CONSTITUTION: The Nation At Work
Which type of document usually describes the basic structure, functions, and powers of a government? ______________________________
CONSTITUTION
Where is the “Preamble to the Constitution” located in the Constitution”?_____________________________
What does the Preamble to the Constitution say?
The Preamble of the United States Constitution says that the power to govern originates with the _______________________________
What is the purpose of the Preamble
GOALS
Under the goal of ___________________, help states to work together and be a union.
To ensure fairness in our nation another goal is to ____________________.
Ensuring peace at home is to _________________________.
The Constitution gives Congress the power to raise and support armies and to provide and maintain a navy as part of this goal, _______________________.
The constitution gives the national government the means to promote or help the well-being of all the people under this goal, ____________________________.
PROMOTE THE GENERAL WELFARE
______________________ is the freedom to live as we please
Goals of the Constitution�How the Constitution Achieved these Goals
Set up a strong national gov’t; separation of powers
Set up a national system of federal courts; Supreme Court is allowed to decide whether a law is constitutional or unconstitutional
Sets up national police agencies such as National Guards which can protect life & property EX: FBI
Goals of the Constitution�How the Constitution Achieved these Goals
Set up and establish and support a strong army and navy along with air force and marine corps and coast guard
Power to tax; Set aside money for programs to help people; support education, scientific research; Social Security; financial support for disabled or unemployed
List our freedoms; Bill of Rights; right to vote
Principles of the Constitution
Rules
People rule is the principle of__________________________________
The division of power between the nation and the state is the principle of _________________________________.
NATIONAL POWERS
STATE POWERS
Concurrant
The division of the national government to ensure no abuse of power is _____________________________________.
To prevent any one branch from gaining too much power, the branches have the power to check over the other branches which is the principle of ___________.
Example: The Senate refused to approve the president’s choice for a Supreme Court Justice.
Under this principle, ___________________, the government only has the powers that the people grant it.
State and explain each principle of the Constitution
1) Popular Sovereignty
- People hold the final authority.
-The government only has the power people give it power to do
3)Federalism
-Division of power between the national government and the state government
State and explain each principle of the Constitution
4) Separation of Powers
-Division of the national government into three branches, each with its own powers and responsibilities
-Ensures that no one branch of the national government gains too much power
What must all national and state government officials promise?______________________
In a democratic country, the government is run by_________________________
What branch of the United States government makes the laws?
Which part of the federal government is most directly affected by the results of the federal census?
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Which branch of the federal government can override vetoed bills?
Which clauses in the Constitution allowed Congress to interpret or stretch its delegated powers?
ELASTIC CLAUSE
How old must one be to become president of the United States?
List the qualifications for becoming president?
What day is designated as Inauguration Day for the president of the United States?�
What is the main function of the president of the United States?
What is the maximum number of times a person can be elected president today?
In the United States, how often are presidential elections held?
Who is commander-in-chief of the armed forces?
If the president becomes unable to fulfill his duties who would next serve as president?
By what method is the president of the United States elected? Explain.
The Supreme Court checks Congress by determining whether the laws Congress passes are__________________________________
The highest and most important court in the United States is called the ______________________________________�
SUPREME COURT
What makes up the judicial branch of the federal government?
How long can a federal judge serve?�
What is the main function of the Supreme Court?
What term best describes the right of the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional?
The major reason for the adoption of the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution was to________________________________________�
List the 10 amendments�
List the 10 amendments�
The major reason for the adoption of the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution was to
Give examples of Citizen’s Responsibilities and Civic Values.
Citizen’s Responsibilities
Civic Values