American Government

Declares that the constitution- together with US laws passed under the constitution- are the supreme law of the land

• Popular Sovereignty

• Supreme Clause

• Separation of Powers

• Veto

Which goal of the Preamble keeps peace; Make sure that people can live peacefully within the US;  Ex: National Guard, FBI

• Establish Justice

• Ensure Domestic Tranquility

• Provide for the Common Defense

• Promote the General Welfare

Which goal of the Preamble strengthens relationships among states. A strong national government with checks & balances; work together as one Ex: Federal Government 

• Perfect Union

• Establish Justice

• Promote the General Welfare

• Secure the Blessings of Liberty

Which goal of the Preamble protects the freedoms that we won in American Revolution and keep those alive for the future generation. Ex: the right to vote, bear arms, petition, Civil Rights

• Promote the General Welfare

• Provide for the Common Defense

• Secure the Blessings of Liberty

• Establish Justice

Which goal of the Preamble allows citizens to be protected by a strong government. Look out for the well-being of all citizens in ways the states can’t. Ex: Building roads, schools, food stamps- strong military & economy

• Promote the General Welfare

• Secure the blessings of Liberty

• Perfect Union

• Establish Justice

Which goal of the preamble protects the country from foreign enemies; Ex: Military, Congress declaring war

• Promote the general welfare

• Provide for the common defense

• Perfect Union

• Establish Justice

Which is NOT one of the 6 principles of the Constitution?

• Popular Sovereignty & Limited Government

• Separation of Powers & Checks and Balances

• Judicial Review & Federalism

• Executive Agreement & Political Party

Cancel or revoke

• Gridlock

• Repeal

• Cabinet

• Electoral College

Agreements with foreign leaders

• Executive Agreement

• Electoral College

• Gridlock

• Political Party

Organized group that seeks to win elections

• Electoral College

• Gridlock

• Repeal

• Political Party