Preamble
What are the first three words of the Constitution
We the People
How many articles are in the Constitution
7
Name the Branches
Leg, Exec, Jud
America's first constitution / gov
Who Wrote the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
What does " We the People" mean about where the government power comes from
Power comes from the Citizens
Which Article creates the Legislative Branch
1
What does the Legislative branch do
Makes Laws
Why did the Articles of Confed create a weak central Government
Americans feared too much central power after British Rule
What year was the Declaration Signed
1776
Name one Goal listed in the Preamble
Form a more perfect Union
Establish Justice
Insure domestic Tranquility
Provide for the common Defence
Promote the general Welfare
Secure the Blessings of Liberty
Which article explains how to amend the Constitution
5
What does the Executive Branch do
Enforce Laws
What major event showed the articles were too weak
Shay's Rebellion
What does " Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness" Describe
Natural Rights of all People
What does Promote the General Welfare mean
Helping All citizens prosper and be cared for
What does Article VI 's supremacy clause say
The Constitution is the Supreme law of the land
Interrupts the law and decides if it is constitutional
Name one thing Congress Could Not Do under the Articles of Confederation
Could Not collect Taxes, enforce laws, or regulate Trade
Why was signing the Declaration Dangerous
Considered Treason
Why is the preamble called America's Mission Statement
It explains the overall purpose and goals of the Constitution
Why do Articles 1,2,3 come before the rest?
They create the three branches of government, forming a foundation for all else
Give one example of Checks and Balances
Presidential Veto, Declare Laws unconstitutional
What lesson did Americans learn from the Articles of confederation
A strong but balanced central government is necessary
How did the Declaration influence other nations
Inspired revolutions world wide