Articles
What powers do Article 1 give to congress?
Enumerated powers
How many goals are in the preamble?
6 goals
What does the legislative branch do?
Makes laws
What is the federal government responsible for?
Affairs affecting the nation as a whole, such as national defense, negotiating treaties, and declaring war.
What are all the qualifications to be the president?
1 )35 years old
2) natural-born citizen
3)must live in the U.S for 14 years
What does the sentence "insure domestic tranquility'' mean?
Keep the peace.
What does the executive branch do?
carry's out laws
What did the authors of the constitution believe?
That the division of powers would ensure that the federal government did not become too powerful and this division would provide
What does Article 3 establish?
The supreme court.
What is The Preamble?
An introductory statement.
what does the judicial branch do?
interprets laws
States cannot enter into ________, _____________, or ___________.
Treaties, make alliances, or coin money.
Where is the preamble located?
In the beginning of the constitution.
The separation of powers was what kind of device?
A device for making sure that the federal government did not become too strong.
What is the Amendment process?
It must be approved by 2/3 of each house of congress and then be ratified by 3/4 of the states>
What does the preamble to the constitution explain?
The purpose and goals of the document.
With separation of powers, it becomes more difficult for the government to commit unfair acts. True or False?
True.