U.S. Constitution Articles I-III, VII
The purpose of the Preamble?
To introduce the Constitution and state the goals of the government
The powers: to collect taxes, declare war, regulate interstate and international commerce, coin money, and raise armies
*to create and regulate postal services and to propose constitutional amendments
belong to whom?
What is "the Powers of Congress (Legislative Branch)?
Rights of the 1st Amendment
Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition
Term length of Senator
What is 6 years?
Article II establishes
What is "The Executive Branch (Presidency) - roles, powers, and duties of the President."
The Supreme Court has the power to....
What is "interpret laws and declare them unconstitutional through judicial review?"
Rights of the 5th Amendment
Rights related to due process, protection from self-incrimination, and protection from double jeopardy
Term length of the President
What is 4 years?
Article VII does what?
What is "declares that the Constitution becomes the official law of the land when ratified by nine states?"
The Powers of the President (Executive Branch)
What is:
The powers to make treaties (w/ Senate approval), veto bills, appoint Supreme Court justices, and serve as Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces.
Rights of the 2nd Amendment
Right to bear arms
Term length of Representatives
What is 2 years?
Article I establishes
Whats is the "the powers and responsibilities of the Legislative Branch (Congress)."
Separation of Powers
What is "The Constitution divides the federal government into 3 branches to ensure a balance of power?"
Rights of the 4th Amendment
Protection from unreasonable searches and seizures
Article III establishes
Checks and Balances
Whats is "Each branch has powers that can limit the actions of the other branches to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful"?
Rights of the 3rd Amendment
Protection from quartering soldiers in private homes