Quiz 1 1-34

The Preamble goes on to describe 6 ideals or purposes of this particular plan of government, name them:

1. in order to form a more perfect union 2. establish justice 3. ensure domestic tranquility 4. provide for the common defense 5. promote the general welfare 6. ensure the blessings of liberty for ourselves and our posterity

The constitution to this point (Articles I-VII) was put into effect in what year?

1789

The first 10 amendments ALL took effect in what year?

1791

Amendment XI took effect in what year?

1798

The most recent amendment to the constitution took effect in what year?

1992

Following article VII are now listed the ___ Amendments to the Constitution. How would you define amendment in this context?

27 Amendments An amendment is a change or addition to the constitution.

The remainder of the original document is divided into ____ major sections or _______

7 major sections or articles

The opening passage of the Constitution is known as the

Preamble

Articles are further divided into subdivisions called_____. Each paragraph within the subdivisions is referred to as a______. When used numerically, these identify a constitutional reference. The label "I,8,18" refers to ___I, _____8, ______18 in the constitution with very specific content and importance.

Sections, clauses, Article I, Section 8, Clause 18

What content is found in Article II section 2?

The president controls the military forces. The Senate has a share in foreign policy by Senate consent, 2/3 vote from Senate.

The Preamble describes the source of government authority in its famous first three words...

We the People

What is a constitution?

a set of principles in which people are governed

Why was this statement (We the People) considered so unique or groundbreaking at the time of its writing?

it affirmed that the government of the united states exists to serve its citizens

What content is found in Article I Section 8?

section 8 begins the enumerated powers of the federal government delegated to Congress