Branching Out
This branch is led by the President and carries out the laws.
Executive
The President can do this to a bill passed by Congress to stop it from becoming a law.
Veto
This level of government is in charge of printing money and declaring war.
National (Federal)
These are the very first three words of the Preamble.
We the People
This is the name for a formal change or addition to the Constitution.
Amendment
This branch consists of the Supreme Court and explains what laws mean.
Judicial Branch
Congress can do this to a President who is suspected of breaking the law.
Impeach
This Amendment says powers not given to the National gov. belong to the States.
10th Amendment
This Preamble goal means keeping the peace and safety here at home.
Domestic Tranquility
This Amendment, passed in 1920, gave women the right to vote.
19th Amendment
This branch is made up of the House and the Senate and writes the laws.
Legislative Branch
The Supreme Court can declare a law this if it goes against the Constitution.
Unconstitutional
These are "Concurrent Powers," meaning they are used by both State and National gov.
Shared (Taxes/Roads)
This Preamble goal refers to protecting the country from foreign threats.
Common Defense
This 1865 Amendment ended slavery in the United States forever.
13th Amendment
This person is the "Commander in Chief" of the military.
President
This branch has the power to "Confirm" (approve) the President’s choice for a Judge.
Legislative
This clause says that if a State law and Federal law disagree, the Federal law wins.
Supremacy Clause
This goal means making sure the government is fair to everyone.
Establish Justice
To change the Constitution, this many of the 50 states must agree (ratify).
3/4 (or 38 states)
This is the length of time a Supreme Court Justice serves.
For Life
This is the "check" the Legislative branch has to pass a law even after a Veto.
Override (2/3 vote)
This power, like running schools or giving driver's licenses, is held only by States.
Reserved Powers
This goal means looking out for the health and happiness of all citizens.
General Welfare
This Amendment lowered the voting age from 21 down to 18.
26th Amendment