2.  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.

4.  House of Representative Requirements  Age 25  Term 2 years  How many terms do they receive?  How do they determine how many representatives from every state?

5.  Senate was chosen by the state Legislative branch until 1913  What amendment changed it to the people elect the senators?  Answer 17 th  We have only had six African American Senators…..

6.  Age 30  Nine Years as a US CITIZEN  Elected every six years  Senate has sole powers to try all impeachments  How many senators from every state? New Jersey Plan…….

9.  The Congress shall assemble at least once in every Year, and such Meeting shall (be on the first Monday in December,) (The preceding words in parentheses were superseded by the 20th Amendment, section 2) unless they shall by Law appoint a different Day.  They must meet  Each House shall be the Judge of the Elections, Returns and Qualifications of its own Members, and a Majority of each shall constitute a Quorum to do Business; but a smaller number may adjourn from day to day, and may be authorized to compel the Attendance of absent Members, in such Manner, and under such Penalties as each House may provide.  Basically Keep Records

10.  Senators and Representatives receive compensation (pay check) for their services!!!  Paid by United States Treasury rather than states….why?

11.  All laws that deal withy money (taxes) must start with the House of Reps  Mel Watt!!! Know him!

12.  http://www.clevelan d.com/nation/index.s sf/2012/03/house_ap proves_republican_bu dg.html http://www.clevelan d.com/nation/index.s sf/2012/03/house_ap proves_republican_bu dg.html  Republicans have 241 members  Democrats 192 members in the house  2 vacancies

13.  With the information provided discuss President Barack Obama’s options for getting bills/laws passed that deal with money.  Does he have a difficult time? Why? Give supporting details.  How does this show government restraint? Checks and Balances

15.  Make laws  Control Interstate Commerce  Approve treaties made by President  Senate approves appointments made to federal courts (this shows checks and balances)  Raise army  Borrow money  Can propose amendment (¾ of States have to agree)  Admit new States  Make money  Make copyright laws

16.  Sets up the legislative Branch. Two Parts (bicameral) senate, and House of Representatives. Make Laws, declare Wars, The necessary and proper clause (nicknamed the elastic clause) allows congress to make laws necessary and proper to carry out its function.

17.  Sets up the Executive branch. The chief executor is the president. He is also the chief legislator. He passes laws, he is the chief diplomat.  Why? He represent us with other countries

18.  Must be 35  Native Born in US  Lived in the States for 14 years  Term of office 4 years.  2 terms  22 Amendment put term limits (Franklin Delano Roosevelt)

19.  Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces  Veto Bills  Make Treaties (Senate must approve)  Appoint Ambassadors (Senate must approve)  Appoint Cabinet Officers (Senate must Approve)  Pardon Criminals  Deliver State of the Union Address  Appoint justices to federal (supreme) court senate must approve

21.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Tlp9Gx4lfo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Tlp9Gx4lfo  Identify Central Elements of the Speech  Task  Develop a list of five issues that you believe are  important to the welfare of the nation.  Prioritize The five issues from the most important to the least important. Give supporting details, be prepared to share and tell why!

22.  Now that you all have a clear understanding to what powers congress, and the president have. Write a letter to a US Congressmen about a key issue you would like to see resolved or attention brought to and issue.