organization of the u.s. constitution. preamble – the preamble states the purpose of the document
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ORGANIZATION OF THE U.S. CONSTITUTION
ORGANIZATION OF THE U.S. CONSTITUTION
Preamble – The Preamble states the purpose of the document.
ORGANIZATION OF THE U.S. CONSTITUTION
Preamble – The Preamble states the purpose of the document.
Article I – Defines the powers and structures of the legislative branch (Congress).
ORGANIZATION OF THE U.S. CONSTITUTION
Preamble – The Preamble states the purpose of the document.
Article I – Defines the powers and structures of the legislative branch (Congress).
Article II – Creates the executive branch of government (U.S. President).
ORGANIZATION OF THE U.S. CONSTITUTION
Preamble – The Preamble states the purpose of the document.
Article I – Defines the powers and structures of the legislative branch (Congress).
Article III – Establishes the judicial branch of the government (Supreme Court).
Article II – Creates the executive branch of government (U.S. President).
ORGANIZATION OF THE U.S. CONSTITUTION
Preamble – The Preamble states the purpose of the document.
Article I – Defines the powers and structures of the legislative branch (Congress).
Article III – Establishes the judicial branch of the government (Supreme Court).
Article IV – Outlines the obligations of the states to each other.
Article II – Creates the executive branch of government (U.S. President).
ORGANIZATION OF THE U.S. CONSTITUTION
Preamble – The Preamble states the purpose of the document.
Article I – Defines the powers and structures of the legislative branch (Congress).
Article III – Establishes the judicial branch of the government (Supreme Court).
Article V – Describes the process by which the Constitution may be altered (Amendments).
Article IV – Outlines the obligations of the states to each other.
Article II – Creates the executive branch of government (U.S. President).
ORGANIZATION OF THE U.S. CONSTITUTION
Preamble – The Preamble states the purpose of the document.
Article I – Defines the powers and structures of the legislative branch (Congress).
Article III – Establishes the judicial branch of the government (Supreme Court).
Article V – Describes the process by which the Constitution may be altered (Amendments).
Article VI – Establishes that the U.S. Constitution is the supreme law of the land.
Article IV – Outlines the obligations of the states to each other.
Article II – Creates the executive branch of government (U.S. President).
PREAMBLE TO THE U.S. CONSTITUTION
The Preamble, or introduction, to the Constitution began with the words “We the People,” emphasizing that the members of the Constitutional Convention were acting as the representatives of the American people as a whole. The Preamble gave six purposes (goals) for the new constitution and the government is created. These purposes (goals) were to:
PREAMBLE TO THE U.S. CONSTITUTION
The Preamble, or introduction, to the Constitution began with the words “We the People,” emphasizing that the members of the Constitutional Convention were acting as the representatives of the American people as a whole. The Preamble gave six purposes (goals) for the new constitution and the government is created. These purposes (goals) were to:
“form a more perfect union.”
PREAMBLE TO THE U.S. CONSTITUTION
The Preamble, or introduction, to the Constitution began with the words “We the People,” emphasizing that the members of the Constitutional Convention were acting as the representatives of the American people as a whole. The Preamble gave six purposes (goals) for the new constitution and the government is created. These purposes (goals) were to:
“form a more perfect union.”
“establish justice.”
PREAMBLE TO THE U.S. CONSTITUTION
The Preamble, or introduction, to the Constitution began with the words “We the People,” emphasizing that the members of the Constitutional Convention were acting as the representatives of the American people as a whole. The Preamble gave six purposes (goals) for the new constitution and the government is created. These purposes (goals) were to:
“form a more perfect union.”
“establish justice.”
“insure domestic tranquility (peace).”
PREAMBLE TO THE U.S. CONSTITUTION
The Preamble, or introduction, to the Constitution began with the words “We the People,” emphasizing that the members of the Constitutional Convention were acting as the representatives of the American people as a whole. The Preamble gave six purposes (goals) for the new constitution and the government is created. These purposes (goals) were to:
“form a more perfect union.”
“establish justice.”
“insure domestic tranquility (peace).”
“provide for the common defense.”
PREAMBLE TO THE U.S. CONSTITUTION
The Preamble, or introduction, to the Constitution began with the words “We the People,” emphasizing that the members of the Constitutional Convention were acting as the representatives of the American people as a whole. The Preamble gave six purposes (goals) for the new constitution and the government is created. These purposes (goals) were to:
“form a more perfect union.”
“establish justice.”
“insure domestic tranquility (peace).”
“provide for the common defense.”
“promote the general welfare (well-being of
citizens).”
PREAMBLE TO THE U.S. CONSTITUTION
The Preamble, or introduction, to the Constitution began with the words “We the People,” emphasizing that the members of the Constitutional Convention were acting as the representatives of the American people as a whole. The Preamble gave six purposes (goals) for the new constitution and the government is created. These purposes (goals) were to:
“form a more perfect union.”
