The US Constitution
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Transcript of The US Constitution
Preamble
We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessing of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.
The Powers of the Congress
Writes the lawsConfirms presidential
appointmentsApproves treatiesGrants moneyDeclares war
The Power of the ExecutiveProposes laws Administers the laws Commands
armed forcesAppoints ambassadors and other
officialsConducts foreign policyMakes treaties
The Power of the Supreme Court
Interprets the Constitution and other laws
Reviews lower-court decisions