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Chapter 5.3
In this lesson, we will
Define
the major goals of our
government.
Summarize the major
sections of the Constitution.
Explain the three main
principles in the Constitution
that limit the government’s
power.
Vocabulary:
 Veto
 Delegated
Powers
 Amendments
 Federalism
 Concurrent Powers
 Reserved Powers
 Checks and Balances
 Impeach
In your notes:
What
are the three
branches of the federal
government?
Enforces laws, Make laws,
interprets laws
Republic
The
Constitution
established a republic
A republic is ….
The Goals of our Government
Constitution
begins with
the goals of our
government
In the Preamble
(introduction)- 6 goals
listed
The Goals of our Government
1.
“to form a more perfect
union”
Wanted a better
government
Unite all 13 states
The Goals of our Government
2.
“establish justice”
A legal system that settles
disputes in a fair way
Between people and
governments
The Goals of our Government
3.
“insure domestic
tranquility”
Government tries to
establish a peaceful society
Protect people from the
unlawful acts of others
The Goals of our Government
4.
“provide for the common
defense”
Protect citizens from attacks
by other countries
The Goals of Our Government
5.
“promote the general
welfare”
Government tries to create
conditions that will benefit
everyone
The Goals of Our Government
6.
“and secure the blessings
of liberty to ourselves and
our posterity”
 Our actions should not
interfere with the rights of
others- government protects
all; even future Americans
In your own words,
What
are the 6 goals of
our government?
The Articles
Following
the Preambleplan for our government
Organized into 7 parts or
articles
Article 1- Legislative Branch
Describes
organization
and powers of the
Congress
Divided into 2 houses
House of Representatives
 Senate
Article 1- Legislative Branch
Most
important power: Make
laws
A proposed law is called a
bill
Must have a majority of
votes in both houses before
it can go to the President
Article 1 – Legislative Branch
President
must approve the
bill; sign it
President may veto- or reject
the bill
Congress can override a
veto with 2/3 of its members
votes
Article 1- Legislative Branch
Powers
given to Congress
are called Delegated
Powers
Most of powers are listed,
but not all
Article 1 – Legislative Branch
Powers
given include:
Coin money
Declare war
Regulate trade
Article 1 – Legislative Branch
Can
make laws that are
“necessary and proper”
Also called “elastic clause”
Allows for flexibility to
carry out its work
Article 1 – Legislative Branch
Also
included powers that
Congress does not have
Article 2 – Executive Branch
Powers
given to one
person, the President
Job is to execute or carry
out laws; not to make them
Can make treaties, but
Senate has to approve
Article 2
Can
nominate judges to
Supreme Court, but Senate
had to approve
Constitution is not as
specific with the Executive
Branch; never had been a
President before
With a partner,
Explain
st
1
nd
2
the
and
Article in the Constitution.
Article 3 – The Judicial Branch
National
court – Supreme
Court
Supreme Court judges serve
for life
Has final say in all cases
that involve the Constitution
Article 4 – The States
Each
state must honor the
laws of other states
Ex: Marriage licenses
Reduces conflict between
states
Article 5- Amending the
Constitution
Framers
included
instructions for changing or
for making amendments
3/4 of states must approve
of an amendment
Article 6 – The Supremacy of the
Constitution
Both state and national
governments can pass laws
To avoid conflict- no state
law can violate the
Constitution
Federal law takes priority if a
conflict in laws arises
Article 7 - Ratification
Established
ratification
procedure for
With a partner,
List
rd
3 -
th
7
the
Articles and
briefly explain each.
Amendments to the Constitutions
1st
10 amendments are
called the “Bill of Rights”
Added in response to the
Anti-Federalists
17 other amendments have
been added since the Bill of
Rights
Principles of Limited Government
3
main principles that limit
the government’s power:
Federalism
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
Federalism
Federalism-
division of
power between states and
the federal government
Some power belongs to
states, some to federal,
some powers are shared
Powers of the National Govt.
Maintain
an army and navy
Declare war
Regulate trade between
states and foreign nations
Make all laws necessary for
carrying out delegated
powers
Powers of the State Gov’ts
 Conduct
elections
 Establish schools
 Regulate business within a state
 Establish local governments
 Regulate marriages
 Assume other powers not given to
national government or denied to
states – Reserved Powers
Shared Powers
Enforce laws
Establish courts
Borrow money
Protect the safety
people
Build roads
Collect taxes
of the
Separation of Powers
Dividing
of power in a
government
Power divided between
legislative, executive, and
judicial branches
Checks and Balances
and Balances –
Each branch of government
limits the power of the other
two
House can impeach or
accuse and/or remove
President from office
Checks
Checks and Balances
President
can veto bills
passed by Congress
Judicial branch determines
whether laws passed are
consitutional
With a partner,
What
are the three
principles that limit the
government’s power?
Identify 2 national, 2 state,
and 2 shared powers.