The U.S Construction Flashcards
What are the 3 parts of the constitution?
- Preamble
- 7 Articles
- The amendments
What are the 6 goals of the Preamble?
- Strong unity of states
- Maintain order
- Establish justice
- Defend the country foreign and domestic
- Benefit the people
- Ensure liberties
What is Article 1?
Legislative
What is Article 2?
Executive
What is Article 3?
Judicial
What is Article 4?
Relationships of states
What is Article 5?
How the constitution can be amended
What is Article 6?
Supremacy Clause
What is Article 7?
Ratification
What are the 1st 10 amendments called?
Bill of Rights
What is rule by the people?
Popular Sovereignty
What is power is divided among States, this is also known as a teared government system
Federalism
What is the division of power?
Separation of power
What is each branch has control over the other?
Checks and Balances
What is declaring laws and actions invalid?
Judicial Review