The U.S. Constitution

The U.S. Constitution

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The Purposes of the Preamble

Preamble

We the people of United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

Separation of Powers

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Legislative

ExecutiveJudical

The Legislative Branch

The Powers of the Congress

• Writes the laws• Confirms presidential appointments• Approves treaties• Grants money• Declares War

The Executive Branch

The Powers of the Executive

• Proposes laws• Administers the law• Commands armed forces• Appoints ambassadors and other officals• Conducts foreign policy• Make treaties

The Judical Branch

The Powers of the Supreme Court

• Interprets the Constitution and other laws• Reveiws lower-court decisions

Federal Judical System

Courts of Appeals Review appeals from district courts.

District CourtsHolds trial

Supreme CourtReviews cases appealed from lower federals courts and highest state courts.

Relations among States

The Bill of Rights

The U.S. Federal Government Separation of Powers

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House of Represinitives Senate

President

Vice Pres.

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Supreme Court

Courts of Appeal

District Courts

Makes Laws Enforce Laws Interpret Laws