the constitution

What is the purpose of the United States constitution

Basic plan for the federal government and the highest form of law in the United States

What was the purpose of the preamble

Introduction to the constitution outline goals

According to the preamble where does the constitution and the u.s government get its power

The power of the government comes from the people

Limited government

Government leaders cannot break the law-allows congress to impeach

Popular sovereignty

The people that get the right to vote

Federalism

Federal powers v.s U.S.A state powers

Separation of power

Powers given to three branches of government (legislative, Executive , Judicial

Checks and balances

Prevents one branch from having too much power

Legislative branch

Writes bill (laws) All 3 branches impact the law if laws are constitutional

Executive branch

Approves veto laws

Judicial branch

Judge laws

Cabinet

Helps presidents make decisions

senate

two per state 100 in total representing the 50 states

House of representatives

part of the federal government's legislative branch Based on the population of the state

Federalism

government and state can both tax

Constitution

In 1787 the constitution was made

What branch of government makes the laws

Legislative branch

How is the legislative branch ( congress ) set up ?

Composed of the senate and the house of representatives

What is a bili

Idea of a law

What is a veto ?

President saying no

What is an override

67/ 2/3 can change congress , can check presidents veto

Why is it so difficult to pass laws

The government wants to be sure no one has too much power and people might have different opinions so they debate on each other

Treaty

A agreement made by negotiation

Democracy

every state is run as a representative of a government

How many times was the constitution changed

The original document was signed in 1787 and ratified in 1788, and the first 10 amendments (the Bill of rights ) were added by 1791. Since then, 17 additional amendments have been ratified to reflect the country's evolving needs