Unit 2 Review (Government)

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Preamble of the Constitution

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Introductory paragraph of the Constitution which lays out the purpose (goals) of the U.S. Government

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Constitution

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Set of basic principles and rules that outline how a government is organized and operates.

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Preamble: "We the people..."

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Emphasizes that the power and authority of the government come from the people, not the leaders themselves.

Popular Sovereignty

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Preamble: "Form a more perfect Union..."

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Implies a continual effort to improve the government and therefore the lives of the people

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Preamble: "Establish Justice..."

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Create a fair legal system that treats all citizens equally.

Everyone is subject to laws.

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Preamble: "Insure domestic tranquility..."

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Maintain peace within the country by avoiding internal conflict and disorder

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Preamble: "Provide for the Common Defense..."

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Protect the nation from (mostly) external threats that threaten the existence of the nation.

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Preamble: "Promote the General Welfare"

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Welfare = happiness, well-being, safety, health, prosperity

Create an environment where citizens can thrive

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Preamble: "Secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity"

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We must work hard to protect the freedoms we have created.

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Constitutional Amendment

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A formal change or addition to a constitution, modifying its provisions or expanding its scope.