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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?
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How should the _____ get along with each other?
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How can the constitution be _____ or changed?
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How does _____ work?
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What _____ have to be taken to make the constitution the law of the land?
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What changes have been made to the _____?
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What is the legislative branch responsible for?
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What does it mean to ratify?
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What does it mean to execute a law?
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What is the term for the system where the national government shares power with state governments?
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What is a Republican form of government?
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How many senators are in the US Senate?
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What was added to the Constitution that listed rights not already in the Constitution?
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What does the Constitution say is the supreme law of the land?
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What is the term for members of the House of Representatives?
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What does the executive branch ensure?
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What does the judicial branch do?
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What article discusses how states should interact with each other?
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What article became known as the Supreme Law of the Land?
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What articles create the three branches of the U.S. government?
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What term refers to additions to the Constitution?
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What article details how to amend the Constitution?
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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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