1. TCI Chapter 9 The Constitution: A More Perfect Union
How has the Constitution created “a more perfect union”

2. Structure of the Constitution
Preamble:
Statement of purpose
6 main goals
Articles:
I: Legislative Branch
II: Executive Branch
III: Judicial Branch
IV: Relations among states
V: Amendment Process
VI: Federal Power
VII: Ratification
Amendments:
27 Total
1st 10 called the Bill of Rights

3. Popular Sovereignty (9.2)
The idea that the government’s authority comes from the people
Not from a ruler
Not from a group of elites
Not from God

4. The Preamble (9.1, 9.2)
We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect Union, establish justice, ensure 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.

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6. Article I: Legislative Branch (9.3)

7. The Legislative Branch
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8. Article I: Legislative Branch (9.3)
Bicameral
Senate (Upper House)
2 Senators for each State
House of Reps (Lower House)
Based on population
Maxed out at 435
HOR serve for 2 year terms
Senators serve for 6 year terms
No term limits for either House
Important Powers = Enumerated Powers
Make Laws
Set Taxes
Declare War
Override Vetoes
Borrow Money
Regulate International and National Trade
Print Money

9. Purpose of Legislative Branch (9.3)
Congress
Headed by:
House of Representatives
Proposes and Passes Laws
Senate
435 Total
10 in WA
100 Total
2 per state
Represent the needs of a specific district of the state
Represent the needs of the whole state

10. Office Holders in Congress (9.3)
Total Number
What is their Term?
How are they selected?
What the Requirements to run for the office?
Representative
435 total
(based on population)
Each term is 2 years (there are no term limits)
Elected by voters of the specific Congressional District
25 years +
US Citizen for 7 years
Lives in State where elected
Senator
100 total
(2 per state)
Each term is 6 years (there are no term limits)
Elected by voters of the state
30 years +
US Citizen for 9 years

11. Powers of Congress (9.3)

12. Committees In Congress (9.3)

13. How a Bill Becomes a Law (9.3)
I’m Just A Bill