The Articles of Confederation ART I C正ES CONFEDERATION AN D PERPETUAL UNION BET WEEN THE STATE S置
The Articles of Confederation
Left:Philadelphia Right:George Washington
Left: Philadelphia Right:George Washington
II.The Constitution and the Federal System A.The Constitution set up a federal system. B.The Constitution called for the election of a national leader. C.The Constitution provided for a national court system. D.The Constitution made it clear the government was set up by the people,thus the basic rights of the citizens must be protected
II. The Constitution and the Federal System A. The Constitution set up a federal system. B. The Constitution called for the election of a national leader. C. The Constitution provided for a national court system. D. The Constitution made it clear the government was set up by the people, thus the basic rights of the citizens must be protected
III.The Three Branches of the U.S. Government Checks and Balances A.The Legislative Branch -made up of elected representatives -the only branch that can make federal laws -the House of Representatives,law makers who serve two- year term,altogether 435 representatives -the Senate,law-makers who serve six-year term,two from each state The main duty of the Congress is to make law -A law begins as a "bill",then voted upon,to become a law it must be signed by the president
III. The Three Branches of the U.S. Government & Checks and Balances A. The Legislative Branch -made up of elected representatives -the only branch that can make federal laws -the House of Representatives, law makers who serve twoyear term, altogether 435 representatives -the Senate, law-makers who serve six-year term, two from each state - The main duty of the Congress is to make law - A law begins as a “bill”, then voted upon, to become a law it must be signed by the president
The U.S.Congress
The U.S. Congress