Sec 1
How many amendments were rejected when the 27 amendments were adopted?
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6 have been rejected
what is the main goal of a political party?
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seeks to win elections in order to influence the activities of government
What is unconstitutional?
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Any law or government action that is found to violate a part of the Constitution.
What is another term of limited government?
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the rule of law
What are the three main parts of the Constitution?
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The Preamble
The Articles of Confederation
The Amendments
When was the bill of rights adopted?
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The Bill of Rights was adopted in 1791
What is a cabinet?
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A group of advisers consisting of the head of the executive departments
What is Judicial Review?
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Power to determine whether the actions of the legislative and executive branches of government are constitutional.
What does it mean to form a perfect union?
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To join together
What are the goals of the Constitution?
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Form a more perfect union
Establish Justice
Ensure domestic tranquility
provide for the common defense
promote the general welfare
secure the blessings of liberty
Name one way an amendment could be proposed
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-By Congress, with the approval of at least two-thirds of the House and two-thirds of the Senate.
-By Delegates at a national convention that is called by Congress at the request of at least two-thirds of the state legislatures.
What are the principles of government in the Constitution?
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limited government
judicial review
checks and balances
federalism
separation of powers
popular sovereignty
What are the two methods for ratifying an amendment?
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-The proposed amendment is voted on by state legislatures
-Citizens elect delegates to conventions call in each state
What problem of governing does the separation of powers address?
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Preventing one branch of the government becoming too powerful.
What does to repeal a law mean?
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To cancel or revoke it by a legislative act.