Preamble and Legislative Branch Terms

Front

The introduction to the Constitution - states goals and purpose of government

Back

The Preamble

Front

The Legislature of the United States is called ________________

Back

congress

Front

What does the Preamble begin with?

Back

"We the People of the United States..."

Front

One of the principles of the Constitution that prevents one branch from having too much power.

Back

check and balances

Front

Powers not specifically stated in the Constitution are known as ____________ powers.

Back

implied

Front

Powers specifically granted in the Constitution are known as _____________ powers.

Back

enumerated

Front

The __________ __________ in the Constitution allows Congress to pass laws to carry out its enumerated powers.

Back

elastic clause