The U.S. Constitution

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Preamble

We the people of the United States , in Order to form a more perfect union, establish Justice, insure tranquility , provide for the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of the liberty to ourselves and our Posterity , do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

The purposes of the preamble

Separation Powers

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Article one: The Legislative Branch

The Powers of the Congress

• Writes the laws• Confirms presidential appointments • Approves treaties • Grants money • Declares war

The Executive Branch

The powers of the executive

• Proposes laws• Administers the laws • Commands and forces • Appoints ambassadors and other officials• Conducts foreign policy• Makes treaties

The Judicial Branch

The Powers Of The Supreme Court

• Interprets the Constitution and other laws• Reviews lower court decisions

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Reviews cases appealed From lower federal courts and highest state courts

Courts of appeal Review appeals from

district courts

District courtsHold trials

Relations among states

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State •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

maintain law and order•Levy taxes•Borrow money •Charter banks•Establish courts•Provide for the public welfare

•Establish and maintain schools•Establish local governments•Regulate business within the state•Make marriage laws•Provide public for safety•Assume other powers not delegate to the national government or prohibited to the states

The Bill Of Rights : Amendment 1-10

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President

Vice pres.

Cabinet

Supreme court

Courts of appeal

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