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| The Preamble states... | the reasons the colonies separated from england |
| The Constitution stands as... | a structural plan for our government |
| The articles of constitution talk about... | Three branches, separation of powers, and amendments |
| insure domestic tranquility means to | insure peace in our homes |
| provide for common defense means to | provide national security |
| Promote general welfare means to | promote healthy communities |
| Secure Blessings of liberty means to | Secure freedom for all |
| Three main parts (branches) of government | Executive, Legislative, & Judicial |
| Article 1 establishes the | Legislative branch, two houses of congress |
| Article 2 establishes the | Executive branch, President, VP , cabinet, departments |
| Article 4 establishes | States power to make their own laws |
| Article 5 establishes | Amendment process: 2/3 Congress, 3/4 States |
| Article 6 establishes | Federal Powers: Congress and constitution rules over state laws |
| Article 7 establishes | Ratification: specified the conditions for the Constitution to become law |
| During the Constitutional Convention | Founders sat to establish the Consitution |
