deck number 2 keyonna burton Flashcards
the preamble to the constitution of the united states of america expresses the reasons the constitution was written
the preamble to the constitution of the united states of america begins,”we the people” there by establishing that the power of government comes from the people
purposes of the united states government
To secure the blessings of liberty
To promote the general welfare
To provide for the common defense
To ensure domestic tranquility
To establish justice
To form a more perfect union
constitution of virginia
amendment process
1.proposal: action by general assembly or convention
2.ratification by voters of virginia
constitution of the U.S
The amendment processes is complex.
To date,there are 27 amendments.
Amendment processes:
proposal:action by congress or convention
ratification:by the states
process to become a united states citizen
1.the fourteenth amendment to the constitution of the united states of america defines citizenship as follows:”all persons born or naturalized in the united states ,and subject to the jusrisdiction thereof ,are citizens of the united states and the state wherein they reside
first amendment freedoms