The Constitution
How many people wrote The United States Constitution?
55
What is the purpose of the Preamble?
The Preamble states the goals of the Constitution
Which branch does Article I cover?
Legislative Branch
Which branch does Article II cover?
Executive Branch
Which branch does Article III cover?
Judicial Branch
How many articles are in the Constitution?
7
What are the first 3 words of the Preamble?
We the people
Who makes up the Legislative Branch?
House of Representatives
Senate
(Congress)
Who makes up the Executive Branch?
President
Vice President
Cabinet members
Who makes up the Judicial Branch
Supreme Court
Lower federal courts
What changes were added after the Constitution was written? (Hint: these give the people their basic rights)
The Bill of Rights or the first 10 amendments
What can the people expect from the Constitution?
What are 2 powers of the Legislative Branch?
Makes laws
Collects taxes
Regulates foreign trade
sets rules for citizenship
declares war
What are 2 powers of the Executive Branch?
Carries out laws made by Congress
Makes treaties
Appoints ambassadors
Leads the armed forces
What are 2 powers of the Judicial Branch?
Decides if laws follow the Constitution
Decides appeals from lower courts
Who is the best Social Studies teacher?
Marla
What will the government provide?
The government will provide protection from other countries
What is one way the Legislative Branch can limit another branch?
They can still pass a law if the president vetoes
Can impeach a president
Can impeach a judge
What is one way the Executive Branch can limit the other branches?
Can veto laws
What is one way that the Judicial Branch can limit the power of other branches?
Can declare executive powers are unconstitutional