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The u.s. constitution

The u.s. constitution. Shavon drew Period 2. preamble.

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The u.s. constitution

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  1. The u.s. constitution Shavon drew Period 2

  2. preamble We the people of the united states,in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare and secure the blessings of libert to ourselves and our posterity,

  3. The purposes of the preamble

  4. Separation of power legislative executive Separation of powers judicial

  5. Article one: the legislative branch

  6. The powers of the congress • Writes the laws • Confirms presidential appointments • Approves treaties • Grants money • Declares war

  7. The u.s. federal government Separation of power Legislative Executive Judicial Make laws Enforces laws Interpret laws pop 2= Supreme court president vice president Court of appeals House of representatives senate cabinet District Courts

  8. The executive branch

  9. The power of the executive • Proposes laws • Administers the laws • Commands armed forces • Appoints ambassadors and other officials • conducts foreign policy • makes treaties

  10. The judicial branch

  11. The powers of the supreme court • Interprets the constitution and other laws • Reviews lower-court decisions

  12. Federal judicial system Reviews cases appealed from lower federal courts and highest state courts Review appeals from district court Hold trials

  13. Relations among states • State • dlfkgdk • National • Declare war • Maintain armed forces • Regulate interstate and • Shared • dlfkgdk

  14. Amendments 1-10

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