Do Now: Identify the names of each branch on the cover
The Preamble is the introduction to the
Constitution. It outlines the goals of
the new government.
The Constitution is the foundation of
our government. It is the document
that creates our government.
Goal #1- more perfect union =
Create a stronger government than
the Articles of Confederation
Goal # 2- establish justice =
Create laws and courts that would treat
everyone equally
Goal # 3- insure domestic
tranquility =
Create peace and stop rebellions
within the country
Goal # 4 – Provide for the
common defense =
Protect the United States from foreign
attacks
Goal # 5- Promote the
general welfare =
Goal # 6 – secure the blessings of
liberty to ourselves and our posterity =
Create a government that will last and
protect our independence now and
forever
Create a government that allows for
people to grow and improve their
lives
Articles
Constitution
_____ branch of
government
_____ branch of
government
_____ house of
Congress
_____ house of
Congress
_____ power to tax
_____ power to tax
_____ power to
regulate trade
_____ power to
regulate trade
________ central
government
________ central
government
Article I of the Constitution:
What powers does Congress
possess?
Article 1 Section 1
Legislate means to make laws!!!
All legislative powers herein granted
shall be vested in a Congress of the
United States, which shall consist of a
Senate and House of Representatives.
House of
Representatives
Length of
Term
Requirements
Number
per
State
Total
#
2 year terms
Senate
6 year terms
25 years old
Citizen for at least 7 years
Must live in the state they
represent
30 years old
Citizen for at least 9
years
Must live in the state
they represent
Determined by population
2 per state
435
100
What does it mean to
impeach?
Impeach means to be
charged with a crime.
Step 1- House of Representatives votes to
accuse president of a crime
The House of Representatives was
considered the most democratic part of
the government
Step 2- Senate holds a trial and votes on
guilt.
2/3’s of the Senate is required to find guilt
Veto
• Veto- to vote down
They represent the people’s will
and were the
Only branch elected by the people
Legislative Branch
1- Lay and collect taxes
2-Borrow money on the credit of the United States
3- Regulate Commerce
4- Establish rules for naturalization
• After a presidential veto,
2/3’s of both the House
and Senate must vote to
override
(how immigrants become citizens)
5-Coin money and regulate its value
7-Establish post offices
11- Declare War
12-Raise and support armies
13- Provide and maintain a navy
18- Make laws that are necessary and proper
Elastic Clause
Congress has the ability to exercise power or
create laws not specifically mentioned in the
Constitution.
This can only be used when Congress feels that it
is “necessary or proper”