The U.S Constitution Ulissa De Los San Tos Per 4

Preamble 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.

The Purpose of the Preamble

Separation of powers judical legislative executive SEPERATION OF POWERS

The Legislative Branch

The Powers of the congress Writing the laws Confirms presidential appointments Approves treaties Grants money Declares war

Checks and Balances Checks on: Checks on

The Powers of the Executive Proposes laws Administers the laws Commands armed forces Appoints ambassadors and other officals Conducts foreign policy Makes treaties

The Judical Branch

The powers of the Supreme Court Proposes Laws Administers the laws Appoints ambassadors and other officals Conducts foriegin policy Makes treaties

Federal Judical system District Courts Surpreme Court Courts of Appeal Reviews cases appealed from lower federal courts and highest state courts Review appeals from district courts Hold trials

Relations among states 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 shared Maintain law and order Levy taxes Borrow money Charter banks establish courts Provide for public welfare State

The U.S federal Government separation of powers Legislative Make lawsEnforces laws Judicial interpret laws POP. 2= House of representatives senate president Vice pres. Cabinent Supreme court Courts of appeals executive