The U.S Constitution
What does "ratify" mean?
To give consent.
Which branch of government was conducted in article l?
The legislative Branch
How old do you have to be to vote in Virginia?
List one of the goals of the preamble
form a more perfect union
insure domestic tranquility
promote the general welfare
secure the blessings of liberty to our self and posterity
provide for the common defense
Define English common law.
Choices/decisions made by judges in previous court cases.
What are the first three words of the Constitution?
We the People!
Define checks and balances
Who wrote the Virginia Statue of Religious Freedom?
Thomas Jefferson
What does the preamble begin with?
We The People!
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Name one freedom from the First Amendment
speech, press, petition, assembly, relgion
The ____ branch is headed by the president, vice president, and cabinets.
executive
True or false: The legislative branch interprets laws.
False, the legislative makes the laws while the judicial branch interprets laws.
What is another goal for the Preamble?
establish justice
True or false: A reason that the Articles of Confederation passed is because they had a strong national government.
False, the A.O.C failed because of such a weak national government.
How many amendments does the constitution currently have?
There are currently 27 amendments, the 27th amendment was added to the constitution in 1992.
True or false: The legislative branch is not congress.
What does " provide for the common defense " mean?
to protect the nation against its enemies
What year was the Virginia Declaration of Rights established?
1776
What amendment granted citizenship/due process?
The 14th Amendment
What is the main purpose of checks and balances?
To ensure no branch is more powerful than another.
What is the 4th step of the lawmaking process?
The Preamble of a Constitution sets forth the goals and purposes to be served by the government.
True or false: The Magna Carter did NOT establish the first time principle that everyone including the king was subject to the law and gave Englishmen rights and freedoms.
False