Constitution by the Numbers
This was the number of states needed to ratify the Constitution
9 out of 13 states
This is the first and largest article to the Constitution. It establishes the _________________ branch
This branch of government is lead by Congress (the house and senate)
The term for "adding to the Constitution"
Amend/Amendment
Article 3 to the Constitution establishes the ________________ branch that interprets the laws
Judicial
There are _________ articles in the Constitution
Seven
This branch is established in Article 2. It enforces the laws
Place in order the Articles of the Constitution that correspond with the branches of government
Example. Article __________ establishes the ______________ branch
Article I: Legislative
Article II: Executive
Article III: Judicial
An area where a figure of authority has control over. (e.g police officer, judge, etc)
Jurisdiction
The head of the Judicial Branch is called the ...
Supreme Court
The amount of Senators elected to the US Senate
100 (2 per state)
This Article outlines the process to amend the Constitution
Article 5
What does it mean for the President to "execute/enforce" the laws
This term references that the power of the government is split between the National Government and the State Governments
Federalism
This states that the Constitution and US laws are the supreme law of the land
Supremacy Clause
two
This Article sets the rules and guidelines for states to work and trade with each other
Article 4
The job of the Judicial Branch is to ____________ the law
Interpret (will accept analyze, evaluate, or similar words)
Term meaning "to introduce" used in government
Propose
435 members
Federalism, Supremacy
Name two of the jobs of the President of the United States
- Commander in Chief, Chief Diplomat, Negotiator,
This term means an offical agreement. *hint* think of it as a "stamp of approval"
Ratify
The term used to describe a government where people elect representatives to represent them
Republic/ Republican