Constitutional Structures

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What is a constitution?

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A contract between the people and government that explains what the government can and can't do

Front

Which phrase in the Preamble describes a better unity among the states? Options: establish justice, secure the blessings of liberty, promote the general welfare, form a more perfect union

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establish justice

Front

Which phrase in the Preamble states that the new government will support the well being of all the people?

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"promote the general welfare"

Front

This amendment states that rights not listed in other amendments are still available to the people.

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9th

Front

This amendment says that powers not given to the federal (national) government are given to the states.

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10th

Front

Why were amendments added to the Constitution?

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Additional amendments protect the individual rights of the people.

Front

There have been ____ amendments added to the Constitution.

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27

Front

What is the most common way of amending the Constitution?

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2/3 of Congress proposes and 3/4 of the state legislatures ratify

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Article 1 establishes the _____________ branch. This branch ___________ ___.

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Legislative/ Passes Laws

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Article 2 of the Constitution established the ____________ branch. This Branch _________ _____.

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Executive/ Enforces Laws