Preamble
What is the purpose of the Preamble?
To explain why the Constitution was written
What does Article I talk about?
The powers and duties of Congress
What does Article II focus on
The powers and duties of the President.
What does Article III talk about?
courts
What does Article V describe?
How to change the Constitution/ make amendments
Name one goal mentioned in the Preamble
To form a more perfect union," "To establish justice," "To ensure domestic tranquility." To establish a common defense
What are the two parts of Congress mentioned in Article I
The House of Representatives and the Senate.
Who is in charge of the Executive Branch?*
The President
What is the highest court in the United States?
Supreme court
Who needs to approve before an amendment can be added?
Congress and States
What does "promote the general welfare" mean?
To help everyone in the country live well and be happy
Who makes laws according to Article I
Congress
How long is the term for the President?
4 years
Who decides if a law is fair?
the cournts
What does Article VI say about the Constitution?
It is the supreme law of the land.
What does "secure the blessings of liberty" mean?
To protect the freedoms and rights of people
How many senators does each state get?
2
True or False: The president is the commander of the military
True
The Supreme Court is part of the ________________ branch
judicial
What does Article VII explain?
How the Constitution was to be ratified or accepted by the states
How does the Preamble begin?
Congress is also known as the __________ branch
legislative
The President is part of the __________ branch
executive
What must states do for each other under Article IV?
Respect each other's laws and legal decisions
How many states needed to approve the Constitution for it to go into effect?
9 states