Anatomy of the Constitution Flashcards

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What is the ______ of the government?

purpose

How does the _____ branch create laws?

Legislative

How does the _____ branch execute laws?

Executive

How does the _____ branch interpret the laws?

Judicial Signup and view all the answers

How should the _____ get along with each other?

states Signup and view all the answers

How can the constitution be _____ or changed?

amended Signup and view all the answers

How does _____ work?

federalism Signup and view all the answers

What _____ have to be taken to make the constitution the law of the land?

steps Signup and view all the answers

What changes have been made to the _____?

Constitution Signup and view all the answers

What is the legislative branch responsible for?

Writing laws Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to ratify?

Approve or pass an amendment Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to execute a law?

Carry out a law Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the system where the national government shares power with state governments?

Federalism Signup and view all the answers

What is a Republican form of government?

A representative form of government Signup and view all the answers

How many senators are in the US Senate?

100 Signup and view all the answers

What was added to the Constitution that listed rights not already in the Constitution?

The Necessary and Proper Clause Signup and view all the answers

What does the Constitution say is the supreme law of the land?

U.S or federal laws Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for members of the House of Representatives?

2 years Signup and view all the answers

What does the executive branch ensure?

The laws are carried out and enforced Signup and view all the answers

What does the judicial branch do?

Hear cases about the laws and decide what the laws mean Signup and view all the answers

What article discusses how states should interact with each other?

Article 4 Signup and view all the answers

What article became known as the Supreme Law of the Land?

Article 6 Signup and view all the answers

What articles create the three branches of the U.S. government?

Articles 1-3 Signup and view all the answers

What term refers to additions to the Constitution?

The amendments Signup and view all the answers

What article details how to amend the Constitution?

Article 5 Signup and view all the answers

What article outlines how to ratify the Constitution?

Article 7 Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Preamble

Establishes the purpose of the Constitution.
Defines the role and function of the government.

Article 1: Legislative Branch

Responsible for creating laws.
Discusses the powers and responsibilities of state governments.

Article 2: Executive Branch

Outlines the execution and enforcement of laws.

Article 3: Judicial Branch

Defines the interpretation and application of laws.

Article 4: Relations Among States

Addresses how states should interact with and respect each other.

Article 5: Amendments

Describes the process for amending or changing the Constitution.

Article 6: Federalism

Details the workings of federalism.
Establishes the supremacy of federal law over state law.

Article 7: Ratification

Lists the steps required to ratify the Constitution.

Amendments

Refers to changes made to the Constitution over time.

Legislative Branch Functions

Involved in writing bills and creating laws.
Engages in floor debates during the legislative process.

Executive Branch Functions

Responsible for enforcing laws and managing government operations.

Judicial Branch Functions

Interprets laws through court cases and rulings.

Federalism

A system where power is shared between national and state governments.

Republican Government

Represents a form of government where officials are elected to represent the people's interests.

Proposed Amendments

Refers to introducing new amendments for consideration.

Number of Senators

There are 100 senators in the U.S. Senate.

Necessary and Proper Clause

Added to the Constitution to address rights not explicitly mentioned.

Supreme Law of the Land

U.S. laws and federal laws take precedence over state laws.

Term Length for House of Representatives

Members serve a term of 2 years.

Judicial Decision-Making

Courts determine the meaning of laws based on facts, not feelings.

Article 4: State Interactions

Discusses the relationships and obligations between states.

Article 6: Supremacy Clause

States that the Constitution and federal laws are the highest laws.

Creation of Branches

Articles 1-3 establish the three branches of government: legislative, executive, and judicial.

Amendments as Additions

Amendments function as additions to the Constitution, extending its provisions.

Article 5: Amendment Process

Outlines the specific steps to amend the Constitution.

Article 7: Ratification Process

Describes how the Constitution is ratified by states.

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Test your knowledge of the U.S. Constitution with these flashcards. Each card highlights key components like the Preamble, Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches. Perfect for students looking to grasp constitutional concepts quickly.