Articles of the Constitution - Flashcard

Front

This branch of government CREATES THE LAWS.

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Legislative branch

Front

This branch of government ENFORCES the law.

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Executive branch

Front

This branch of government INTERPRETS the law (making sure they follow the Constitution)

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Judicial branch

Front

Which founding father was a federalist supporter, 4th president and considered , "Father of the Constitution"?

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James Madison

Front

What is the ultimate authority in the United States?

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the Constitution

Front

What is a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

Back

All of the these

Front

Which article outlines the amendment process, or, in other words, how the Constitution can be changed?

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Article V (5)

Front

Which article outlines the executive branch of the government, which is headed by the president and the vice-president?

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Article II

Front

Which article outlines the process of how the Constitution would be ratified?

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Article VII (7)

Front

Which article outlines the judicial branch, whose job is to interpret the laws and see to it they are fairly applied through the Supreme Court and lower court systems?

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Article III