Structure Of The Constitution

Question 0

Legislative Branch

Answer 0

Senate and House of Representatives, law-making authority (Congress)- Article I

Question 1

Preamble

Answer 1

An introduction that the goals and purposes of the government

Question 2

Executive Branch

Answer 2

Law-enforcing branch of government headed by a President and Vice President- Article II

Question 3

Judicial Branch

Answer 3

Interprets the laws (Supreme Court)- Article III

Question 4

Amendment

Answer 4

Any change to the Constitution

Question 5

Necessary and Proper Clause *elastic clause

Answer 5

It facilitates government organization and effectuates enumerated powers

Question 6

Enumerated Powers (implied powers)

Answer 6

Boundaries of Congress- it can not over step any of its duties that makes Congress stronger than any other branch.

Question 7

Article V

Answer 7

Allowed Congress to amend the constitution

Question 8

Article IV

Answer 8

States have the power to create and enforce their own law

Question 9

Article VI

Answer 9

The laws and treaties of the U.S. government are the “the supreme law of the land”. Federal law wins against state law