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ORGANIZATION OF THE U.S. CONSTITUTION. ORGANIZATION OF THE U.S. CONSTITUTION. Preamble – The Preamble states the purpose of the document. ORGANIZATION OF THE U.S. CONSTITUTION. Preamble – The Preamble states the purpose of the document.
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ORGANIZATION OF THE U.S. CONSTITUTION Preamble – The Preamble states the purpose of the document.
ORGANIZATION OF THE U.S. CONSTITUTION Preamble – The Preamble states the purpose of the document. Article I – Defines the powers and structures of the legislative branch (Congress).
ORGANIZATION OF THE U.S. CONSTITUTION Preamble – The Preamble states the purpose of the document. Article II – Creates the executive branch of government (U.S. President). Article I – Defines the powers and structures of the legislative branch (Congress).
ORGANIZATION OF THE U.S. CONSTITUTION Preamble – The Preamble states the purpose of the document. Article II – Creates the executive branch of government (U.S. President). Article I – Defines the powers and structures of the legislative branch (Congress). Article III – Establishes the judicial branch of the government (Supreme Court).
ORGANIZATION OF THE U.S. CONSTITUTION Preamble – The Preamble states the purpose of the document. Article II – Creates the executive branch of government (U.S. President). Article I – Defines the powers and structures of the legislative branch (Congress). Article III – Establishes the judicial branch of the government (Supreme Court). Article IV – Outlines the obligations of the states to each other.
ORGANIZATION OF THE U.S. CONSTITUTION Preamble – The Preamble states the purpose of the document. Article II – Creates the executive branch of government (U.S. President). Article I – Defines the powers and structures of the legislative branch (Congress). Article III – Establishes the judicial branch of the government (Supreme Court). Article IV – Outlines the obligations of the states to each other. Article V – Describes the process by which the Constitution may be altered (Amendments).
ORGANIZATION OF THE U.S. CONSTITUTION Preamble – The Preamble states the purpose of the document. Article II – Creates the executive branch of government (U.S. President). Article I – Defines the powers and structures of the legislative branch (Congress). Article III – Establishes the judicial branch of the government (Supreme Court). Article IV – Outlines the obligations of the states to each other. Article V – Describes the process by which the Constitution may be altered (Amendments). Article VI – Establishes that the U.S. Constitution is the supreme law of the land.
PREAMBLE TO THE U.S. CONSTITUTION The Preamble, or introduction, to the Constitution began with the words “We the People,” emphasizing that the members of the Constitutional Convention were acting as the representatives of the American people as a whole. The Preamble gave six purposes (goals) for the new constitution and the government is created. These purposes (goals) were to:
PREAMBLE TO THE U.S. CONSTITUTION The Preamble, or introduction, to the Constitution began with the words “We the People,” emphasizing that the members of the Constitutional Convention were acting as the representatives of the American people as a whole. The Preamble gave six purposes (goals) for the new constitution and the government is created. These purposes (goals) were to: “form a more perfect union.”
PREAMBLE TO THE U.S. CONSTITUTION The Preamble, or introduction, to the Constitution began with the words “We the People,” emphasizing that the members of the Constitutional Convention were acting as the representatives of the American people as a whole. The Preamble gave six purposes (goals) for the new constitution and the government is created. These purposes (goals) were to: “establish justice.” “form a more perfect union.”
PREAMBLE TO THE U.S. CONSTITUTION The Preamble, or introduction, to the Constitution began with the words “We the People,” emphasizing that the members of the Constitutional Convention were acting as the representatives of the American people as a whole. The Preamble gave six purposes (goals) for the new constitution and the government is created. These purposes (goals) were to: “insure domestic tranquility (peace).” “establish justice.” “form a more perfect union.”
PREAMBLE TO THE U.S. CONSTITUTION The Preamble, or introduction, to the Constitution began with the words “We the People,” emphasizing that the members of the Constitutional Convention were acting as the representatives of the American people as a whole. The Preamble gave six purposes (goals) for the new constitution and the government is created. These purposes (goals) were to: “insure domestic tranquility (peace).” “establish justice.” “form a more perfect union.” “provide for the common defense.”
PREAMBLE TO THE U.S. CONSTITUTION The Preamble, or introduction, to the Constitution began with the words “We the People,” emphasizing that the members of the Constitutional Convention were acting as the representatives of the American people as a whole. The Preamble gave six purposes (goals) for the new constitution and the government is created. These purposes (goals) were to: “insure domestic tranquility (peace).” “establish justice.” “form a more perfect union.” “provide for the common defense.” “promote the general welfare (well-being of citizens).”
