法律英语课件Lesson 5 Constitution.pptVIP

Lesson 5 Constitution I. Background The Constitution of the United States of America is the foundation of all law and government in the United States. The United States Constitution describes three main branches of government: The bicameral legislative branch is composed of a House of Representatives and a Senate known collectively as the Congress. Article 1 Section 8 of the United States Constitution places the power of the government in the Congress which makes all the laws. THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.doc Articles II and III address the powers delegated to the