Module 6 Flashcard Review: Constitution Overview

Front

The government only has the power that is granted to it by the Constitution.

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Limited Government

Front

How many members (also called representatives) does each state get in the House of Representatives?

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Based on population

Front

The Preamble starts out with the  words.....

Back

We the people, 

Front

The ​ ____ of the House is the leader of the House of Representatives​.

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Speaker

Front

To be President you must be at least ____ years old

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Front

In the Preamble, what does "...insure domestic tranquility.." mean?

Back

The government should help unite the nation as best it can.

Front

The people of the country elect leaders to represent their interest in the government.

Back

Republicanism

Front

In which part of Congress does each state get an equal amount of representatives?

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Senate

Front

All people have rights that are protected by the government.

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Individual Rights

Front

Each branch of government has the power to check or limit the powers of the other branches

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Checks and Balances