Ch 3 Sec 1

Question 1

Opening words of the Constitution

Answer 1

“We the People…”

The US govt gets its power from the people

Question 2

Popular Sovereignty

Answer 2

Power lies with the people

Question 3

“We the People” appears in the…

Answer 3

Preamble

Question 4

Preamble is

Answer 4

An introduction in the US Constitution that explains why it was written.

Question 5

6 goals of the US Constitution

Answer 5

1. Form a more perfect union (balance)
2. Establish Justice (legal system)
3. Insure domestic tranquility (peace)
4. Provide for the common defense (Military)
5. Promote the general welfare (services)
6. Secure the blessings of liberty (freedom)

Question 6

Division of Powers

Delegated Power

Answer 6

Power for the federal (national) government.
Exp/print money, trade with other nations, military.

Question 7

Division if Powers

Reserved Powers

Answer 7

State Powers

Exp/ conduct elections, public education

Question 8

Division of Powers

Concurrent Power

Answer 8

Shared power between Federal and State.

Exp/raise money through taxes, borrow money, establish courts, create banks, enforce laws, provide health and well-being for American people.