1. The U.S. Constitution Emiliano,Espinoza per6

2. Preamble 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.

3. The Purpose of the Preamble

4. Separation of Powers Legislative Executive Separation of Powers Judicial

5. The legislative Branch

6. The Powers of the Congress Writes the laws Confirms presidential appointment Approves treaties Grants money Declares war

7. The Executive Branch

8. The Powers of the Executive Proposes laws Administers the law Commands armed forces Appoints ambassadors and other officials Conducts foreign policy Makes treaties

9. The Judicial Branch

10. The Powers of the Supreme Court Interprets the constitution and other laws Reviews lower-court decisions

11. Federal Judicial System Reviews cases appealed from lower federal courts and highest state courts Review appeals from district courts Supreme court Courts of Appeals District courts Holds trials

12. The us federal government Separation of powers Legislative ExecutiveJudicial Makes lawsEnforces lawsInterprets laws Congress Pop. senate 2 President Vice president Cabinet Supreme court Court of appeals District courts House of representativ es

13. Relations among States Declares war Maintain armed forces Regulate interstate and foreign trade Admit new states Establish post offices Set standard weights and measures Coin money Establish foreign policy Make all laws necessary and proper for carrying out delegated powers Maintain law and order Levy taxes Borrow money Charter banks Establish courts Provide for the public welfare Establish and maintain schools Establish local governments Regulate business within the state Make marriage laws Provide for public safety Assume other powers not delegated to the national government or prohibit to the states Shared State National

14. The Bill of Rights