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Constitution Articles
Talks about the Constitution Articles.
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History
8th Grade
09/30/2011

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3 Branches of the Government are...
Definition
...Legislative, Executive, Judicial
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3 Forms of the Government are...
Definition
...Rule by many (d.e.m.o.c.r.a.c.y), rule by one (monarchy/dictatorship), rule by few (aristocracy, oligarchy)
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What is the full Preamble?
Definition
We the People of the United States, in order to form a more perfect Union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the Unites States of America.
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What are the main things Article 1 states?
Definition
Divides the legislative branch into two houses (Senate and House of Representatives), lists duties of each house, makes rules for Congress.
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What are the main things Article 2 states?
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Establishes Electoral College, explains procedure of electing the President, lists President's duties and powers.
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What are the main things Article 3 states?
Definition
Confirms that the Supreme Court is the highest court, defines duties of the court, defines the penalty for treason against the USA.
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What are the main things Article 4 states?
Definition
Lists responsibilities states have, grants Congress power to admit new states to the Union.
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What are the main things Article 5 states?
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Sets out the steps for amending the Constitution.
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What are the main things Article 6 states?
Definition
Says the Constitution "shall be supreme law of the land", requires all state and federal officials to swear to uphold the Constitution.
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What are the main things Article 7 states?
Definition
Requires all 9 states to ratify the Constitution of 1787 in order for it to be considered in effect.
Term
How many people are in the Electoral College?
Definition
538
Term
What does treason mean?
Definition
An act against your country/government in order to help an enemy
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What does DC stand for?
Definition
District of Columbia
Term
What does the Executive Branch do?
Definition
Enforce the law.
Term
What does the Legislative Branch do?
Definition
Make the laws
Term
What does the Judicial Branch do?
Definition
Review the law
Term
What year was the Constitution written?
Definition
1787
Term
What year was the Constitution ratified?
Definition
1789
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How many people are in the Senate?
Definition
100
Term
How many people are in the House of Representatives?
Definition
435
Term
Judicial...
Definition
...is rule by few (oligarchy, aristocracy)
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Legislative...
Definition
...is rule by many (d.e.m.o.c.r.a.c.y)
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Executive...
Definition
...is rule by one (monarchy, dictatorship)
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