Parts of the Constitution | Vocabulary | Branches of Government | Amending the Constitution | A system of Checks and Balances |
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Consists, or is expressed by, a single concise sentence that begins and ends as follows: “We the People of the United States... do ordain and establish this constitution for the United States of America.”
The Preamble
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Any change in the Constitution is called an
Amendment
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The branch that is also known as the Congress
Legislative
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Any change in the constitution is called an
Amendment
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Which branch can veto Legislation
Executive Branch
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article that explains how these leaders are to be elected and how they can be removed from office. Includes the Executive Branch
Article II
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The law applies to everyone, even those who govern
Rule of Law
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The branch that interprets the laws and sees that they are fairly applied
Judicial
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Once a national amendment has been proposed, how much of the states must ratify?
3/4
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Which branch can declare presidential actions unconstitutional
Judicial
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Article that outlines the lawmaking powers of the Legislative Branch, or Congress
Article I
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Montesquieu believed that the best way to safeguard the liberty of the people was to clearly separate the legislative, executive, and judicial functions of government and assign, or appoint, each to a separate branch of government
Separation of Power
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The branch that is made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives
Legislative
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What is the two steps that is involved in the process for amending the constitution?
Proposal and Ratification
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Which branch can impeach President
Legislative
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Article that lists the powers of the federal courts and describes the kinds of cases they may hear. Includes the Judicial Branch
Article III
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The idea that the power of government lies with the people is called
Popular Sovereignty
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The law enforcing Branch
Executive
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A vote of how much from the member of Congress is required to amend the constitution?
2/3
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Which branch can appoint judges
Executive
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article that explains the relationship between the states and the national government
Article IV-VII
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An introduction that states the goals and purposes of the government
Preamble
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The branch headed by the president and Vice President
Executive
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The necessary and proper clause allows Congress to exercise powers not specifically listed in the constitution. These powers are known as
Implied Powers
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Which branch can refuse to approve treaties
Legislative
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