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The Constitution: A More Perfect Union
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This three word phrase at the beginning of the Constitution states that the power of government comes from the people
“We the people”
The Constitution was created to form a more ____ union.
Perfect
This constitutional term means the following generations
posterity
What are the next two words in this phrase…
We the People of the United States, in order to form a more perfect Union...
Establish justice
Which constitutional phrase means “peace at home”
Domestic Tranquility
The primary work of Congress is to make _____
Who has to sign a bill before it becomes a law?
the president
To balance the power of large and small states, each state has _______ senators.
The only government entity that can propose an amendment
Congress
How does Congress check the president’s veto power?
Congress can override a veto with a ⅔ majority in both houses.
Who nominates Supreme Court justices?
the president
The president can negotiate these with foreign countries
treaties
The primary responsibility of the president is to _____ the laws made by Congress
Carry out or execute
One of the president’s powers. In Latin, it means “I forbid”.
How old must a person be to run for president?
The highest court in the U.S. is called the _____ _____.
Supreme Court
Who must approve nominees for Supreme Court justices?
Congress
This Supreme Court power allows it to declare a law unconstitutional.
Judicial Review
What are the age and citizenship requirements for Supreme Court justices?
There aren’t any
How many justices serve in the Supreme Court?
Which term refers to the sharing of power between the national and state governments?
Federalism
Which system ensures that any one branch of government doesn’t get too powerful?
Checks and Balances
Which constitutional principle ensures that decisions represent what MOST people want?
Majority Rule
Which principle allows for a single national economy, large interstate businesses, and easy movement of goods and resources?
Common Market
This term refers to an organization that actively promotes a view and tries to shape public policy
Interest Group
Since the Constitution can be changed, it is often referred to as a _____ document.
Living
Which branch of government can reject unconstitutional treaties?
Judicial
To be ratified an amendment must be approved by ___ of state legislatures.
How many amendments to the Constitution have been made so far?
The first ten amendments to the Constitution are more commonly called
The Bill of Rights
Branches of Government
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Fill in the Blanks:
The president is the ____ branch.
Congress is the _____ branch.
The Supreme Court in the ___ branch.
Executive
Legislative
Judicial