The American Constitution Jamey Herdelin 5th Grade CATS Review Maupin Elementary School Louisville, KY 4/8/05 PowerPoint template by Eleanor M. Savko http://www.md.lp.org/newsletters/jan02/we.jpg

Preamble 5 pt 5 pt 5 pt 5 pt 5 pt 10 pt 10 pt 10 pt 10 pt 10 pt 15 pt Eleanor M. Savko American Constitution Preamble Branches of the Government 12/27/2018 Terms and Concepts To Know Bill of Rights 5 pt 5 pt 5 pt 5 pt 5 pt 10 pt 10 pt 10 pt 10 pt 10 pt 15 pt 15 pt 15 pt 15 pt 15 pt 20 pt 20 pt 20 pt 20 pt 20 pt 25 pt 25 pt 25 pt 25 pt 25 pt

Who came up with the framework for the new Constitution?

James Madison http://www.constitution.org/img/james_madison.jpg

Who wrote the words to the Constitution? http://cgi.warblogging.com/illustrations/bill.jpg

Gouveneur Morris of Pennsylvania. Thomas Jefferson was in France during this time. http://www.iment.com/maida/familytree/morris/gouverneurmorrisportrait300dpi-3.jpg

What is the American Constitution? http://cgi.warblogging.com/illustrations/bill.jpg

A document that establishes the type of national government our country would have.

The Constitution establishes a stronger federal government and unites the country. List the 3 ways it makes this possible.

The Constitution: Divides the federal government into 3 branches: Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Shares some of its powers with state governments Develops a system of checks and balances

What practice did the Constitution allow to continue until 1865 when it was abolished with Amendment XIII?

Slavery http://www2.arts.gla.ac.uk/CAS/images/sem2/slavery.jpg

What does the preamble of the Constitution say the Constitution will provide for? http://www.hist.umn.edu/~hist20c/internet/const.jpg

That it will: Establish a justice system Ensure domestic tranquility Provide for the common defense of the country And promote the general welfare of its citizens

What do the Articles of the Constitution do?

They are the plans for the new federal government – they set up how the government will be structured.

Why is the federal government divided into 3 branches? http://curriculum.lexingtonma.org/BranchesOfGovtQuest/Branches.gif

As a way to prevent one branch from having too much power and because it creates a system of checks and balances. http://www.cyberlearning-world.com/lessons/checks.and.balances.chart.jpg

How does the system of checks and balances work?

That way no one branch can overpower any other. Each branch has the power to check or halt the power of the other branch. That way no one branch can overpower any other. http://www.cyberlearning-world.com/lessons/checks.and.balances.chart.jpg

Give an example of the system of checks and balances.

Congress makes laws that the President has the right to pass or refuse to pass. The Supreme Court has the right to declare a law unconstitutional. The President is the commander-in-chief of the armed forces but only Congress can declare war.

Who heads the executive branch and what does it do? http://bensguide.gpo.gov/images/icons/k2_whitehouse.jpg

Carries out the laws made by Congress, The President. He/she Carries out the laws made by Congress, Conducts relations with foreign countries, And is commander-in-chief. http://www.turtletrack.org/Issues02/Co11162002/Art/seal-presidential-color.jpg

What makes up the legislative branch           What makes up the legislative branch and what does it do? http://www.house.gov/evans/images/us_capitol_senateside.jpg

It has the power to make laws, to tax people, and to declare war. Congress which is made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives. It has the power to make laws, to tax people, and to declare war. http://www.illinoisgop.org/images/candidates/senate_seal2.jpg http://rangel.house.gov/oldsite/images/houseseal.gif

Who heads the judicial branch of the federal government and what does it do? http://www.fresno.k12.ca.us/divdept/sscience/images/supremect.jpg

The Supreme Court and other federal courts. It interprets our laws (what they mean) and settles disagreements between individuals and the government. http://jeffmiller.house.gov/_images/seals/supreme_large_seal.gif

Who has the power to determine if a law made by Congress is unconstitutional?

The Supreme Court. http://web.dailycamera.com/justices/justices.jpg

Many state governments are set up like the federal government. How many branches are there in state governments and what are they called?

There are 3 branches in state governments: Executive – Governor Legislative – State Senate and House of Representatives Judicial – State Supreme Court

What are laws?

Laws are rules made by the Legislative branch to keep order in the county. http://www.mpp.org/graphics/laws.gif

What is an amendment and what does ratification mean?

An amendment is a change made to the Constitution. Ratification is when a constitution or change to the constitution is approved.

What is a democracy? Why is it important to have a democratic government?

Democracy is a form of government in which the power is held by the people. A democratic government is important because then the citizens will have a voice in what is happening in their country.

Why do we have rules and laws?

So that people can live together in peace and safety.

What are the Bill of Rights?

They are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution . http://images.virtualology.com/images/772.jpg

Were the Bill of Rights written at the same time as the Constitution, before or after?

4 years after in 1791. http://www.law.emory.edu/FEDERAL/pict/bill.jpg

What is its purpose and goal of the Bill of Rights?

It contains our basic rights as citizens of the US which the federal government cannot interfere with.. http://www.americanrevolution.com/billofrightshand.jpg

Why did the writers of the Bill of Rights feel it was important to protect basic freedoms like your right to be free, right to believe what you wish, right to own things?

Our Founding Fathers felt that everyone had basic rights they called natural rights. The Bill or Rights protects these rights to life, liberty, and property. http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/treasures/images/at0058a.5s.jpg

In order for us to have rights as citizens, we must be responsible for our part in keeping our country going. List 3 ways you can be a responsible citizen.

Take an active role in government, Vote, Obey laws Share your thoughts and ideas with your elected officials like your mayor, President, congressmen Respect other people’s rights and freedoms Volunteer in your community; help others who need it http://www.colorado.edu/spotlight/images/vote-button.jpg http://scihuman.org/Intolerance.gif http://www.jemezsprings.org/images/helping.gif

How many amendments have been made to the Constitution? http://www.law.emory.edu/FEDERAL/pict/bill.jpg

Originally proposed Sept. 25, 1789. Ratified May 7, 1992. 27 AMENDMENT XXVII Originally proposed Sept. 25, 1789. Ratified May 7, 1992. No law, varying the compensation for the services of the Senators and Representatives, shall take effect, until an election of representatives shall have intervened. http://www.archives.gov/national_archives_experience/charters/constitution_amendments_11-27.html