Preamble
Articles
Articles Cont.
Principles
Principles Cont.
100
states why the Constitution is written
What is Preamble
100
How many articles does the Constituion contain
What is seven
100
Contains the Supremacy Clause
What is Article VI
100
What is the purpose of the principles?
What is influence character of American government
100
each branch of government has its own responsibilities
What is separation of powers
200
Form a more perfect....
What is Union
200
This Article establishes the legislative branch
What is Article I
200
Creates an executive branch
What is Article II
200
Concept of rule by the people
What is popular sovereignty
200
Each branch of government exercises some control over the other
What is Checks and Balances
300
Provide for the....
What is Common Defense
300
Which article explains the relationships of the states to one another
What is Article IV
300
Define Supremacy Clause
What is Constitution, laws passed by Congress, and treaties of the United States "shall be the supreme law of the land"
300
Where does the authority of governemnt flow from?
What is the people
300
To reject
What is vetoing
400
Secure the Blessings of....
What is Liberty
400
Describes how the Constitution can be amended
What is Article V
400
Supreme Court is created under which article?
What is Article III
400
Define federalism
What is power is divided between national and state governments (both levels have their own agencies and officials)
400
Power of the courts to declare laws and actions of the local, state, or national governments invalid if their are declared unconstitutional
What is judicial review
500
Where does the Preamble appear in the Constitution
What is the beginning
500
Congress, House of Representatives, and the Senate are all created unders this article
What is Article I
500
Define Jurisdiction and where it is found
What is Article III, authority of the Supreme Court and other federal courts to rule on cases
500
Why did the Founders choose federalism?
What is it was a way to forge a union but limit central power by distributing between the states and national government
500
Define limited government
What is the Constitution limits the actions of government by specifically listing powers which it does and does not have
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