The belief that the people are the source of all government power.
What is popular sovereignty.
100
We the People of the United States in order to form a more perfect union....
What is the Preamble.
100
to keep together
What is to form a more perfect union.
100
legislative branch
What is Article I.
100
The U.S. Constitution is the supreme law of the land.
What is the supremacy clause.
200
The belief that government power should be shared among the levels of government - national, state, and local levels.
What is federalism.
200
The largest part of the Constitution
What is the Articles.
200
peace, stability and order
What is to insure domestic tranquility.
200
executive branch
What is Article II.
200
All states must respect and accept the laws, certificates and licenses from other states.
What is the full faith and credit clause.
300
The belief that government power should be divided among the three branches so that no one branch could act independently but rather be forced to work with the other two branches to exercise government power.
What is separation of powers.
300
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What are the amendments.
300
protection for all people and states
What is provide for the common defense.
300
Judicial Branch
What is Article III
300
Congress can do anything necessary and proper to carry out its duties.
What is the elastic clause.
400
The belief that government power is not absolute and is bound by the Constitution and the People.
What is limited government.
400
Only Congress has the power to declare war.
What is the Articles.
400
fairness for all people
What is establish justice.
400
Supremacy of the U.S. Constitution
What is Article VI.
400
A driver's license from one state allows you to travel anywhere in the U.S.
What is the full faith and credit clause.
500
The belief that the courts have the power to assess all acts of government at any level or branch and compare it to the U.S. Constitution with the ability to rule the act "unconstitutional" or "constitutional."
What is judicial review.
500
The freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly and petition.
What are the amendments.
500
freedom of choice and movement for the current citizens and future generations
What is to secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity.
500
Relationship among the national and state governments.
What is Article IV.
500
Implied powers or powers not specifically mentioned that allows Congress to make laws and regulate "things" not mentioned in the Constitution.