Vocabulary
to change or add to the constitution
amendment
what does "We the people mean"
unity of the people in the US
this branch has the congress (senate and house of reprensentatives)
legislative
Dividing powers among local, state, and national governments
Federalism
Name one right of the first amendment
Freedom of Religion
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of the Press
Freedom of Assembly
Freedom of Petition
the first Constitution of the United States
Articles of Confederation
What does establish justice, insure domestic Tranquility mean?
have justice, keep peace at home
This branch has the president, vice president, and cabinet members
Executive
all powers not in the constitution will be given to the states or the people
How can the executive branch check the Judicial branch?
can appoint judges
The first part of the Constitution
The Preamble
What does provide for the common defense mean?
protect all citizens
The President is the _______________ of the military
Commander in Chief
What did Shay's Rebellion show the government?
taxes needed to be increased
What does the 19th amendment say?
Gave women the right to vote
When one branch of government can limit the powers of another
Checks and Balances
What does secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity mean?
make sure our country is safe and free now and in the future
This branch has the Supreme Court
Judicial Branch
The legislative branch is responsible for
writing laws and collecting taxes
How can the Legislative Branch check the executive branch?
Can impeach the president and override a veto
to pass into law
Ratify
What does ordain and establish this Constitution mean?
this is the main law
This person can serve for 6 years
Senator
What are powers that the states and federal governments share?
collect taxes, enforce laws, and set up courts
How can the Constitution be amended?
A two step process with the states and federal government