Preamble
What does the Preamble do?
Explains the purposes and goals of the document.
What are the first three articles about?
Legislative, executive, and judicial.
What is the first principal of the constitution and explain.
popular sovereignty;people are source of political power.
Which branch can grant pardons?
Executive branch.
What branch can declare war?
Legislative
What are the first seven words in the Preamble?
"We the people of the united states"
What is article 4 about?
The rights of states.
What is the second principal? Explain.
Limited government;listed powers of each branch
List the three things the judicial branch can do.
Settle disputes, declare executive branch unconstitutional , and decide if laws are fair.
What does veto mean?
To reject.
How many goals are listed in the Preamble?
There are 6 goals
What is article 5 about?
How people and states can amend the constitution with 2/3 votes.
What is the third principal? Explain.
Federalism; Makes sure no branch has too much power.
What is the main function of the executive branch?
To carry out laws.
What branch can veto laws?
Executive
What does posterity mean?
All future generations.
What is article 6 about?
The supreme law of the land.
What is the fourth principal? Explain.
Separation of powers; government divide into 3 branches to exercise their own powers.
What is the main function of the judicial branch?
to interpret laws.
What does Ratify mean?
to approve
What is the last phrase of the Preamble?
"Do ordain and establish this Constitution for the U.S.A."
What is article 7 about?
The ratification process.
What is the fifth principal? Explain.
Checks and Balances; prevents each branch from becoming too powerful.
What is the main function of the executive branch?
To enforce and carry out laws.
What branch can regulate trade?
legislative