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What is the 1st amendment?
People have freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and the right to petition the Government.
the constitutional protection against unfair governmental actions and laws
Due Process
The introduction to the U.S Constitution is called....
The Preamble
What is the first step to amend the U.S Constitution and who does it?
Proposal by Congress or the convention
When the decision of more than half the people is accepted by all
Majority Rule
What is the main idea of the Preamble?
it states the purposes of our government
Which branch of government executes/enforces the laws?
The Executive Branch
The ratification of the U.S Constitution requires approval by the ____.
States
The 10th amendment states that any power not given to the national government is ______ to the states.
Reserved
In a federal government, the ____ government is supreme.
National
How many reasons/purposes are listed in the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution?
6
Which branch of government makes the laws?
The Legislative Branch
What amendment protects against unfair governmental actions and laws from the national government?
The 5th amendment
This concept splits the powers of the U.S. Constitution between the National and State government
Federalism
What do the Articles of Confederation and U.S. Constitution have in common?
They are both a form of government
"We the people" represents which political principle?
Consent of the Governed
Which branch of government determines the constitutionality of laws?
The Judicial Branch
The 14th amendment provides protection against unfair governmental actions and laws from who?
The States
Powers shared between the national and state government is which of the following?
- expressed powers
-concurrent powers
-reserved powers
concurrent powers
Separate the National powers from the States powers
Promote public safety
Conduct Foreign Policy
Provide for the common defense
Promote the welfare
Name the 6 reasons/purposes of the government listed in the Preamble.
form a more perfect union, establish justice, ensure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity
The division of power among the three branches of government is called
Separation of Powers