Ian'sUnited States Constitution

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by Ian Bollinger The United States Constitution

Table of Contents : 

Table of Contents Preamble 2 Goals 3-4 Principals 5 Constitution chart 6 Electoral College 7 How a bill becomes a law 8 Duties 9 Glossary 10

Preamble : 

Preamble …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 blessings of liberty.

Goals of the constitution : 

Goals of the constitution

Goals of the constitution : 

Goals of the constitution

7 Principals : 

7 Principals

Amending the constitution chart : 

Amending the constitution chart

Electoral College : 

Electoral College The Electoral College is based off of how many members you have in congress. When you vote the candidate gets your popular vote. If he has the popular vote in your state then he will usually win the electoral votes for your states. Your states representatives will make the final vote in December of the election year. Their vote is based off the popular vote and when they vote the president immediately has your states votes. www.nationalpopularvote.com

How a Bill Becomes a Law : 

How a Bill Becomes a Law

Duties and responsibilities of a citizen : 

Duties and responsibilities of a citizen Duties: Obey laws Defend the nation Pay taxes Serve on a jury Responsibilities: Vote Voice your opinion Respect others rights Accept responsibility for your actions Help the ill Know what your government is doing Know your rights Support your family

glossary : 

glossary Amendment: Change or addition to a document. Checks and Balances: Each branch can check the others to make sure no one branch is to powerful. Constitution: A formal document. Domestic Tranquility: Peace at home. Due Process of Law: Government must follow the same procedures for everyone. Duty: Things you are required to do by law. Electoral College: Special group chosen by their states voters to elect the president and vice president. Federalism: Sharing of power between the national and state government. Naturalization: To grant full citizenship to a foreigner. Preamble: An introduction to a formal document. Republicanism: The type of a democratic government you prefer. Responsibility: Things we should do voluntarily.