history studyguide

what does article I establish

the legislative branch

what does article II establish

the executive branch

what does article III establish

the judicial branch

what is a formal amendment

change made in the constitution that has formall been written in

what is an informal amendment

changes or actions made without altering the constitution’s written text

what are some ways informal amendments form

custims, presidential choices, supreme court decisions

what is guaranteed in the bill of rights

basic rights of citizens

what is an executive agreement

a pact made by the president directly with the head of foreign state

how is an executive agreement different from a treaty

A treaty requires senate approval while an executive agreement does not require a senates approval

popular sovereignty

the people are the source of any and all government

limited government /rule of law

government is restricted in what it may do, each individual has rights that the government cannot take away

name and describe 3 basic principles

popular sovereignty: people are source of any and all government

checks and balances: allows 3 branches to check each other

seperation of powers: legislative, executive, and judicial are 3 independent coequal branches

which article sets up congress

Article I

which article sets up the president

Article II

Which article sets up the supreme court

Article III