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| what does the preamble do? |
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| the preamble establishes the purpose of the document and explains why the founders are creating it |
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| what 3 main points are established in Art. I? |
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| Article I establishes a legislative branch, the rules under which it will operate, and the powers it will have. |
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| what powers are granted in Art. I? |
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| Article I gives fairly exclusive powers to the legislative branch the power to regulate commerce, promote the progress of science and arts, declare war, how law will be created, necessary and proper clause, |
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| Why is the necessary and proper clause particular? |
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| Because article I is generally exclusive in regards to what it grants the legislature powers, the necessary and proper clause is unique in its vagueness and shows the founders' realization that they hadn't accounted for all the necessary functions of the legilature |
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| What are the main points of Article II? |
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| Article II establishes an executive, how said elective will be elected, and their powers. |
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| What powers are granted in Article II? |
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| Article II is brief and relatively vague in the powers it grants to the executive. It allows them to appoint judges, make treaties, recess appointments, and grant pardons, as well as establishing that the executive's main responsibility is to make sure all laws are effectively enforced and implemented. |
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| why is the power to grant pardons particular? |
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| the power to grant pardons is odd because it seems to hint at the executive's power to trump the law |
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| what is the main function of Article III? |
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| Article III establishes the Judiciary branch by establishing one level, defines the jurisdiction of the USC, and defining treason. |
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| What is the significance of section I in article III? |
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| section I grants the legislature the power to create more levels of federal courts other than the already constitutionally established supreme court (we currently have 3 levels) |
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| What is the main function of article IV? |
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| article IV establishes the powers of the states |
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| What is the main function of Article V? |
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| Article V concerns the constitution itself and how to change it |
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| What is the main function of Article VI? |
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| Article VI contains the supremacy clause and establishes the constitution as the law of the land |
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| What is the main function of Article VII? |
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| Article VII establishes how the constitution will gain legal authority |
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