1. The U.S Constitution Fernanda Cruz Period 4

2. Preamble We the people of the United States, In order to form a more perfect Union, established Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessing of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

3. The Purpose of the Preamble

4. Separation of Powers Legislative Separation of Powers Judicial Executive

5. The Legislative Branch

6. The Powers of the Congress Writes the Laws Confirms presidential appointments Approves treaties Grants money Declares war

7. The Executive Branch

8. The Powers of the Executive Propose laws Administers the laws Commands armed forces Appoints ambassadors and other officials Conduct foreign policy Makes treaties

9. The Judicial Branch

10. The Powers of the Supreme Court Interprets the Constitution and other laws Reviews lower-court decisions

11. Federal Judicial System Supreme Court Reviews cases appealed from lower federal courts and highest state courts Courts of Appeals Review appeals from district courts District Courts Hold trials

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

13. The Bill of Rights:Amendments

14. The U.S Federal Government Separation of Powers @ Make LawsEnforces LawsInterpret Laws Senate. President Vice Pres. Cabinet Supreme court Court of Appeals District Courts House of Reps. P.O.P2