Anatomy of the Constitution
Form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, promote the general welfare, provide for the common defense, ensure the blessings of liberty for all and future generations
What is the Preamble?
all political power comes from the people
What is Popular Sovereignty?
powers given to both the national and state governments
Borrow Money
What is concurrent?
gave women the right to vote
What is the 19th Amendment?
this article of the Constitution deals with how amendments are made
What is Article V?
government is not above the law
What is Limited Government?
powers delegated to the national government of a sovereign state
What are Inherent Powers?
set license requirements
What is state power?
protection from illegal search and seizure
What is the 4th amendment?
This article of the Constitution explains relations between the states
What is Article IV?
when a court rules a law is unconstitutional
What is Judicial Review?
the constitution is the supreme law of the land
What is the Supremacy Clause?
declare war
What is national government?
lowered the voting age to 18
What is the 26th amendment?
by 2/3 vote in Congress or 2/3 state legislatures call for a National Convention
What is how amendments to the Constitution are proposed?
when one branch of government limits another
What is Checks and Balances?
powers given to the national government alone
What are exclusive powers?
define and set punishments
What is concurrent power?
no cruel and unusual punishment
What is the 8th amendment?
A president may amend/change the Constitution by doing this
What is Executive Action?
division of powers among 3 branches of government
What is Separation of Powers?
states may not draw unreasonable distinctions between its own residents and people who live in other states
What is the Privileges and Immunities Clause?
conduct elections?
What is state power?
right to citizenship and due process