Meaning of the Introductions of the Preamble
What does, "We the People" mean?
All of us (no matter what race, religion, etc).
What Branch has this Power?
Vetoing a Law:
Executive
Is this State, Federal, or Shared government power?
Provide for the Common Defense.
Federal government power.
What Amendment is this?
Freedom of Assembly, Speech, Religion, Press, & Petition.
1st Amendment.
What are 5 freedoms found in the first Amendment?
Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition.
What does, "To Insure Domestic Tranquility" mean?
People get along and have a good/peaceful life.
What Branch has this Power?
Approving/Rejecting Judges:
Legislative
Is this State, Federal, or Shared power?
Establish and Run Public Schools.
State government power.
What Amendment is this?
Any power not given to the federal government, is given to the states.
10th Amendment.
What are TWO due process Amendments?
5th and 14th Amendments.
What does, "To Provide for the Common Defense" mean?
To protect us from other people or countries that may harm us.
What Branch has this Power?
Power to Remove Judges (Impeachment):
Legislative
Is this State, Federal, or Shared power?
Maintain Law and Order (Police, etc.)
Shared government power.
What Amendment is this?
All citizens are to be treated equally under law (due process for the STATES).
14th Amendment.
What are TWO major steps to amend the U.S Constitution?
1. Proposed: 2/3 both houses of Congress.
2. Ratified: 3/4 of state legislatures must ratify it.
What does, "To Promote General Welfare" mean?
Make life good for everyone in the United States; having enough to eat, a place to live.
What Branch has this Power?
Declare Laws or Presidential Acts Unconstitutional:
Judicial
Is this State, Federal, or Shared power?
Provide for the Health and Well-Being (Hospitals).
State government power.
What Amendment is this?
Residents of Washington D.C are allowed to vote in presidential elections.
23rd Amendment.
What are the Bill of Rights?
They are the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution.
What does, "To Secure the Blessings of Liberty" mean?
To protect the rights and freedoms and not let anyone take them away.
What Branch has this Power?
Proposing Judges for Federal Courts:
Executive
Is this State, Federal, or Shared power?
Promotes Public Health (healthcare policy).
Shared government power.
What Amendment is this?
Guaranteed due process of law (at the FEDERAL LEVEL).
5th Amendment.
Which Amendment lowered the voting age to 18 years old?
26th Amendment.