constitution flashcard

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What are the functions of the Preamble?

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Introduce the Constitution, States the 6 goals of the Constitution

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What does “in order to form a more perfect union” mean?

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To build a better country

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What does “establish justice” mean?

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Equal treatment for all citizens under the law

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What does “insure domestic tranquility” mean?

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Make sure we have peace in our own country

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What does “provide for the common defense” mean?

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To build an army to protect ourselves

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What does “promote the general welfare” mean?

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To provide benefits to all citizens (life, liberty, happiness)

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What does “secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity” mean?

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Make sure that all citizens now and in the future have freedom

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WHAT IS A REPUBLIC?

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A republic is a representative form of government in which the citizens have the right to vote

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How was Congress set up by the Great Compromise?

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It created TWO houses of Congress instead of one

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What is the function of the legislative branch?

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The function of the legislative branch is to make laws.