departments of the executive branch to comply with the preferences of the President
Federal Reserve Board Independent agency of the government Regulates credit and borrowing in the
American banking system
It is our job as citizens to pay attention to politics to
question to participate
Democracy only functions if its citizens are
educated critical thinkers
Citizenship in the Nation
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No More Kings
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Four Parts
Basic Ideas
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Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 (2)
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Basic Ideas (2)
I Popular Sovereignty
II Limited Government
III Federalism
IV Separation of Powers
V Checks and Balances
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The Preamble
What Does It Mean
Three-Ring Government
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The Federal Capital Building
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Representative- TX
Enumerated Powersmdash powers specifically granted in the Constitut
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Elastic Clause
Types of Legislation
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Presidential Options
Presidential Options (2)
Presidential Options (3)
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The Cabinet
Enumerated Powers of the President
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Presidential Election Electoral College
Electoral College Map 2008 Presidential Election
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Supreme Court Justices
Slide 52
Enumerated Powers of the Supreme Court
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Federal Court System
Checks and Balances No one branch has more power than another
Checks and Balances
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Relationship Between States and National Government