Constitution
The body of fundamental laws setting out the principles, structures, and processes of government.
Constitution
Process of changing the written word of the Constitution.
Amending
Government where supreme authority rest with the people.
Democracy
The two houses of Congress.
House of Representatives and The Senate
Drawing district lines to help a political party.
Gerrymandering
Structure of the Constitution.
Preamble, Articles, Amendment
Number of formal amendment methods.
A centralized government where all powers held by the government belong to a single, central agency.
Unitary Government
The powers given to Congress in the Constitution.
Expressed Powers
A proposed law.
Bill
With the words, "We the People," the Constitution establishes its authority on what basis?
Popular Sovereignty
The number of votes needed in each house to propose an amendment.
2/3
The power to make laws and frame public policies.
Legislative Power
The amount of time a Senator serves.
Six years
Period of time during which Congress conducts its business.
Session
The first 10 amendments.
Bill of Rights
The number of state legislatures needed to ratify an amendment.
3/4
The power to interpret laws, to determine their meaning, and settle disputes within society.
Judicial Power
The required age to run for the Senate.
30 years old
Group of people that occupy the majority of seats in Congress.
white, middle-aged men
Empowers Congress to pass laws needed to carry out the expressed powers.
Necessary and Proper Clause
The 22nd Amendment.
Limits the number of terms a President may serve to two.
An alliance of independent states.
Confederation
Screens bills for floor consideration.
Committee members
The roles of members of Congress.
Legislator, Agent of Constituents, Committee Member, Servant of Constituents, Politician