Constitution

Preamble
*"We the people of the United States of America" are the most important words.
*Tension between desire for democracy & wish for a stable social order is one of the most important and enduring themes in American history.
*Makes sure that everyone is equal and the U.S. doesn't become a monarchy like in England.

Article 1- Legislative Branch
*Made up of House of Representatives and Senate (together Congress)
*All legislation requires both approval.
*Declares wars with other countries.
*Makes laws.
*Can override vetoes with 2/3 majority.
*Closest to People.

Article 2-Executive Branch
*Executes laws.
*President can veto.
*Appoints people to power.

Article 3-Judicial Branch
*Takes care of enforcing the law.
*Finds laws unconstitutional.


My feelings towards this are a mix of boredom because I remember learning all of this in past grades. As I moveon with the Constitution though I will probably become more interested seeing as this is the foundation of our legal system.