Misc.
When was the Constitution adopted?
1787
What did the 1st Article state?
It Establishes the powers and responsibilities of the Legislative branch, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives
What does the Preamble outline?
It outlines the purpose of the document and states
What are the 3 branches of government?
The Legislative branch,executive branch,and judicial branch.
When was the Constitution ratified?
June 21st 1788
What did the 2nd Article state in the Constitution?
It outlines the powers and duties of the Executive branch, with the president at it's head
What does the Preamble state?
The Constitution begins with the Preamble, which outlines the purpose of the document and states, "We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."
What is the supremacy clause?
Article VI of the Constitution contains the Supremacy Clause, which asserts that the Constitution, federal laws, and treaties are the supreme law of the land.
When were the amendments added?
They were added in 1791
What did the third Article state?
This article establishes the judicial branch, including the Supreme Court, and defines the powers of the federal courts.
What are the Bill of Rights?
The first ten amendments guarantee fundamental rights and protections, such as freedom of speech, religion, and the right to bear arms.
What is federalism?
The Constitution establishes a federal system of government, with powers divided between the federal government and the individual states.
What is ratification for the U.S Constitution?
The Constitution became effective on March 4, 1789, when the new government under the Constitution was officially launched.