Constitution/Preamble
It is the preambles job to...
introduce the constitution.
Article 1 created the...
Legislative branch.
Article 2 created the...
Executive Branch.
Article 3 created the...
Article 4 gives the states the power to...
create and enforce their own laws.
When was the constitution written?
1787
What does legislative mean?
law-making.
Who is the head of the executive branch?
The president.
What does the Supreme Court do?
Interpret laws to decide what they mean and whether or not they have been followed.
Article 5 gives us the ability to create ____________.
Amendments.
What is the purpose of the constitution?
To establish the government of the United States.
A government that elects individuals to address their needs and concerns is.,..
The president is one part of the Executive Branch, what are the other two parts?
The Vice President and the departments.
How do the Supreme Court members get their positions?
They are appointed by the president.
Article 6 established the idea of __________.
Federalism.
How many parts of the constitution are there?
9 parts.
What does legislature mean?
A law making body.
Name three of the responsibilities of the executive branch.
Options: Commander-in-Chief, Maintain a cabinet, State of the Union Address, Negotiate Treaties, Appoint ambassadors/Supreme Court justices/federal court judges/Cabinet members, Represent the United States in foreign countries, Make sure that laws are carried out, Grand Pardons.
How long do Supreme Court Justices serve?
Until they retire, pass away, or are removed.
Article 7 created set the rules for the __________ process.
Ratification.
What were the first three words of the preamble?
"We the people"
The Senate and House of Representatives make up what?
Congress/Legislative Branch
What system is used to elect the president?
Electoral College.
The official term for somebody who serves in the Supreme Court is?
Supreme Court Justice.
To pass an amendment, you need ______ of Congress and ______ of the states to agree.
2/3rds and 3/4ths.