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What is the purpose of the Preamble?
What is the purpose of the Preamble?
Lists what the constitution is meant to do and describes the purpose of the constitution
What does democracy mean?
What does democracy mean?
The name for the idea that the power of the government comes from the people
What is a republican form of government?
What is a republican form of government?
A representative form of government
What does it mean to ratify?
What does it mean to ratify?
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What is federalism?
What is federalism?
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What does it mean to execute a law?
What does it mean to execute a law?
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What does propose mean in the context of constitutional amendments?
What does propose mean in the context of constitutional amendments?
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What does the Legislative Branch do?
What does the Legislative Branch do?
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What is the role of the Executive Branch?
What is the role of the Executive Branch?
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What is the function of the Judicial Branch?
What is the function of the Judicial Branch?
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What does Article 1 of the Constitution create?
What does Article 1 of the Constitution create?
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What does Article 2 describe?
What does Article 2 describe?
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What does Article 3 do?
What does Article 3 do?
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What does Article 4 discuss?
What does Article 4 discuss?
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What is the purpose of Article 5?
What is the purpose of Article 5?
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What does Article 6 state?
What does Article 6 state?
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What does Article 7 say about the Constitution's effectiveness?
What does Article 7 say about the Constitution's effectiveness?
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What are checks and balances?
What are checks and balances?
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What are the members of the Executive Branch?
What are the members of the Executive Branch?
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What is the length of term for the President?
What is the length of term for the President?
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What is the age requirement to be President?
What is the age requirement to be President?
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Who are the members of the Legislative Branch?
Who are the members of the Legislative Branch?
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What is the length of term for a Senator?
What is the length of term for a Senator?
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What is the length of term for a House Representative?
What is the length of term for a House Representative?
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What is the age requirement to be a Senator?
What is the age requirement to be a Senator?
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What is the age requirement to be a House Representative?
What is the age requirement to be a House Representative?
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What are the members of the Judicial Branch?
What are the members of the Judicial Branch?
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What is the length of term for Supreme Court members?
What is the length of term for Supreme Court members?
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Study Notes
Constitution Overview
- The Constitution serves as the supreme law of the United States, outlining the structure and functions of government.
- It begins with a Preamble that sets forth its purpose and goals.
Key Concepts
- Democracy: Government power originates from the people, highlighting the role of citizen participation.
- Republicanism: Establishes a representative government where elected officials make decisions on behalf of the citizens.
Processes and Structures
- Ratification: The process of formally approving amendments to the Constitution.
- Federalism: Division of power between national and state governments, allowing for shared authority.
- Execute: The action of implementing and enforcing laws established by the legislative branch.
- Propose: The introduction of new amendments for consideration and potential adoption.
Government Branches
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Legislative Branch: Composed of the Senate and House of Representatives; responsible for drafting and enacting legislation.
- Senate has 100 members (2 per state) with a 6-year term. Minimum age requirement is 30.
- House of Representatives has 435 members with a 2-year term; members must be at least 25 years old.
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Executive Branch: Enforces laws and is headed by the President, who serves a maximum of two 4-year terms and must be at least 35 years old. Includes the Vice President and various departments.
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Judicial Branch: Interprets laws, led by the Supreme Court, with justices serving life terms.
Articles of the Constitution
- Article 1: Establishes the Legislative Branch.
- Article 2: Outlines the powers and responsibilities of the Executive Branch.
- Article 3: Creates the Judicial Branch, defining its authority.
- Article 4: Addresses relations among states and the requirement for states to honor each other's laws.
- Article 5: Details the amendment process for the Constitution.
- Article 6: Declares the Constitution and federal laws as the "supreme law of the land."
- Article 7: Specifies that the Constitution would take effect once ratified by nine of the thirteen states.
Checks and Balances
- A fundamental principle ensuring that no single branch of government can dominate, promoting a system of governance where power is distributed and regulated.
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Test your knowledge of the U.S. Constitution with these flashcards. Each card presents a key term paired with its definition, helping you understand the foundational elements of constitutional law. Perfect for students preparing for a civics exam or anyone interested in the workings of democracy and governance.