Civic 2nd nine weeks flash cards

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Amendment

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A change to the Constitution. 2/3 of Congress and 3/4 of states.

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Article 1

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Legislative branch: Write laws

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Article 2

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Executive Branch: Enforce the laws

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Article 3

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Judicial Branch: Interpret laws and can rule laws and presidential acts unconstitutional

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Bill of Rights

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First 10 amendments

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Preamble

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The introduction to the Constitution that gives the 6 goals of the Constitution

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Implied powers/Elastic Clause

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Gives Congress the power to pass laws that are necessary and proper. Example: Things that didn't exist in 1787 like the internet, Congress can pass laws about it.

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Reserved powers

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State powers given via the 10th amendment. Schools, elections, licenses.

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Delegated/enumerated powers

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Powers given to the national/federal government. Declare War, coin money, foreign policy, post offices.

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Concurrent powers

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Shared powers between the state and national governments like taxes.