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List the 3 of the 6 purposes of the Constitution in the Preamble.
In order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty.
What do we call the first ten amendments to the constitution?
The Bill of Rights
Whos in charge of the executive branch?
The President
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
435
The highest court in the Judicial Branch
Supreme Court
What is the subject of article I of the Constitution?
Article I is about the first branch of the U.S. Government: Congress, or the legislative branch.
System that allows each branch of government to limit the power of the others
Checks and Balances
How many Senators does each state have? How many total?
Each state=2
Total=100
What are two parts of the U.S. Congress?
The Senate and The House of Representatives
A change made to the Constitution is known as
An Amendment
What is the main purpose of the Legislative Branch?
The House of Representatives (lower house) and the Senate (upper house) form the Congress, or legislative power of the U.S. (Article I. Section 1. Clause 1.)
What were three things that were wrong with the articles of Confederation?
1 No power to tax
2. No power to enforce laws
3. Weak Central Government
How often are elections for the House of Representatives, and who gets to vote in these elections?
Every two years, the people get to choose members of the House of Representatives (Article I. Section 1. Clause 1.)
What is the First section of the Constitution?
Preamble
List the formal qualifications to hold a seat in the House of Representatives.
25 years old, be a citizen for seven years, and be a resident in the state your are chosen in (Article I. Section 1. Clause 2.)
The idea that the power of government should be restricted to prevent its abuse
Limited Gov't
How long is a term in the Senate?
6 years
This house of Congress has the sole power to impeach
House of Representatives
List 2 out of the 3 qualifications to become president according to Article II of the Constitution.
-Born in the USA
-Lived in US for 14 years
-35 years of age
How many Supreme court Justices are there?
9
What year was the Constitution Ratified?
1789
Power divided among National, State, and Local Government
Federalism
What is popular sovereignty?
The authority of the state through the rule of the people. AKA Power of the government comes from the people.
To reject a decision made by the law making body. This can be done by a president or governor.
Veto
Power of the government is divided among the 3 Branches
Separation of Powers