The United States Constitution

The Constitution was signed on:

Sept. 17, 1787

Federalist

Supported the Constitution

Anti-Federalist

Did not support the Constitution

Federalist Papers

85 essays written by James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay in order to win support of the Constitution.

Debate over a bill of rights

Anti-Federalists argued that the Constitution did not protect the individual rights and freedoms.

Ratification

To approve

Many states agreed to ratify if amendments were added to protect fundamental rights

Ratified in 1788

The first 10 amendments

Known as Bill of Rights

WE THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES

The Constitution’s authority is based on the people themselves (written by the people for the people)

Legislative Branch Term

2 year term

How old to be in the Legislative Branch

25 years old

In order to be the Legislative branch to how long do they have to be a citizen for?

7 years

Legislative Branch Powers

Propose tax laws, they can impeach the president

Senate term

6 year term

How old to be a Senate

30 years old

In order to become a Senate how long do they have to be a citizen for?

9 years

In order to be apart of the Legislative Branch/Senate what did you have to do?

They must live in the state they represent

Senate Powers

Approves presidential appointments (Heads of departments), Ratify all treaties, Conducts impeachment trial

Veto

Reject

Additional Powers of Congress

Coin and regulate money, collect taxes, maintain an army and navy, declare war, pay government debts, regulate foreign trade

Chief Executive (President) term

4 years (2 term max)

How old to be the Chief Executive (President)

35 years old

In order to become a Chief Executive how long do they have to be a citizen for?

Natural born citizen

In order to be the Chief Executive who long do you have to live in the USA?

14 years in a row

Chief Executive (President) Powers

Can approve or veto laws, they enforce or execute laws, makes treaties with foreign governments, nominates cabinet members, federal judges, ambassador

Vice- President

Serves as president of the Senate, becomes the president if the other president dies, resigns or is removed from office

Cabinet

Heads of executive departments, advice the president on policy matters relating to their department (defense, education, transportation, energy, etc.)

What does the Federal Court System do?

Explains the Constitution

What are the Federal Court Systems called?

“The Guardians of the Constitution”

How long do Federal Judges serve for?

For life (unless retires, or dies)

Supreme Court

Highest court int he land and consists of nine justices

Can exercise judicial review

The power to review and action of the L or E branch and declare it unconstitutional

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

9 justices

Separation of Powers

Separation of powers between executive, legislative, and judicial branches, all three branches work together in a system of checks and balances

Checks and Balances (Executive, Legislative, and Judicial) President can veto a bill

Bill can still become a law in 2/3 majority of Congress votes to override (E checks L, then L checks E)

Checks and Balances (Executive, Legislative, and Judicial) Supreme Court can reject a law as

Unconstitutional (J checks L)

What is Congress Power?

Impeach and convict

What is the Legislative Branch?

Congress

What is the Judicial Branch?

Supreme Court

What is the Executive Branch?

The President

Double Jeopardy

A person can not be tried twice for the same crime

How many amendments are there?

There are 27 amendments

What are the first 10 amendments called?

The Bill of Rights