Overview of the US Constitution: 1.7

Question 1

structure

Answer 1

the preamble, the articles, and the amendments

Question 2

the preamble

Answer 2

introduction and explanations on the purposes and functions of the government

Question 3

the articles

Answer 3

7 main sections covering different parts on how the government is structured

Question 4

the amendments

Answer 4

changes to the original document (27)

Question 5

article 1

Answer 5

legislative branch; Congress qualifications, roles, and functions; age, location, and requirements

Question 6

article 2

Answer 6

executive branch; presidential qualifications, roles, and functions

Question 7

article 3

Answer 7

judicial branch; Supreme Court functions

Question 8

article 4

Answer 8

states; their function in relation to other state and national government

Question 9

article 5

Answer 9

amendments to the Constitution; how the amendment process works

Question 10

article 6

Answer 10

US assumes debts, supremacy of the national government, government officers bound by oaths, religious tests

Question 11

article 7

Answer 11

ratification; # of states needed to approve the new Constitution

Question 12

amending the constitution (5)

Answer 12

proposed in 2 ways: Congress with 2/3 majority vote in House and Senate; Constitutional Convention, called by 2/3 of state legislators (never been used); proposed amendment then submitted to states for consideration with letter of notification from each governor; governors submit amendment to state legislatures or calls for state convention; proposed amendment becomes part of the Constitution if ratified by 3/4 of the states (38/50)