The Preamble
This opening phrase signals "popular sovereignty," meaning the government's authority comes from the people rather than a king
Answer: What is "We the People"?
The branch of government that Article I creates
What is the Legislative Branch?
The Branch of government that article 2 creates
What is the the Executive Branch?
The Branch of government that article 3 creates
What is the Judicial Branch
The Article IV requirement that if a criminal flees to another state, they must be returned to the state where the crime was committed.
What is Extradition?
The Preamble goal added because the national government under the Articles of Confederation was too weak and the states were loosely connected
What is "In Order to form a more perfect Union"?
The term for a two-part legislature, creating both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
What is bicameral?
The primary purpose of the Executive Branch regarding laws passed by Congress
What is to enforce laws?
Federal judges are nominated by the this person, but they must be confirmed by this legislative body.
What is the President and the Senate?
Under Article IV, every state is guaranteed this form of non-dictatorial government
What is a Republican government?
The Preamble goal that means creating a national defense system to protect America from external threats.
What is "Provide for the common defence"?
Representation in the House of Representatives is based on this metric, which determines how many members each state gets.
What is state population?
The Vice President serves as the President of this chamber and can cast a tie-breaking vote.
What is the Senate?
The type of jurisdiction the Supreme Court usually has, meaning a case has already been tried and appealed in a lower court
What is appellate jurisdiction?
The fraction of both houses of Congress (or state legislatures) required to propose a Constitutional amendment.
What is a 2/3 vote?
The Preamble phrase that means creating a government strong enough to maintain order, prevent chaos, and keep citizens safe.
What is "Insure domestic Tranquility"?
Unlike the House, representation in the Senate gives every state this exact number of senators.
What is 2 senators?
The annual address the President is constitutionally required to deliver to Congress to outline their goals.
What is the State of the Union Address?
The crime of betraying one's country by waging war against it or aiding an enemy.
What is treason?
Article VI states that if a state law conflicts with a federal law or the Constitution, this law always wins.
What is the Federal law / U.S. Constitution (Supremacy Clause)?
The Preamble phrase that means collecting taxes to support the well-being of citizens, including healthcare, education, and infrastructure
What is "Promote the general Welfare"?
If the President vetoes a bill passed by both chambers, Congress can override the veto with this fraction of a vote in both houses.
What is a $2/3$ vote?
To remove an impeached President or high official from office, this fraction of the Senate must vote for removal.
What is a $2/3$ vote?
The length of term for a judge on the Supreme Court, provided they maintain good behavior.
Article VII required this many out of the 13 states to ratify the Constitution for it to take effect
What is 9 out of 13 states?