Constitution Articles Flashcard

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Which Article of the Constitution deals with the states' powers and limits?

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Article IV

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Which Article of the Constitution outlines the process for amending the Constitution?

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Article V

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What is the primary focus of Article II of the Constitution?

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The Executive Branch

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Which Article of the Constitution addresses the ratification process?

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Article VII

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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Which Article of the Constitution establishes the legislative branch of the government?

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Article I

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What is the main purpose of Article I of the Constitution?

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To establish the legislative branch, which makes laws.

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What does Article III of the Constitution establish?

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The Judicial Branch, which interprets laws.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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What is the significance of Article VI in the Constitution?

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It establishes the Constitution as the supreme law of the land.

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

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What does Article IV require states to do regarding each other's laws?

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It requires states to respect and honor the laws and judicial proceedings of other states.

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

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What is the process described in Article V for amending the Constitution?

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An amendment can be proposed by two-thirds of both houses of Congress or by a convention called by two-thirds of the state legislatures.