A | B |
Where can you find the 6 purposes of government? | Preamble |
Which article of the Constitution deals with the legislative branch? | Article I |
Which article deals with the Executive Branch? | Article II |
Which article deals with the Judicial Branch? | Article III |
Which article deals with the "full faith and credit clause'? | Article IV |
Which article set rules for amendments? | Article V |
Which article deals with the Supremacy Clause? | Article VI |
Which article discussion when the Constitution goes into effect? | Article VII |
What is the beginning of the Constitution called? | Preamble |
How many sections are in the Constitution? | three |
How many Amendments does the Constitution have? | 27 |
What are the two steps in creating a new amendment? | 1. proposal 2. ratification |
What fraction of the members of Congress are needed to vote for an amendment? | two-thirds |
What fraction of states are needed to ratify an amendment? | three-fourths |
How can the states get around Congress to create an amendment? | hold a National Convention |
What are reserved powers? | powers given only to the states |
What are concurrent powers? | powers shared by the federal and state government |
What are enumerated powers? | powers listed in the constitution for the federal government |
Explain loose interpretation | stretches the Constitution |
Explain strict interpretation | follows the Constitution to the letter |