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The Constitution
articles of constitution, preamble, 7 articles,
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History
8th Grade
02/07/2011

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Term
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 General Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.
Term
Where is information about the legislative Branch Located in the Constitution?
Definition
Article 1 
Term
How often are House of Represenatives chosen?
Definition

every 2 years

Article 1 section 2

Term
What are the requirements of being a House of represenative?
Definition

Must be 25 years of age

Seven year citizen of U.S

Be an inhabitant of state he shall be chosen

Article 1 Section 2

Term
How many people are selected from each state to be on the Senate?
Definition

2 from each state

Total for the U.S= 100

article 1 section 3

Term
What are the requiremnets for being a senator?
Definition

30 years old

9 year citizen of U.S

be an inhabitant for state he is chosen

Term
Term Limit for Senate
Definition

two from each state

chosen every 6 years

Term

If President:

Dies

resigns

or is impeached

Who is the President?

Definition
The elected vice president
Term
How many Represenatives are in the House of Reps?
Definition
435 represenatives
Term
What does bicameral mean?
Definition
it means to have law making parts
Term
What are proposals for new laws called?
Definition
A Bill
Term
What is popular sovereignty?
Definition
the idea that the authority of government comes from the people
Term
What is the purpose of the Preamble?
Definition
to tell the goals of the government
Term
What is the stucture of Congress?
Definition

it is bicameral

which means having two lawmaking parts

House of represenatives and the Senate

Term
Who can propose a bill?
Definition
any member of the House or Senate
Term
What department of Congress is only allowed to propose new taxes?
Definition
The House
Term
How does a bill become a law?
Definition

The House or Senate send it to the commitee(Senate or House) Then it is debated. Then the house or senate passes it. Then the president signs the bill

 

Term
Who carries out Laws?
Definition
the Executive Branch
Term
What does the president promise to defend when he takes his oath of office?
Definition
The Constitution
Term
How Many goals are in the preamble and what are they? (In order)
Definition

6 goals

1. form a more perfect union

2. establish justice

3. insure domestic tranqulity

4. provide for the common Defense

5. promote general welfare

6. secure blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity

 

Term
Who has the power to veto?
Definition
The president
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