Meghan's Mini Handbook

Slide 1: 

By:Meghan Larson6th hourMrs.Handke The United States Constitution http://library.csun.edu/egarcia/images/Constitution_000.jpg

Slide 2: 

Preamble……………pg.2Goals of the Constitution………pg.3-4Principles of the Constitution…………..……….pg.5Amending the Constitution Chart…………….….pg.6Electoral College………………….pg.7How a Bill Becomes a Law………………………………pg.8Duties and Responsibilities of a Citizen………pg.9Glossary……………........pg.10 Table of Contents

Slide 3: 

“…….to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote general Welfare, and secure the blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity….” Preamble

Slide 4: 

Goals of the Constitution

Slide 5: 

Goals of the Constitution

Slide 6: 

Principles of the Constitution

Slide 7: 

Amending the Constitution Chart

Slide 8: 

Electoral College The Electoral College is a special group of voters selected by their states voters to vote for the president and vice president.

Slide 9: 

How a Bill Becomes a Law

Slide 10: 

Duties and Responsibilities of a Citizen Duties *Defend the Nation *Obey the law*Pay taxes*Serve on a jury Responsibilities- Know what your government is doing. Voice your opinion. Respect diversity. Accept responsibility for your actions. Support your family. Know your rights. Vote. Respect the rights of others.

Slide 11: 

Amendment= An addition to a formal document such as the Constitution.Bill= proposed law.Checks and Balances= Each branch of government can check on the other two so they don’t come to powerful.Constitution= A formal plan of government.Domestic Tranquility= maintaining peace within the nation.Electoral College= special group of voters selected by their states voters to vote for the president and vice president. Glossary

Slide 12: 

Federalism= Sharing of powers between federal and state government.Naturalization= To grant full citizenship to a foreigner.Preamble= Introduction to a formal document especially in the Constitution.Ratify=To give official approval.Republicanism= Favoring a republic as the best form of government.Responsibility=Particular burden of obligation upon one who is responsible.Veto= To cancel. Glossary