1. The structure of the Constitution

2. The difference between school and life?
In school, you're taught a lesson and then given a test. In life, you're given a test that teaches you a lesson.

3. Purpose of the Constitution
Provide a framework for the government
It is the highest authority in the land
It is the basic law of the U.S.
Powers of all branches come from the Constitution

4. Like the Flag it is a Symbol of this Nation

5. Three Main Parts
Preamble
The 7 Articles
The 27 Amendments

6. The Preamble
The opening section of the Constitution tells why the Constitution was written.
These words concisely and clearly show that the power of the government comes from the people.

7. The Preamble
It provides for 6 purposes of government

8. To Form a more perfect Union
To unite the states so they can operate as 1 nation for the good of all.

9. To Establish Justice
Make sure all citizens are treated equally by a system of fairly created laws and courts

10. To Ensure Domestic Tranquility
Maintain peace and order, protecting life and property

11. To Provide for the Common Defense
Be ready militarily to protect this country and its citizens from attack

12. To Promote the General Welfare
To Help people live healthy, happy and prosperous lives

13. To secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity
To guarantee freedom and basic rights to all Americans and their future generations 3-3A

14. Articles to the Constitution
Article I : Legislative Branch
Framers intended that the legislative branch should take the leading role in government.
Says Congress is made up of 2 houses; Senate and the House

15. Articles to the Constitution
Article I : Legislative Branch
Describes how members of each house will be chosen.
Describes what rules are to be followed in making laws
Lists specific powers which has and does not have.

16. Articles to the Constitution
Article I: Legislative Branch
Power to collect taxes
Power to regulate interstate commerce
Power to regulate foreign trade
Power to coin money
Power to declare war

17. Articles to the Constitution
Article I: Legislative Branch
Power to Amend the Constitution with 2/3 majority vote in both houses and ¾ of the state legislatures.
Power to confirm Presidential Appointments
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18. Articles to the Constitution
Article II: Executive Branch
Provides for an executive, or law enforcement branch of the government.
Explains how these leaders are elected and can be removed from office
Describes presidents powers and duties

19. Articles to the Constitution
Article II: Executive Branch
Describes the duties as commander in Chief.
Duties dealing with other countries
Describes how the president can appoint certain government officials

20. Articles to the Constitution
Article III: Judicial Branch
Calls for a judicial branch to interpret and see to it that the law is fairly applied.
Calls for one ”Supreme Court” and lower courts as Congress sees necessary.