1. Chapter 3 A Look at the ConstitutionConstitution Preamble and the First Four Articles

2. Today’s Agenda Have Your Textbook Finish 3.1 Slide Show Finish Constitutional Scavenger Hunt Homework Scavenger Hunt Due Friday (1 grade off every day late)

3. Objectives

4. Open textbook to page 362 How is the Constitution organized? What is the first section called? How many Articles are there? How many Amendments are there?

5. How is the Constitution organized? Preamble 7 Articles 27 Amendments And Zach Metz

6. Now let’s read the Preamble on page 362

7. What is the Preamble? Introduction and statement of the purpose of the Constitution A mission statement “We the People” – government based on social contract theory Main Goals To create a better nation To create a judicial system Promote peace among citizens Provide protection to citizens Promote good life for the many And make sure it lasts

8. Describe Article I. Deals with the Legislative branch States the powers & requirements of Congress Congress Senate 6 year term Must be at least 30 House of Representatives 2 year term Must be at least 25 Power to: Make laws Collect taxes & borrow money Regulate commerce with foreign nations Declare war To make laws “necessary and proper”

9. Describe Article II (2). Deals with the Executive branch. States the power & requirements of the president Power to enforce laws Appoint ambassadors and judges to Supreme Court “Commander in-Chief” of Armed forces 4 year term Can only serve 2 terms Must be at least 35 “Native Born” citizenNative Born

10. Describe Article III (3). Deals with the judicial branch States the powers and requirements of the Supreme Court and lower courts Power of Judicial Review- Decide if a law follow the Constitution and declare it canceled if it is unconstitutional Supreme Court Justices: Nominated by the President, approved by Senate.

11. Describe Article IV (4): Deals with relationship between states Full Faith and Credit The laws and legal rulings in one state must be respected in other states Rights of citizens of one state must be respected in other states Ex. Marriage Contract