Preamble
Which goal/word of the preamble is to keep freedom for our future generations?
Secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our POSTERITY
What sentence helps you remember all the Articles?
Little Emily Just Saw A Supreme Rat
To prevent one branch of gov from becoming too powerful
Government is divided into three branches
Separation of Powers
What is one specific name for a federal power? Give one example. (two answers)
enumerated, expressed, delegated
Domestic tranquility means...
Peace at home/within the country
What do the first three Articles explain?
The three branches - Legislative, Executive, Judicial
What is one way the legislative branch can check another branch of gov?
lots of answers
When the president vetoes a law, what is this an example of?
checks and balances
What do you call powers that are ONLY for the states? Give one example. (two answers)
reserved powers
The military defending the country would be an example of which goal in the Preamble?
Provide for the common defense
Which Article would include info about how laws are made?
Article I
What is one way the Executive Branch checks the other branches?
lots of answers
Power is divided and shared between the federal and state governments. (remember the birthday cake)
federalism
What do you call powers that are shared by both the federal and state governments? Give one example. (two answers)
concurrent powers
"We, the people..." are the first three words of the Preamble. What does this mean?
This government is run by and for the people (popular sovereignty)
Which Article explains that the Constitution and Federal power is supreme?
Article VI
What is the main way the Judicial Branch checks the other branches?
Checks if their actions are constitutional or not
The idea that EVERYONE must follow the laws
The rule of law
Which level of gov. has the power to declare war?
federal
If the government tries to make Americans happier and healthier - which goal in the Preamble does this illustrate?
Promote the general welfare
If you wanted to read the Amending process in the Constitution, which Article would you look at?
Article V
If the president appoints a new judge to the Supreme Court, who has to confirm/approve these appointments?
The Senate (Leg. Branch)
Which term describes the idea that the government is run by the people and the people have the power?
popular sovereignty
Which level of gov. has the power to control education?
states