Preamble, Federalism and Branches

1. in order to form a more perfect union,

1. better than the articles of confederation
2. more perfect than before

2. establish justice, a. legislature at federal, state, and local levelsb. courts at federal, state, and local levelsc. law enforcement at federal, state, and local levels

3. insure domestic tranquility,

1. peace between states, counties, and cities

4. provide for the common defense,

1. national military (army, navy, air force, marines, coast guard)

5. promote the general welfare, and

1. social programs to help elderly and needy individuals

6. secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity,

1. maintain civil rights (including voting) for ourselves and our children

Delegated	Concurrent	Reserved
Federal Declare war and make peace Regulate foreign trade Pass laws regarding information Raise and support the armed forces Coin and print money Establish Post Office Make all laws, “necessary and proper” to carry out its powers.	Both Collect taxes Borrow Money Make and enforce laws Establish courts Provide for health and welfare of the people Charter banks	State Pass laws regulating businesses within state borders Establish local governments Pass license requirements for professionals (Teacher, Lawyer, Doctor,) Conducting elections Make civil and criminal laws Establish and support public schools Regulate trade within a state

Branch:	Legislative	Executive	Judicial
Main Duty:	Creates Laws	Enforces Laws	Interprets the Laws
Head of the Branch:	Congress (House of representatives and State	President	Supreme Court