Anatomy of the Constitution
Breaking It Down: What does each phrase in the Preamble really mean? We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, not the King, because this is a democracy, a better union of states than before establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, create a fair legal system, keeps this peaceful at home provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, join together to defend against attacks, help support people’s well-being
Breaking It Down: What does each phrase in the Preamble really mean? and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, make sure that freedom and liberty is around today and for our descendants do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of American. the people have created and agreed to follow this new plan of government.
Whose job is it? For each description show the correct side of your tent. PRINTS MONEY LEGISLATIVE
Whose job is it? For each description show the correct side of your tent. ENFORCES THE LAWS EXECUTIVE
DECIDES WHAT A LAW MEANS Whose job is it? For each description show the correct side of your tent. DECIDES WHAT A LAW MEANS JUDICIAL
Whose job is it? For each description show the correct side of your tent. DECLARES WAR LEGISLATIVE
INCLUDES THE PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENT, AND THE CABINET Whose job is it? For each description show the correct side of your tent. INCLUDES THE PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENT, AND THE CABINET EXECUTIVE
DIVIDED INTO THE HOUSE AND SENATE Whose job is it? For each description show the correct side of your tent. DIVIDED INTO THE HOUSE AND SENATE LEGISLATIVE
Whose job is it? For each description show the correct side of your tent. PUNISHES PIRATES! LEGISLATIVE
MAKES TREATIES WITH OTHER COUNTRIES Whose job is it? For each description show the correct side of your tent. MAKES TREATIES WITH OTHER COUNTRIES EXECUTIVE
CAN DECLARE LAWS UNCONSTITUTIONAL Whose job is it? For each description show the correct side of your tent. CAN DECLARE LAWS UNCONSTITUTIONAL JUDICIAL
SELECTED BY THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE Whose job is it? For each description show the correct side of your tent. SELECTED BY THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE EXECUTIVE
SELECTED BY POPULAR VOTE Whose job is it? For each description show the correct side of your tent. SELECTED BY POPULAR VOTE LEGISLATIVE
Whose job is it? For each description show the correct side of your tent. APPOINTS SUPREME COURT JUSTICES, FEDERAL JUDGES, AMBASSADORS AND CABINET MEMBERS EXECUTIVE
APPROVES PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS Whose job is it? For each description show the correct side of your tent. APPROVES PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS LEGISLATIVE
MAKES A STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS EACH YEAR Whose job is it? For each description show the correct side of your tent. MAKES A STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS EACH YEAR EXECUTIVE
Whose job is it? For each description show the correct side of your tent. COLLECT TAXES LEGISLATIVE