Summary of The U. S. Constitution
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Why Write it? For future Generations and it’s a Contract to ensure Justice Preamble Founding Father’s Mission Statement-What they wanted to do (Introduces the Constitution and sets forth the general purposes for which the government was established). Article I Congress is made up of two houses-The Senate and the House of Representatives-they will carry out the legislative duties of the government This article then describes how each house will be organized and how its members will be chosen (The Legislative Branch). Article II deals with the executive branch and provides for President and Vice President to carry out the duties of this branch. The article explains these two leaders are to be chosen. It includes a list of powers the President (The Executive Branch). Article III gives the judicial powers of government to a Supreme Court and other federal courts. The President appoints the judges of these courts. These judges serve for life (The Judicial Branch). Article IV explains the relationship between the states and the national government (Relations Among the States). Article V specifies how the Constitution can be changed (The amending process). Article VI Discusses general provisions about the government (National Supremacy). Article VII State that the Constitution will go in effect after 9 states ratify it (Ratification of the Constitution). Directory: cms -> lib05 -> NJ01001380 -> Centricity -> Domain -> 187 Domain -> A vindication of the Rights Domain -> It is March, 1834 and Andrew Jackson, the seventh president of the United States, is in danger of being impeached by the House of Representatives for assuming powers not conferred to the chief executive by the Constitution Domain -> How a boy became a Knight in Medieval Times The Accolade Domain -> How did the training for knighthood occur? Domain -> Causes of the Great Depression by Sarah Carroll Domain -> Directions: Read the following passages and answer the questions on the side. The questions will require you to investigate outside of this reading. Take notes of your own to help you understand the causes of wwi. Why 187 -> Pagodas-tower-like buildings with upturned, tilted roofs Buddhism 187 -> Middle ages and feudalism study guide 187 -> Mesopotamia Video Questions 187 -> Justinian I. First Great King Download 3.42 Kb. Share with your friends:
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