https://padlet.com/hamwaf28/jo4oagbk7b2uvz6r en-us 2023-10-20 13:03:10 UTC 2025-04-24 08:39:41 UTC hello@padlet.com hamwaf28 https://padlet.com/hamwaf28/jo4oagbk7b2uvz6r/wish/2756210952 First we have the legislative power, which makes and votes on laws. This branch is contains two houses, the House of Representatives and the Senate. In the House of Representatives, there are 435 representatives that discuss matters such as declaring war, ratifying treaties, and taxing citizens. In order to be a representative for this house, you have to have been a citizen for 7 years, live in the state you represent, and be at least 25 years old. In the Senate, though, its 100 members have to have been a citizen for 9 years, live in the state you represent, and be at least 30 years old. When comparing these two houses, the House of Representatives have two year terms and each states number of representatives is determined based off of its population; whereas for the Senate each member serves for 6 years and each state has 2. Other important facts about the legislative branch (or Congress) are that the House of Representative’s chosen Speaker the third in line to the presidency, the Senate has the power to reject the president’s choices for his cabinet (for example), and that this branch manages the countries annual budget.]]> 2023-10-20 13:07:52 UTC https://padlet.com/hamwaf28/jo4oagbk7b2uvz6r/wish/2756210952 hamwaf28 https://padlet.com/hamwaf28/jo4oagbk7b2uvz6r/wish/2756211210 To start off, the head of the executive branch is the president. The president is then able to appoint a Cabinet to help him. This and the White House Staff department’s members must be approved by the Senate. The president also has the ability to suggest Supreme Court judges but they must also be approved by the Senate to officially be in office. The Cabinet is made up of 15 branches and is a part of the EOP, which includes the White House Communications, the Press Secretary, and the Office of Management and Budget as well. The president’s duty is to enforce the laws of Congress and can sign or veto these legislations in the process. Lastly, the vice president is the next in line to the presidency.]]> 2023-10-20 13:08:04 UTC https://padlet.com/hamwaf28/jo4oagbk7b2uvz6r/wish/2756211210 hamwaf28 https://padlet.com/hamwaf28/jo4oagbk7b2uvz6r/wish/2756211503 The Judicial Branch is made up of basically just judges and courts. Within this there first are 94 US District Courts, then comes the 13 Courts of Appeals, and finally there is the Supreme Court which has the last say in matters. The Supreme Court contains 6-9 justices who serve for life! This branch’s main purpose is to interpret the laws passed by the legislative branch, but it also upholds the right to trial as well (however only one trial is allowed per case).]]> 2023-10-20 13:08:16 UTC https://padlet.com/hamwaf28/jo4oagbk7b2uvz6r/wish/2756211503 hamwaf28 https://padlet.com/hamwaf28/jo4oagbk7b2uvz6r/wish/2756211851 The three branches that make up this democratic government are the Legislative Power, the Executive Power, and the Judicial Power. These three branches each provide each other with many checks and balances, while also having individual jobs to better maintain the country. As people say, the more the merrier and multiple brains think better than one. Let’s explore the branches functions in more detail!]]> 2023-10-20 13:08:31 UTC https://padlet.com/hamwaf28/jo4oagbk7b2uvz6r/wish/2756211851 hamwaf28 https://padlet.com/hamwaf28/jo4oagbk7b2uvz6r/wish/2756212083 What would any document be without a way to better developed it? I know you all are still quite hesitant, even with all this new information, to accept this constitution. Moreover, we ensure you that you can set all your anxiety at ease because we have found an exact way to accomplish this! It is the Bill of Rights, in which we will protect the rights of the minority through 10 amendments to the constitution and will make a clear message to our future to do so also. These are:

 -Amendment 1: freedom of speech, petition, religion, assembly, and press.
 -Amendment 2: right to bear arms.
 -Amendment 3: right to privacy.
 -Amendment 4: no unreasonable searches.
 -Amendment 5: one crime = one trial.
 -Amendment 6: ensurement to confront witnesses swiftly. 
 -Amendment 7: right to trial.
 -Amendment 8: no excess bail/fines.
 -Amendment 9: not all rights are listed in the Constitution.
 -Amendment 10: not all power is listed as well but is still protected.]]> 2023-10-20 13:08:43 UTC https://padlet.com/hamwaf28/jo4oagbk7b2uvz6r/wish/2756212083 hamwaf28 https://padlet.com/hamwaf28/jo4oagbk7b2uvz6r/wish/2756212242 Of course with great power comes great responsibility. Not only should our government function properly, but it should also care for the necessities of its people. To do this there are some very important key rights that need to be respected overall.]]> 2023-10-20 13:08:51 UTC https://padlet.com/hamwaf28/jo4oagbk7b2uvz6r/wish/2756212242 hamwaf28 https://padlet.com/hamwaf28/jo4oagbk7b2uvz6r/wish/2756212673 All people have certain initial rights that should always be preserved. These specifically are the rights to life, liberty and pursuit of happiness.]]> 2023-10-20 13:09:11 UTC https://padlet.com/hamwaf28/jo4oagbk7b2uvz6r/wish/2756212673 hamwaf28 https://padlet.com/hamwaf28/jo4oagbk7b2uvz6r/wish/2756213532 Now you probably are wondering why do we need this constitution? You also may be questioning whether this document forms a better government than what we currently have? Well my fellow man, to answer these questions requires us to dive much further into this topic.]]> 2023-10-20 13:09:50 UTC https://padlet.com/hamwaf28/jo4oagbk7b2uvz6r/wish/2756213532 hamwaf28 https://padlet.com/hamwaf28/jo4oagbk7b2uvz6r/wish/2756222740 As the title states, this new constitution forms a stronger government! It does this through the additional power given to the government. However, this strength comes with many checks and balances to make sure no one person remains in charge. For example, there are three branches that split up this power for many people to handle.]]> 2023-10-20 13:16:52 UTC https://padlet.com/hamwaf28/jo4oagbk7b2uvz6r/wish/2756222740 hamwaf28 https://padlet.com/hamwaf28/jo4oagbk7b2uvz6r/wish/2759025074 After all this, how could you say no! Now, it wouldn’t hurt to give it a try, at least not more than our current government, now would it? Furthermore, we need a better government and we’ve got one right here in this constitution, so let’s get this thing ratified! ]]> 2023-10-23 12:42:56 UTC https://padlet.com/hamwaf28/jo4oagbk7b2uvz6r/wish/2759025074