Purpose of the Constitution
First three words to the Constitution
We the People
Government is only as powerful as laws written in the Constitution
Limited Government
The number one responsibility of the Legislative Branch.
To make laws.
The number one responsibility of the Executive Branch.
To enforce laws passed by Congress
This is the branch of government responsible for interpreting laws and ensuring they follow the Constitution.
The Judicial Branch
The introduction to the Constitution
The Preamble
Power is divided between the three branches of government
Separation of Powers
The legislative branch is divided into these two parts.
the Senate and the House of Representatives
This person is the head of the executive branch.
The President
This is the highest court in the United States.
Supreme Court
The Constitution promises to provide this for the people.
Common Defense
Each branch has checks on the other two branches so no branch becomes too powerful
Checks and Balances
Each state sends this number of senators to represent them in Congress.
Two
This person becomes president if the President and Vice President can no longer serve.
Speaker of the House
There are this many justices, including the Chief Justice, who serve on the Supreme Court.
Nine
This means fairness under the law.
The people are the ultimate power in government.
Popular Sovereignty
The number of representatives a state has in the House depends on this factor.
the state's population
The group of advisors that helps the president make decisions includes leaders of departments like Defense, Education, and State.
The Cabinet
The Supreme Court has this power to decide whether laws or actions by the government are unconstitutional.
Judicial Review
In the introduction to the Constitution, this phrase refers to keeping peace and order within the country.
Power is divided between the state and national government.
Federalism
This group approves all presidential appointments.
The Senate
In addition to being the head of state, the president also serves as this leader of the U.S. armed forces.
Commander-in-Chief
These are freedoms and protections for all people.
Rights