Chapter 6 Citizenship and the Constitution

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the set of guiding principles that governs the United States of America

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Constitution

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the introduction to the Constitution that begins with the words "We the people"

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Preamble

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sections of the Constitution

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articles

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the branch of government responsible for making laws, which consists of the Senate and the House of Representatives

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Legislative branch

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two houses of government

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Bicameral

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a house of government with equal representation (2 senators per state)

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Senate

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a house of government with proportional representation (the number of representatives varies based upon the population of the state)

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House of Representatives

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part of the Constitution that gives Congress the power make any needed laws pertaining to present issues; also known as the elastic clause

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Necessary and Proper Clause

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the branch of government responsible for enforcing laws, which consists of the President, the Vice President, the Cabinet, and others

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Executive Branch

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the elected leader of the Executive Branch of the United States

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President