Transcript The Preamble Social Studies Mrs. Roberts

The Preamble
Social Studies
Mrs. Roberts
The Preamble
Six goals of the U.S. government:
 “To Form a More Perfect Union”
 “Establish Justice”
 “Insure Domestic Tranquility”
 “Provide for the Common Defense”
 “Promote the General Welfare”
 “Secure the Blessings of Liberty to
Ourselves and Our Posterity”
The 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 blessings
of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do
ordain and establish this Constitution for
the United States of America.”
The Preamble
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The Constitution begins with an
introduction, or Preamble.
The Preamble identifies certain ideas that
the government of the U.S. should stand for
and also states the six purposes of the
Constitution.
The Preamble
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The statement below expresses the most
important idea behind the U.S. government:
“The people of the U.S. have the right and the
power to govern themselves. The government
depends on the people for its power and exists to
serve them.”
POWER COMES FROM THE PEOPLE!!!!
“Form a More Perfect Union”
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All states should work
together as a single
country for the benefit
of all.
“Form a More Perfect Union”
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Evident Through:
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Federalism or federal system
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Federalism is when the federal government and
the state government share power with one
another.
Allows people of each state to deal with their
needs in their own way. At the same time, it lets
the states act together to deal with matters that
affect all Americans.
“To Form a More Perfect Union”
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Evident Through:
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Supremacy Clause
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States that if there is a conflict between the states
and the federal government, the federal
government will win.
The Constitution states that the federal
government is the “supreme law of the land.”
“To Form a More Perfect Union”
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Evident Through:
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Federal and State Cooperation
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An example of this would be when Hurricane
Katrina destroyed many parts of Mississippi and
Alabama, the governors of those states asked for
help from other states and the federal
government.
FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency)
provides the federal support to those states.
“Establish Justice”
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Everyone should be
treated equally and
fairly under the law.
“Establish Justice”
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Evident Through:
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Bill of Rights
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Amendment 4 – Search and Seizure
Amendment 5 – Rights of an accused person
Amendment 6 – Right to a speedy and fair trial
Amendment 7 – Civil Suits
Amendment 8 – Bail and Punishment
“Establish Justice”
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Evident Through:
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Court system
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“Lady Justice”
 Justice is blind, impartial, and non-discriminatory.
 Everyone is entitled to equal justice under the law.
 The judicial system treats everyone the same regardless
of race, wealth, class, sex, age, ethnic group, etc.
“To Establish Justice”
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Evident Through
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Court System
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Judicial decisions are based on the weighing of
evidence (facts determine guilt or innocence).
People have the right to a fair trial (not biased one
way or another) and the right of appeal.
People have the right to a trial by jury of peers
who will weigh the evidence.
“To Establish Justice”
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In earlier eras, when people disagreed,
they often settled their disputes with swords
or pistols.
Today, we maintain courts so that people
can settle their disputes peaceably.
Also, there are laws to punish those people
that do not use the court system or those
that break the laws.
“To Establish Justice”
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“That’s Not Fair”
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The Justice Department charges a Chicago bank
with refusing to provide services to minority
communities.
“Insure Domestic Tranquility”
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The government has
the responsibility to
ensure peace and
order at home.
“Insure Domestic Tranquility”
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Evident Through:
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Court System
Police Officers
“Keeping the Skies Safe”
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Armed federal marshals ride on many flights
throughout the United States.
“Provide for the Common Defense”
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The government has
the responsibility to
maintain armed forces
to protect the country
and its citizens from
attack.
“Provide for the Common Defense”
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Evident Through:
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Armed Forces
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Army
Navy
Marines
Air Force
 Fighting Terrorism!
 U.S. troops prepare for a raid on an Iraqi town
where terrorists are believed to be operating.
“Promote the General Welfare”
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To ensure, as much
as possible, that
citizens will be free
from poverty, hunger,
and disease.
Promote the wellbeing of its citizens
“Promote the General Welfare”
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Evident Through:
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Agencies created by the federal government:
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Family Support Administration
 Provides financial support for people who might otherwise live
in poverty.
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Public Health Services
 Works to keep Americans free from illness.
 Research prevention and cures for diseases.
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Food and Drug Administration
 Oversees the safety of all food, drug, and cosmetics in the
United States.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
 Provides disaster relief for people during an emergency
situation such as a hurricane, flood, earthquake, or tornado.
“Promote the General Welfare”
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Evident Through:
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Agencies created by the federal government:
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Veterans Administration
 Provides financial support for veterans.
 Hospitals for men and women who served in the military.
“Promote the General Welfare”
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Evident Through:
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Medicare
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Provides health and hospitalization insurance to
people age 65 or older.
Medicaid
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Helps pay the health care costs of low-income
people no matter what their age.
“Secure the Blessings of Liberty to
Ourselves and Our Posterity”
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To guarantee that no
Americans basic rights
will be taken away,
now or in the future.
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Rights of citizens should
be valued and
protected.
Posterity means
generations not yet
born.
“Secure the Blessings of Liberty to
Ourselves and Our Posterity”
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Evident Through:
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Bill of Rights
Judicial Review by the Supreme Court
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Always determining if an action or law is
constitutional or unconstitutional.