The Constitution
What is the first section of the Constitution called?
Preamble
Which document gave Englishmen basic rights and freedoms?
Magna Carta
Power of judicial review
Judicial
What fundamental principle is expressed with the phrase, "establish justice"?
Rule of Law
Why is the Constitution known as the "Supreme Law of the Land?"
It is our country's highest law
What fundamental principle promises equality under the law?
Rule of Law
Writes the laws
Legislative
What is the purpose of the Preamble?
Explains why the Constitution was written and the goals of government.
What is the main difference between the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution?
AoC had weak central government. The Constitution has a strong central/national government.
What goal of the Preamble is fulfilled when the government spends money on the military?
Provide for the common defense
Under the Constitution, the majority rules, but the rights of the ________ are still protected.
Minority
According to the Consent of the Governed principle, where does government get its powers from?
The people
What goal of the Preamble seeks to fix the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
To form a more perfect union
What is the meaning of "We the people" in the Constitution?
That the people are the source of all government power.
What goal means that the government will try to do what is good for all people?
"Promote the general welfare"