“establish justice.”
“insure domestic tranquility (peace).”
“provide for the common defense.”
“promote the general welfare (well-being of
citizens).”
“secure the blessings of liberty.”
Art. Of Confederation - stunk
Unified Nation
Laws – Courts, - Judicial Branch
Peace @ Home – Laws - Police
Army, Navy Coast Guard, Marines, & Air Force
National Institute of HealthFirefighters & ParamedicsSchools
Rights – Freedom – Voting
Principles of theU.S. Constitution
Popular Sovereignty• Power• Of the• People
• Consent of the Governed• All authority for government flows from the
people and they rule through their elected representatives.
• Found in Preamble: “We the people”• Great example of Popular Sovereignty
Limited Government• Powers of government are limited by the
constitution.
• Articles I, II, and III of the U.S. Constitution specify the powers and responsibilities of each branch.
Constitutional Constraints
Legislative Executive Judicial
Separation of Powers• Each Branch of Government has its own
responsibilities/jobs/and powers.
• Legislative—Congress makes the laws.• Executive—The Executive Branch enforces or
carries out the laws.• Judicial—The Judicial Branch interprets the
laws.
Checks and Balances
Each of the threebranches of government exercises some control over the others, sharing power among them.
President can issue pardons.
Court can issue an injunction to
stop executive action.
Congress confirmsall judicial
appointments.
Court can declare laws unconstitutional.
President can veto laws.
2/3rds vote in Congress can
override his veto.
Executive Branch
FederalJudiciary
U.S.Congress
Federalism
• Power is divided and shared between the national and state governments.
• The 10th Amendment states: “Powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved to the states and the people.”
Laws
Representatives
The Voting Public
Republicanism
• Voters elect representatives to exercise power for them. (Preamble and Article I).
Individual Rights
Rights of the Individual – your personal rights!
Found in the Bill of Rights
Also referenced as Unalienable Rights in the DOI
Branches of Government
Branches of Government
Branches of Government
Branches of Government
Branches of Government
Branches of Government
Branches of Government
Branches of Government
Branches of Government
Branches of Government
Branches of Government
THE AMENDMENT PROCESS
To prevent changes for unimportant reasons, the amending process was made more difficult than passing an ordinary law. The process can take months, or even years to complete.
Article V proposes two ways to propose an amendment:• ________________________________________________, or• ___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________.
Article V proposes two ways to ratify an amendment:• ___________________________________________________
________________________________________________, or• ___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________.
THE AMENDMENT PROCESS
To prevent changes for unimportant reasons, the amending process was made more difficult than passing an ordinary law. The process can take months, or even years to complete.
Article V proposes two ways to propose an amendment:• May be proposed by 2/3 of both the House and the Senate, or• May be proposed by a national convention called by Congress
at the request of 2/3 of the state legislatures.
Article V proposes two ways to ratify an amendment:• May be approved (ratified) by the legislatures of 3/4 of the
states, or• May be approved (ratified) by special conventions in 3/4 of the
states.
THE AMENDMENT PROCESS
THE AMENDMENT PROCESS
THE AMENDMENT PROCESS
THE AMENDMENT PROCESS
THE AMENDMENT PROCESS
THE BILL OF RIGHTS
Protecting Individual Liberties1. ________________________________________________
Protecting Against Abuse of Power2. _______________________________________________3. _______________________________________________4. _______________________________________________
Protecting Rights of the Accused5. ________________________________________________6. ________________________________________________7. ________________________________________________8. ________________________________________________
Amendments Nine and Ten9. _______________________________________________10. _______________________________________________
THE BILL OF RIGHTS
Protecting Individual Liberties1. Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition
Protecting Against Abuse of Power2. The Right to Bear Arms3. Lodging Troops in Private Home4. Search and Seizure
Protecting Rights of the Accused5. Rights of the Accused6. Right to Speedy Trial by Jury7. Jury Trial in Civil Cases8. Bail and Punishment
Amendments Nine and Ten9. Powers Reserved to the People10. Powers Reserved to the States
LATER AMENDMENTS
Civil War Amendments13.________________________14.________________________15.________________________
Nineteenth Amendment19.________________________
Twenty-Sixth Amendment26.________________________
LATER AMENDMENTS
Civil War Amendments13.Abolition of Slavery14.Rights of Citizens15.Voting Rights
Nineteenth Amendment19.Women’s Suffrage
Twenty-Sixth Amendment26.Voting Age
Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship
A ___________ is a person who owes loyalty to a particular nation and is entitled to all its rights and protections.
