Overview
What is the pre-amble?
Describes the purpose/ lays out the ideas.
The articles are considered to be the what? of the constitution when looking at the anatomy
Body
The social Contract theory expressed what? what two theories did John Locke have to find a solution for?
Social contract theory and Natural rights/ state of nature.
In the Pre-amble what did providing for the common defense mean?
This means that the military on behalf of the Federal Government would keep America safe from its enemies.
When we talk about the federal government we are talking about the what?
Whole country.
How many articles are in the constitution?
There are 7 articles
The pre-amble is considered to be the what? of the anatomy.
Head
State of nature or Natural rights was described as what?
A society of no government and no law, just absolute freedom.
In the pre-amble it talks about the judicial system, why is that important?
The judicial system is about making sure justice is served.
What is a block grant?
A grant of money that is broadly specific in what it can be used for.
What was John Lockes theory called?
Social Contract Theory
Articles of the constitution describe the what?
Structure of the Federal Government
Who's ideas did we use to help make our constitution
John Locke
The pre-amble talks about tranquility. What does that mean?
Keeping the peace among the citizens.
Can congress admit new states to the constitution?
Yes
The federal system coming together was called to be a what?
Perfect Union
The amendments are considered to be the what? if looking at the anatomy.
John Locke described a social contract theory as what?
To give up some freedom for protection.
The pre-amble talks about the general welfare of its citizens what does the government do to help its citizens?
Housing, Food stamps, Jobs, money
When a state makes a law does ALL of the other states have to follow it as well?
No
Where can I find the six goals of the constitution?
In the pre-amble
What are amendments?
Changes to the Constitution
What was John Locke's definition of Liberty?
People want to be as free as possible.
The pre-amble talks about prosperity, What does that mean?
Means our future and our way of life, the people after us.
When the federal government makes a law it is called what?
Supreme law of the land.