Articles
First, second, and third articles of constitution
What are Legislative, executive, and judicial?
How many amendments does the constitution have?
27
How many sections are in article one of the constitution?
10
The first three powers of congress are...
1. Tax
2. Spend
3. Borrow
What does preamble mean?
An introduction
Article 4 of constitution is about...
What is relations of states?
The first 10 amendments to the constitution are called...
The bill of rights
Section 1 of Article 1 is about...
Lawmaking powers of Congress
How many total powers are granted to congress?
20
What does "insure domestic tranquility" mean?
To make sure or to provide peace inside the country
Article 5 of constitution is about...
What is Amendment process?
Rights secured in first amendment to constitution are...
Press, petition, speech, religion, and assembly
Sections 2 and 3 are about...
House of representatives and Senate
What is the 10th power granted to congress?
Establish a postal system
What does the word "ordain" mean in the context "...do ordain and establish this Constitution..."
Article 6 of constitution includes three things. What are they?
Debts of confederation, supremacy clause, and duties of officials.
Which amendment changed the election of senators by the states to election by the people?
Amendment 17
Complete missing sections:
Sec 4: Elections and meetings.
Sec 5: ?
Sec 6: Pay and privileges of members.
Sec 7: ?
(5) Rules for each House and
(7) Making laws
What is the 20th and last power given to congress?
Pass laws to implement all other powers
How many reasons are given in the Preamble to the Constitution for providing such document?
6
Last article in constitution is about...
Ratification
Which amendment abolished slavery?
Amendment 13
What are the 3 powers spoken of in the last 3 sections of article 1?
Powers granted to Congress.
Powers forbidden to Congress.
Powers forbidden to States.
What branch of government can declare war?
Congress/Legislative branch
Complete the missing phrases:
"We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect Union, establish justice, _____________, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and _______________ to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."
1. Insure domestic tranquility
2. Secure the blessings of Liberty