To be a citizen of the United States, you must fulfill one of the following requirements:
• ________________________________________________________________________
• ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship
A citizen is a person who owes loyalty to a particular nation and is entitled to all its rights and protections.
To be a citizen of the United States, you must fulfill one of the following requirements:
• Be born in the United States (or at least one parent is a citizen of the United States)
• Complete the official legal process (naturalization) for becoming a citizen (or you were 18 or younger when your parents were naturalized)
Requirements for Becoming a U.S. Citizen
Requirements for Becoming a U.S. Citizen
Be at least 18 years old and be a permanent resident of the United States.
Requirements for Becoming a U.S. Citizen
Be at least 18 years old and be a permanent resident of the United States.
Be able to read, write, speak, and understand simple words in English.
Requirements for Becoming a U.S. Citizen
Be at least 18 years old and be a permanent resident of the United States.
Be able to read, write, speak, and understand simple words in English.
Have lived lawfully in the United States for 5 years before filing an application.
Requirements for Becoming a U.S. Citizen
Be at least 18 years old and be a permanent resident of the United States.
Be able to read, write, speak, and understand simple words in English.
Have lived lawfully in the United States for 5 years before filing an application.
Understand the fundamentals of U.S. history and government.
Requirements for Becoming a U.S. Citizen
Be at least 18 years old and be a permanent resident of the United States.
Be able to read, write, speak, and understand simple words in English.
Have lived lawfully in the United States for 5 years before filing an application.
Be a person of good moral character and have no serious criminal convictions.
Understand the fundamentals of U.S. history and government.
Requirements for Becoming a U.S. Citizen
Be at least 18 years old and be a permanent resident of the United States.
Be able to read, write, speak, and understand simple words in English.
Have lived lawfully in the United States for 5 years before filing an application.
Be a person of good moral character and have no serious criminal convictions.
Be willing to swear allegiance to the principles of the U.S. Constitution.
Understand the fundamentals of U.S. history and government.
Participation in American
Democracy (Civic Virtue)
Participation in American
Democracy (Civic Virtue)
Volunteer to serve in the nation’s armed
forces or to perform some other public
service
Participation in American
Democracy (Civic Virtue)
Take an active interest in
government by learning about
activities
Volunteer to serve in the nation’s armed
forces or to perform some other public
service
Participation in American
Democracy (Civic Virtue)
Take an active interest in
government by learning about
activities
Stay informed on public issues
Volunteer to serve in the nation’s armed
forces or to perform some other public
service
Participation in American
Democracy (Civic Virtue)
Take an active interest in
government by learning about
activities
Stay informed on public issues
Respect other people’s point of
view
Volunteer to serve in the nation’s armed
forces or to perform some other public
service
Participation in American
Democracy (Civic Virtue)
Take an active interest in
government by learning about
activities
Stay informed on public issues
Respect other people’s point of
viewInform your elected
representatives about issues and
problems that concern you
Volunteer to serve in the nation’s armed
forces or to perform some other public
service
Participation in American
Democracy (Civic Virtue)
Take an active interest in
government by learning about
activities
Stay informed on public issues
Respect other people’s point of
viewInform your elected
representatives about issues and
problems that concern you
Vote in elections
Volunteer to serve in the nation’s armed
forces or to perform some other public
service
Participation in American
Democracy (Civic Virtue)
Take an active interest in
government by learning about
activities
Stay informed on public issues
Respect other people’s point of
viewInform your elected
representatives about issues and
problems that concern you
Vote in elections
Participate in government by joining
a political party, working as an
independent voter, or campaigning for public
office
Volunteer to serve in the nation’s armed
forces or to perform some other public
service
Participation in American
Democracy (Civic Virtue)
Take an active interest in
government by learning about
activities
Stay informed on public issues
Respect other people’s point of
viewInform your elected
representatives about issues and
problems that concern you
Vote in elections
Participate in government by joining
a political party, working as an
independent voter, or campaigning for public
office
Serve in government if
elected or appointed
Volunteer to serve in the nation’s armed
forces or to perform some other public
service
Required Responsibilities of U.S. Citizenship
Required Responsibilities of U.S. Citizenship
Voting in Elections
Required Responsibilities of U.S. Citizenship
Voting in Elections Obeying
the Laws
Required Responsibilities of U.S. Citizenship
Voting in Elections Obeying
the Laws
Defending the Nation
Required Responsibilities of U.S. Citizenship
Voting in Elections Obeying
the Laws
Defending the Nation
Serving on a Jury
Required Responsibilities of U.S. Citizenship
Voting in Elections Obeying
the Laws
Defending the Nation
Serving the CommunityServing on
a Jury
Required Responsibilities of U.S. Citizenship
Voting in Elections Obeying
the Laws
Defending the Nation
Serving the CommunityServing on
a JuryBeing
Informed