principles
rule by the people
popular sovereignty
article 1 establishes the ____________ branch which makes laws
legislative
1
speech, religion, press, assembly, petition
7
civil trials
constitution is the supreme law of the land; federal law supersedes state law
supremacy clause
no one is above the law
rule of law
Article 2 establishes the ______________ which enforces laws
executive
4
unreasonable search/seizure
8
cruel and unusual punishment
what does the preamble do
states the purpose of the constitution
power is divided into 3 branches
sep of powers
article 3 establishes the ______________ which interprets law
judicial
2
bear arms
9/10
rights retained by people and states
amendment 24 banned
poll taxes
power is divided between the federal and state govs
federalism
article 4 concerns relations among states. name one stipulation
states have to return wanted criminals, states cannot discriminate against residents of other states, states honor laws of other states
5
due process, no self incrimination, no double jeopardy
14
everyone born in us is a citizen with equal rights
articles are divided into ________ and _____________
sections and clauses
2 examples of checks and balances
veto, impeachment, judicial review, senate confirmation of judges
article 5 describes the amendment process. what is it?
2/3 of congress to propose, 3/4 of states to ratify
6
speedy public trial, witnesses, attorney
22-pres limited to
2 terms
this means congress can stretch their powers to carry out their duties
elastic clause or necessary and proper clause