CostitutioDeclaration of Independence and the 3 branches of Government

Declaration of Independence and the 3
branches of Government

Erica Schneiderman

The Declaration Of The Declaration of Independence was
Independence signed in Philadelphia. It was created
as the document stating that the
Thirteen Colonies were free from
Great Britain rule. 56 people signed
the declaration at the bottom. When
news of the declaration reached New
York City there was a riot. There was
an age difference of 44 years
between the oldest signers and the
youngest signers.

Legislative Branch The Legislative Branch is the part of
the US Government that creates the
laws. When you see congressman in
the Senate or House debating a law,
you’re reading about the Legislative
Branch.

Judicial Branch The Judicial Branch is the part of the
government that is made up of
judges and courts. Federal Judges are
not elected, they are appointed by the
President and approved by the
Senate.

Executive Branch The power of the Executive Branch is
vested in the President of the United
States of America., who also acts as
the Commander-in-Chief in the
armed forces. The President is
responsible for implementing and
enforcing the laws written by
Congress and, to that end, appoints
the heads of the feral agencies.

Amendments(Bill 1. Freedom of Religion, Speech, and the Press
of Rights) 2. The right to bear arms. The right means the people keep and bear

arms shall not be infringed.
3. The Housing of Soldiers Must have consent of family to stay there at

their house during a time of peace. In a manner of prescribed by the
law it is ok.
4. Protection from Unreasonable Searches and Seizures The right of
the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects
against unreasonable searches and seizures shall not be violated,
and no warrants shall issue.
5. Protection of Rights to Life, Liberty, and Property. No one shall be
held for a Capital of infamous crime unless on a presentment or
indictment of a Grand Jury.
6. Rights of Accused Persons in Criminal Cases. In all criminal
prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public
trial y an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall
have been committed.
7. Rights in Civil Cases. In suits at common law, where the value in
controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall
be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury shall be otherwise
reexamined in any court of the United States than according to the
rules of the common law.
8. Excessive bail, Fines and Punishments Forbidden. Excessive bail
shall not e required, nor excessive fines imposed , nor cruel and
unusual punishments inflicted.
9. Other Rights Kept by the People. The Constitution of certain rights
shall not be constructed to deny or disparage others retained by the
people.
10. Undelegated powers kept y the states and the people. The powers
not delegated to the United States y the Constitution, nor prohibited
by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively.