Constitutional Government Unit Study Guide Flashcards
What is the purpose of each section of the u.s constitution?
The preamble:the reasons why the constution was made
The articules:the basic structure of the goverment
Amendments:?
What are the three sections of the u.s constituion?
The preamble,articales,and the amendments
List the six reasons for creating the u.s. Constitution
The preamble……1: in order to form a more perfect union 2: establish justice 3:insure domestic tranquility 4:provide for the common defense 5 promote the general welfare 6:secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity
What do the reasons for creating the u.s constitution mean?
1:to come together to fix problems of old government 2: make sure there is peace and calm at home. 3:keep americans safe. 4:create ways to keep all americans happy. 5:protects the freedoms and rights of current and future generations
How do we change the u.s constution
2/3 of the house, 2/3 of the senate and 3/4 of the states
How many amendments do we have in the u.s consitution
27
What influence did the charters of the virgina company of london have on the u.s. Constitution?
It guaranted the colonists the same rights as the english
What influnces did the va declaration of rights have on the u.s constitution?
It served as a model for the bill of rights to the u.s consitution?
What influence did the declartion of independence have on the u.s constitution?
1: stated grievancess agianst the king of great britain. 2:colonists independence from great britain.
3: affirmed “unalienable rights” life,liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. 4:all people are created equal
What influence did the virginia statute of religious freedom have on the u.s constituion
Stated freedom of religous beliefs
Explain the fundamental principle of “consent of the governed”
The people are the source of any and all goverment power.
Explain the fundamental principle of “limited goverment”
Goverment is not all powerfull and may only do those things that the people have given it power to do
Explain the fundamental principle of “rule of law”
The government and those who govern are bound by the law, as are those who are governed
Explain the fundamental principle of “democracy”
A type of goverment where the ppl rule
Explain the fundamental principle of “representative government”
A type of government where the people elect public office holders to make laws and vote on their behalf
