Vocabulary
The idea that government’s authority comes from the people.
Popular Sovereignty
The Constitution creates rules by law and create equality
Establish Justice
What court level do all federal cases start?
District Court
4 year term-2 Terms total
How many Articles are there in the Constitution
7 articles
Power of Supreme Court to decide if laws and acts are unconstitutional
Judicial Review
The Constitution aims to keep peace and maintain order within the United States
Ensure Domestic Tranquility
What are the three levels of the federal court system?
District, Appellate, and Supreme Court
They Serve for Life
All powers that are not written in the Constitution belong to who?
The States
A system that allows each branch of government to limit the power of the other 2 branches.
Checks and Balances
The constitution provides for the nation to protect itself against foreign enemies
Provide for the Common Defense
The Branch that makes or creates laws
The Legislative Branch
How many years is a Senator's term? How long is A Representatives term?
6 years
2 years
What is written in the Preamble that suggests the Government Authority is from the people
"We the People"
To take Away the Right to Vote
Disenfranchise
The constitution supports an economy and society where people can prosper.
Promote the General Welfare
The Branch that interprets or applies laws in society
The Judicial Branch
What are the two requirements to be a President
Natural Born-Citizen and 35 years old
Why did the framers make it difficult to change the Constitution?
They wanted the Constitution to provide a lasting and stable guideline to Government.
The constitutional system that shares power between national and state governments
The Constitution is made to create cooperation between each state and a strong relationship between the States and National Government.
Form a more Perfect Union
The Branch that carries out or executes the laws.
Define what Congress is.
Congress is part of the Legislative Branch that includes both the Senate and the House of Representatives.
2/3 to propose amendment
3/4 to ratify amendment.