Unit 2

Question 1

constitution

Answer 1

supreme law of the land which secures a people’s freedom

Question 2

4 parts of constitution and describe each

Answer 2

1. Preamble- mission statement
2. Articles- explain the powers of each branch
3. Bill of Rights- the 1st ten amendments
4. Amendments- 11-27

Question 3

how can the Constitution be amended

Answer 3

• 2/3 of each houses pass amendments which must be ratified by 3/4 of states
• 2/3 of Congress apply for convention

Question 4

what were the articles of confederation

Answer 4

first constitution of the original 13 states

Question 5

elastic clause

Answer 5

• powers of congress are stretched to cover a great deal
• “a government that governs least, governs best”