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This is the introduction to the Constitution and states its goals
The Preamble
Article I establishes which branch of the government?
The legislative branch
Give all three qualifications to become President
natural born in US
Resident for at least 14 years
This is the highest court in the land
The Supreme Court
What article lists out the rights and privileges of the states?
Lazy Elephants Jump Slowly And Sleep Regularly
Article IV (4)
This was the kind of union the writers wanted to create
A more perfect
How long are U.S. Senators elected for?
A 6 year term
The electoral college
What are the three ways a Supreme Court justice can get out of office?
1. Die
2. Removed for bad behavior
3. Retire
What article is the Supremacy Clause found in?
Article VI (6)
This is the one thing the writers specifically wanted to "provide for"
The common defense
What are the powers that are specifically listed in the Constitution called?
Enumerated
What is the address that the President is required to give to Congress and the American people (it is usually given once a year)
The State of the Union
What is the title of the lead/head justice in the Supreme Court?
Chief Justice
What two word phrase means "the people are in control" or "the people are in charge"?
Popular sovereignty
Other than themselves, who did the writers want to secure the blessings of liberty for
Their posterity
Give both names of the Clause that allows Congress to take actions that ARE NOT specifically listed in the Constitution
Elastic
Give an example of how the President can have influence or check the judicial branch
The President is in charge of nominating judges for the Supreme Court. The senate actually confirms their nomination.
What is judicial review
The power of the courts to determine if a law is constitutional
Federalism
What did the writers of the Constitution want to insure?
Domestic tranquility
What is one enumerated power that serves as a check on the President when the President is in his/her role as Commander in Chief
The power to declare war (The War Powers Act)
When the President meets the president or king of another country, he/she is acting in their role as the Chief _________
Diplomat
What is a writ of certiorari?
A demand by a higher court (usually the Supreme Court) that a lower court send them a certain case for them to decide.
What is the word that is used to describe Congress's two houses (two parts)?
Bicameral