PREAMBLE TO THE U.S. CONSTITUTION The Preamble, or introduction, to the Constitution began with the words “We the People,” emphasizing that the members of the Constitutional Convention were acting as the representatives of the American people as a whole. The Preamble gave six purposes (goals) for the new constitution and the government is created. These purposes (goals) were to: “insure domestic tranquility (peace).” Peace @ Home – Laws - Police Art. Of Confederation - stunk “establish justice.” Laws – Courts, - Judicial Branch “form a more perfect union.” Unified Nation “provide for the common defense.” Army, Navy Coast Guard, Marines, & Air Force “promote the general welfare (well-being of citizens).” “secure the blessings of liberty.” Rights – Freedom – Voting National Institute of Health Firefighters & Paramedics Schools
Popular Sovereignty • Power • Of the • People • Consent of the Governed • All authority for government flows from the people and they rule through their elected representatives. • Found in Preamble: “We the people” • Great example of Popular Sovereignty
Constitutional Constraints Legislative Executive Judicial Limited Government • Powers of government are limited by the constitution. • Articles I, II, and III of the U.S. Constitution specify the powers and responsibilities of each branch.
Separation of Powers • Each Branch of Government has its own responsibilities/jobs/and powers. • Legislative—Congress makes the laws. • Executive—The Executive Branch enforces or carries out the laws. • Judicial—The Judicial Branch interprets the laws.
President can veto laws. 2/3rds vote in Congress can override his veto. President can issue pardons. Court can issue an injunction to stop executive action. Congress confirms all judicial appointments. Court can declare laws unconstitutional. Checks and Balances Executive Branch Each of the three branches of government exercises some control over the others, sharing power among them. U.S. Congress Federal Judiciary
Federalism • Power is divided and shared between the national and state governments. • The 10th Amendment states: “Powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved to the states and the people.”
Laws Representatives The Voting Public Republicanism • Voters elect representatives to exercise power for them. (Preamble and Article I).
Individual Rights Rights of the Individual – your personal rights! Found in the Bill of Rights Also referenced as Unalienable Rights in the DOI
THE AMENDMENT PROCESS • To prevent changes for unimportant reasons, the amending process was made more difficult than passing an ordinary law. The process can take months, or even years to complete. • Article V proposes two ways to propose an amendment: • ________________________________________________, or • ______________________________________________________________________________________________________. • Article V proposes two ways to ratify an amendment: • ___________________________________________________________________________________________________, or • ______________________________________________________________________________________________________.
THE AMENDMENT PROCESS • To prevent changes for unimportant reasons, the amending process was made more difficult than passing an ordinary law. The process can take months, or even years to complete. • Article V proposes two ways to propose an amendment: • May be proposed by 2/3 of both the House and the Senate, or • May be proposed by a national convention called by Congress at the request of 2/3 of the state legislatures. • Article V proposes two ways to ratify an amendment: • May be approved (ratified) by the legislatures of 3/4 of the states, or • May be approved (ratified) by special conventions in 3/4 of the states.
THE BILL OF RIGHTS Protecting Individual Liberties ________________________________________________ Protecting Against Abuse of Power _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Protecting Rights of the Accused ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ Amendments Nine and Ten _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________
THE BILL OF RIGHTS Protecting Individual Liberties Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition Protecting Against Abuse of Power The Right to Bear Arms Lodging Troops in Private Home Search and Seizure Protecting Rights of the Accused Rights of the Accused Right to Speedy Trial by Jury Jury Trial in Civil Cases Bail and Punishment Amendments Nine and Ten Powers Reserved to the People Powers Reserved to the States
LATER AMENDMENTS Civil War Amendments ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ Nineteenth Amendment ________________________ Twenty-Sixth Amendment ________________________
LATER AMENDMENTS Civil War Amendments Abolition of Slavery Rights of Citizens Voting Rights Nineteenth Amendment Women’s Suffrage Twenty-Sixth Amendment Voting Age
Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship • A ___________ is a person who owes loyalty to a particular nation and is entitled to all its rights and protections. • To be a citizen of the United States, you must fulfill one of the following requirements: • ________________________________________________________________________ • ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship • A citizen is a person who owes loyalty to a particular nation and is entitled to all its rights and protections. • To be a citizen of the United States, you must fulfill one of the following requirements: • Be born in the United States (or at least one parent is a citizen of the United States) • Complete the official legal process (naturalization) for becoming a citizen (or you were 18 or younger when your parents were naturalized)
Requirements for Becoming a U.S. Citizen Be at least 18 years old and be a permanent resident of the United States.
Requirements for Becoming a U.S. Citizen Be able to read, write, speak, and understand simple words in English. Be at least 18 years old and be a permanent resident of the United States.
