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the structure of the constitution

the structure of the constitution. By Katie Gibson And aj lacks Zack hunt With your host SpongeBob and friends With questions. the preamble. The preamble is the first paragraph in the constution It pretty much just tells what the people want the gov’t to be like. the articles.

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the structure of the constitution

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  1. the structure of the constitution By Katie Gibson And aj lacks Zack hunt With your host SpongeBob and friends With questions

  2. the preamble • The preamble is the first paragraph in the constution • It pretty much just tells what the people want the gov’t to be like

  3. the articles • There are 7 articles • They explain how the gov’t works • The first three articles just explains what the powers and responsibility of each Brach of gov’t • The rest of the articles address more general matters

  4. The judicial branch • The supreme court and lower federal courts live here • They have power to – • Interpret laws • Settle disputes between states

  5. The executive branch • The president lives here • He has the power to- • Enforce laws • Make treaties • Command armed forces

  6. The legislative branch • The senate and house of representatives live here • They have the power to- • Pass laws by majority vote • Declare war • Coin and borrow money • Approve treaties • Amend constitutions • Tax • Regulate commerce • Confirm presidential appointments

  7. The amendments • The amendments are add-ons with important facts and laws • There are 27 of them

  8. Questions • # 1 what branch seems to have the most responsibilities listed in the consitution? • A the legislative branch • B the executive branch • C the judicial branch

  9. Answer • The answer is A because they have all of these responsibilities listed in the constitution

  10. True or false • The preamble is the FIRST paragraph in the consution

  11. The answer • The answer is • TRUE IT IS IN THE 2ndslide 

  12. Fill in the blank • The three branches of gov’t are • …………..,…………..,…………

  13. The answers • The answers are • Legislative • Judicial • Executive

  14. Can you remember how many pic 21

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