The Preamble
How many goals are in the preamble?
6 Goals
Out of the seven articles, what is the 1st article for?
The 1st establishes powers to the congress
When were the first 10 amendments added?
1791
What do checks and balances do?
Protect the government from the abuse of power
Inauguration
The ceremony in which the president officially takes the oath for office.
The national government had to make sure that they had the power for what?
Peace
Out of the seven articles, what is the 5th article for?
It provides a process to amend the constitution
What ARE the first 10 amendments?
The bill of rights
In the seven principles, what does the constitution reflect on the principles?
Federalism or the division of power
Precedent
an act or decision that sets on example for other to follow
Who gave the government the power to raise armies and navies?
Framers of the constitution.
Out of the seven articles, what is the 2nd & 3rd one for?
They establish the powers to the government and courts.
For the 26th amendment, what age do you have to be in order to vote?
Age 18-21
True or false, The government only has the powers that the constitution gives it.
True
Bond
a certificate the promises to repay the money loaned, plus interest, on a certain date
The states were almost separate nations the way they saw it, this was before or after the constitution was made?
After
Out of the seven articles, what is the 4th one for?
It is for relations among states
When was the last amendment made?
1992
True or false, The framers provided for separation of powers to limit the court power.
False, The framers provided for separation of powers to limit the GOVERNMENT power. Not court.
Tariff
a tax on imports, to pay the government
In the preamble, what did the colonist fight for, that were almost killed them trying?
Freedom or liberty
Out of the seven articles, what is the last one for?
Sets up a procedure for the states to ratify the constitution
What does the first amendment do?
Guarantees freedoms of speech and religion
True or false, The people had many rights such as supreme power, or sovereignty over their government in the seven principles.
True
Speculator
Someone who invests in a risky venture in hope of making a large profit