1. Edgar Villegas Period 4

2. 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 Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

4. Separation of powers Legislative Executive Judicial

6.  Writes the laws  Confirms presidential appointments  Approves treaties  Grants money  Declares war

8. TThe Proposes laws AAdministers the laws CCommands armed forces AAppoints ambassadors and other officials CConducts foreign MMakes treaties

10.  Interprets the Constitution and other laws.  Reviews lower-court decisions.

11. Supreme Court Reviews cases appealed form lower federal courts and highest state courts. Court of Appeals Review appeals from district courts District Courts Hold trails

12. N N National Declare War Maintain armed forces Regulate interstate and foreign trade Admit new states Establish post offices Set standard weights and measures Coin money Establish foreign policy Make all laws necessary and proper for carrying out delegated powers State Establish and maintain schools Establish local governments Regulate business within the state Make marriage laws Provide for public safety Assume other powers not delegated to the national government or prohibit to the states Share Maintain law and order Levy taxes Borrow money Charter banks Establish courts Provide for public welfare

14. The U.S. Federal Government Separation of Powers Legislative Makes Laws Executive Enforces Laws Judicial Interpret Laws Supreme Court Court of Appeals District Courts President Vice President Cabinet Pop Hous e of Rep. =2 Senat e