The U.S Constitution
Channakon PhalPeriod 2
Preamble
We the people of the United state ,in orderto 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.
The Purposes of the Preamble
Separation of Power
Judicial
Separation of power
Executive
Legislative
The Legislative Branch
The power of the Congress
• Writes the laws• Confirms Presidential appointments• Approves treaties• Grants money• Declares war
The Executive Branch
The power of the Executive
• Proposes law• Administers the laws • Command armed forces• Appoints ambassadors and other officials• Conducts foreign policy• Makes treaties
The Judicial Branch
The power of the Supreme Court
• Interprets the Constitution and other laws • Reviews lower-court decisions
Federal judicial System
District CourtHold trial
Courts of Appeals Review appeals from district
courts
Supreme CourtReviews cases appealed from
lower federal courts and highest state courts
Relations among States
National•Declare war •Maintain armed forces•Regulate interstate and foreign trade
The US Federal Government Separations of Power
Legislative Execution Judicial
Make Laws Enforce Laws Interpret Laws
House of Representatives
Senate
President ``
Vice Pres
Cabinet
Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
District Court