1. AS4100Lessons 6, 7 & 2
The Constitution
Civilian Control of the Military
AF Complaint/FWA Programs
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2. Overview
3 up / 3 down & Admin Time
The Constitution
BREAK GROUP EXERCISE PREP
Execute GROUP EXERCISE
Civilian Control of the Military
AF Complaint/FWA Programs
Air Force Topic of Your Choice
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3. 3
The U.S.ConstitutionWhy Do You Care???
- U.S. is First an Longest Lasting Constitutional Republic- We are citizens- We are Airmen who take and Oath, swearing to support and defend the Constitution of the United States
4. Debtor Rebellion
Western Massachusetts
British Refuse to Evacuate Forts
Indians Supported by British
Block Western Expansion
Spanish Deny Use of
Mississippi River
Strategic Situation United States 1783-1787
5. 5
Origins of the Constitution
Philosophical Ideas
John Locke
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
Shays Rebellion
The Great Compromise
The Federalists Papers
Ratification debate
6. 6
Constitutional Principles and Provisions
Federalism
Enumerated Powers
Separation of Powers/Checks and Balances
7. 7
Elements of the Constitution and its Amendments
Preamble
Articles (I through VI groups of 2, Ill take 7)
First 10 Amendments to the Constitution = The Bill of Rights
Other Amendments (Favorites?)
8. THE CONSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR NATIONAL SECURITY
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
Blessing of the Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution of the United
States of America.
President (Article II)

All Executive Powers

9. Oath to Defend the Constitution 10. Faithfully Execute the LawsCongress (Article I)

All Legislative Powers

11. Allowed to Maintain Secret JournalPresident (Article II, Section 2)

Commander in Chief

12. Propose Treaties with advice and consent of 2/3 Senate 13. Nominate Ambassadors 14. ReceiveAmbassador 15. Appoint Inferior Officers Congress (Article I, Section 8)

Lay and Collect Taxes to pay debts andprovide for the common defense

16. Regulate Commerce with Foreign Nations 17. Punish Piracies 18. Declare War and Grant Letter of Marque 19. To Raise and Support Armies (2YR Limit) 20. To Provide and Maintain a Navy 21. To Make Rules for Land and NavalForces 22. Arm and Discipline Militia 23. Erection of Forts and Magazines 24. Make all Laws Necessary and ProperArticle IV, Section 4

Protection Against Invasion Guarantee

25. Protection Against InsurrectionAmendments

Amendment II - Well Regulated Militia

26. AmendmentIII- Unlawful Quartering 27. Amendment V - Grand Jury Exception