chapter 3 Flashcards
states why the constitution was written
preamble
creates the legislative branch
article 1
creates the executives branch
article 2
creates the judicial branch
article 3
states must treat other states citizens fairly
article 4
explains the amendment
article 5
constitution is the supreme law of the land
article 6
constitution goes into affect when 9 out of 13 states ratify it
article 7
the 27 amendments provide a way for the constitution to change with the needs of the nation
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government is restricted in what it may do
limited government
each branch of the government has its own responsibilities
separation of powers
each branch of that federal government holds some power over the other 2
checks and balances
political power resides with the people
popular sovereignty
the supreme court can declarer laws or acts of the president that violate the constitution unconstitutional
judicial review
the people agreed to be governed in return for fair treatment
consent of the governed
power is divided and shared between the central government and the states government
federalism
by a 2/3s vote of each house of congress and ratifies by 3/4s of the state legislatures
this is how the amendments may be added
constitution does not mention political parties because…
they feared they would divide the government
the presidents cabinet exists solely as a result of custom rather than any law
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