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the Introduction to the constitution that lists goals and states the people have a right to govern themselves.
What is the Preamble
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Power is divided between National and State govts Enumerated, Reserved, and Concurrent Powers
What is 4th principle of the constitution
100
to secure the Blessings of Liberty (no Americans basic rights will be taken away for posterity (Generations not born)
What is 6th goal of preamble
100
Separation of powers Each branch has its own powers
What is 5th principle of the constitution
100
Checks and Balances Each branch of govt holds some control over the other two branches Congress can pass law Prez can veto Congress overrides if 2/3 of Both hoses approve supreme court picks supreme court members congress can amend constitution if the supreme court makes a decision about a law
What is 6th principle of the constitution
200
Powers belonging only to the states (marriage, schools)
What is Reserved
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To form a more perfect union. states need to be unified as a single country and cooperate with each other
What is 1st Preamble goal
200
Powers belonging only to the federal govt (army, coinage)
What is enumerated
200
who heads the executive branch of the govt
What is President
200
a term for the Constitution that means fluid, can be changed
What is Living Document
300
to Promote the General Welfare (protect the well-being of people by: Keeping order Protecting rights Promote science and technology with patents common currency
What is 5th Preamble Goal
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republicanism ( People elect their political representatives)
What is 2nd principle of the constitution
300
to provide for a Common Defense (federal govt has power to maintain forces to protect the US from attack)
What is 4th Preamble goal
300
to establish justice Justice-the process or result of using laws to fairly judge and punish crimes and criminals
What is 2nd preamble goal
300
the right of the Supreme court to determine is a law violates the constitution
What is Judicial Review
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powers shared by the state and federal govts (taxes, borrow money, courts)
What is Concurrent
400
to insure domestic tranquillity (keep peace among people)
What is 3rd preamble goal
400
Individual rights Basic liberties and rights of al citizens are guaranteed in Bill of rights Bill of Rights-the first 10 amendments (changes) to the Constitution 17 amendments listed after the bill of rights (ex-slavery)
What is 7th principle of the constitution
400
Court case where Chief Justice John Marshal struck down an act of Congress since then the supreme court decides whether the law violates the constitution
What is Marbury vs Madison
400
generations not yet born
What is prosterity
500
Term of people who created the constitution
What is Framers
500
Benjamin Franklin famous quote
What is Nothing is certain in this world but death and taxes
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Limited Govt Actions by govt are limited because specific powers are listed Powers govt has Powers govt does not have
What is 3rd principle of the constitution
500
Popular sovereignty (people are the source of the govt power)
What is 1st principle of Constitution
500
keep peace among the people
What is domestic tranquility
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