The Constitution Part 1
Based on population
House of Representatives
Explains the purpose of government
The Preamble
Changes to the Constitution
Amendments
Coined the term “Mr. President”
George Washington
accuse an elected official of a crime
Impeach
Interprets the Constitution
The Supreme Court
Number of articles in the Constitution7
7
first 10 amendments
Bill of Rights
Strong federalist and head of the Treasury Department
Alexander Hamilton
To approve
Ratify
Purpose to enforce laws
The Executive Branch
Title/power held by the President
Commander in Chief
Freedom of speech amendment
The 1st Amendment
First Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
John Jay
Favoring one side of an issue
Partisan
Makes laws. Includes the House and Senate
The Legislative Branch
System which helps hold the power of the three branches of government in check
Checks and Balances
Only amendment to ever be repealed
The 18th Amendment
Native American leader
Tecumseh
A group created to decide upon an issue
Caucuses
2 representatives from each state
The Senate
Government keeps out of the economy
Laissez-Faire
Ensures the right to trial by jury
the 7th Amendment
Explored the Louisiana Territory
Lewis and Clark
Court case that established the concept of Judicial Review
Marbury v Madison