United States Constitution
What is the phrase at the beginning in both constitutions?
"We the People"
How many articles are in the constitution?
What is an amendment?
An amendment is the process of altering or changing a document.
What is considered to be the Supreme Law of the Land?
The Constitution
What are the 3 components of this Constitution
Preamble, Articles, Amendments
What are the individual rights called?
Declaration of Rights
What is a preamble
A preamble introduces the goals and purposes of the document. It is an introductory statement. Philosphy, vision and mission.
Printing money is a function of what level of government?
Federal
What are the fractions of Congress needed to PROPOSE and RATIFY an amendment?
2/3 and 3/4
About how many words are in the Constitution
50,000
What is an article?
Outlines the function of each part of the government.
What is the name of the address that the President gives to Congress once a year?
What is the name of the address that the President gives to Congress once a year?
What are the 4 components of the 5th Amendment?
Remain silent/no self incrimination, equal protection, due process, eminent domain
What is it called when the people of the state want to put something on the ballot?
Citizen's Initiative
What is the definition of Infringe?
advance beyond the usual limit, encroach
The president and governor both have someone who is next in line. What are the names of those positions?
Vice President and Leiutenant Governor
Name all of the articles.
Legislative, Executive, Judicial, States, Amendments, Supremecy Clause, Ratification
Florida legislatures proposes an amendment by a vote of what fraction?
3/5
What does prohibit mean and what amendment showcases this?
To not allow, 18th
Name 3 reserved powers
Education, Lottery, Marriage