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Principles of the Constitution
Chapter 3 vocab
The Preamble
The Articles
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The people establish government and are the source of its power; "Power to the People"
What is popular sovereignty?
100
to cancel, or revoke, by legislative act
What is repeal?
100
provide laws that are reasonable and fair
What is establish justice?
100
What is the topic of Article One?
Legislature
100
The first 10 amendments are known as?
What is the Bill of Rights?
200
Government power is divided among the 3 branches of government to prevent the concentration and abuse of power by any one branch
What is Limited Government?
200
president's power to reject legislation
What is veto?
200
keep peace and maintain order within the country
What is ensure domestic tranquility?
200
What is the topic of Article Three?
Judicial Branch
200
principle of Constitution that protects individual rights of the people
What is limited government?
300
Government power is divided into three branches
What is separation of powers?
300
law or act that is deemed illegal under the Constitution
What is unconstitutional?
300
provide citizens the aid and service needed
What is promote the general welfare?
300
What is the Topic of Article 7?
Ratification
300
Fill in the blanks: Legislative______ laws Executive_______ laws Judicial_______ laws
Makes, Carries out, Interprets
400
protect states rights; divide power between states and national government
What is federalism?
400
the concept that every member of society must obey the law and it never above it
What is rule of law?
400
defend the nation against foreign enemies
What is provide for the common defense?
400
What is the Topic of Article Five?
The Amendment Process
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the Supreme Court case that settled the issue of judicial review and decided who declares laws unconstitutional
What is Marbury v. Madison
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Supreme Court has the power to declare a law unconstitutional
What is judicial review?
500
the Constitution is the "supreme law of the land"
What is supremacy clause?
500
strengthen the relationship between states as part of the nation and the relationship between the states and the national government
What is to form a more perfect union?
500
What is the topic of Article Six?
National Supremacy. Also Debt and Oaths
500
What is the most common way to propose and ratify an amendment?
Congress Proposes, State Legislature Ratifies