The Preamble
The Very Beginning of the Constitution.
Where would you find the Preamble?
The branch that makes laws.
What is the legislative branch?
Article I
Where is the Legislative Branch described?
1787
What year was the Constitution written?
We the People.
What are the first three words of the Constitution?
The branch that determines if laws are unconstitutional.
What is the Judicial Branch?
Article V
Where is the amendment process explained?
1791
When was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?
To list the goals and purposes of government.
What is the purpose of the Preamble?
The branch that enforces laws.
What is the Executive Branch?
Article III
?Where is the Judicial Branch described
2 Years
Protect the nation from foreign enemies.
What does "provide for the common defense" mean?
The Senate
What is the first chamber of Congress?
Article II
Where is the Executive Branch explained?
A change to the constitution.
What is an amendment?
Help the people and the nation to succeed and live well.
What does "promote the general welfare" mean?
Population totals.
How are House Representative member determined?
Article IV
Where is the process of new states described?
27
How many amendments are there?