The Preamble
What is the first 3 words of the preamble?
¨We The People¨
what is the main purpose of each branch of government?
legislative - make laws
judicial - evaluate laws
executive - carries out laws
The United States guarantees that each state is given a form of Republican government.
What does checks and balances refer to?
No branches has more power than the other
The right of _____ by jury shall be preserved (7th amendment)
Trial
What is the first thing listed in the preamble?
Establish justice
Who is the most powerful judge in the Supreme Court.
Chief Justice
In Article 7, how many states ratified the establishment of the constitution?
Nine States
What also does checks and balances ensure?
That the president cannot use his power for personal gain.
In the 10th amendment, it states that the powers that are not delegated to the United States government are given to the ____ government's.
The state governments.
When was the preamble along with the rest of the constitution created.
1787
What are the strengths of each branch of government?
Executive - Headed by the president
Legislative - Congress
Judicial - Supreme court
In Article 5, how much of congress has to vote yes if they want to pay a bill that the president has vetoed.
2/3
How long has it been since checks and balances was created
234 years
¨Nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.¨ What amendment is this from?
8th amendment
Where is the preamble written on the constitution?
The top
What do articles 1-3 of the constitution do?
The first three articles established 3 branches of government each with specific powers.
What is Article 6 also known as?
The Supremacy Clause
Congress can make laws, but the president can veto them.
What does ¨enumeration" mean in the 9th amendment?
The action of establishing the number of something
How many promises were listed in the preamble?
5
How many cabinet members does the president have?
15
Overall, what do these articles mean together?
The Congress shall have Power to dispose of and make all needful Rules and Regulations respecting the Territory or other Property belonging to the United States.
Who came up with the idea for checks and balances
Author Montesquieu
What is the 6th amendment (summarized)
The accused shall receive the right to a quick and speedy and public trial.