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Anatomy of the Constitution
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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
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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.
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PRINTS MONEY LEGISLATIVE
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ENFORCES THE LAWS EXECUTIVE
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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
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DECLARES WAR LEGISLATIVE
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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
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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
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PUNISHES PIRATES! LEGISLATIVE
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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
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CAN DECLARE LAWS UNCONSTITUTIONAL
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SELECTED BY THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE
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SELECTED BY POPULAR VOTE
Whose job is it? For each description show the correct side of your tent. SELECTED BY POPULAR VOTE LEGISLATIVE
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APPOINTS SUPREME COURT JUSTICES, FEDERAL JUDGES, AMBASSADORS AND CABINET MEMBERS EXECUTIVE
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APPROVES PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS
Whose job is it? For each description show the correct side of your tent. APPROVES PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS LEGISLATIVE
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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
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COLLECT TAXES LEGISLATIVE
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