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Bradley University
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PLS 105 | Introduction to American Government
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2020
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Chapter 3 Section 3 Structure of the Constitution Vocabulary • Preamble – opening statement of a document; opening section of the US Constitution • Framers – delegates that attended the Constitutional Convention • Amendments- Changes to a document, Changes to the Constitution • Bill of Rights – written list of rights, 1st 10 amendments to the Constitution • Income Tax – Tax on peoples earnings • Necessary and Proper Clause – Allows congress to use powers not specifically written in the constitution if it is for the benefit of the country • Implied Powers – Powers congress has that are not specifically written in the Constitution • Loose Interpretation – congress can make any laws not specifically forbidden by the constitution • Strict Interpretation – congress may only act on laws specifically mentioned in the constitution • Impeach – a government official is accused of wrong doing 1. What is the main purpose of the United States Constitution? • To provide a framework for American Government 2. What are the 3 parts to the constitution? • Preamble • 7 Articles • 27 Amendments 3. What are the 1st 3 words of the Constitution? What does that show? • “We the People” • The power of the government comes from the citizens 4. What are the 6 purposes of government according to the preamble of the Constitution? • “To form a more perfect union”- to unite the states • “To establish Justice” – create fair laws • “To insure domestic tranquility” – maintain peace within our country • “To provide common defense” – provide a military to protect against foreign attack • “To promote the general welfare” – help citizens live healthy happy lives • “To secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and posterity” – guarantee of basic rights generation after generation 5. What are the 1st 3 articles of the Constitution about? • The 3 branches of government Their powers, limitations, and expectations 6. What branch of government did the framers intend to lead the government? • Legislative Branch 7. Who leads the executive branch? • The president 8. What is the name of the one court that is set up by the Constitution? • The Supreme Court 9. What does Article IV deal with? • How to become a state • Respect between states • Promise of protection for the states 10. What does Article V allow to happen to the Constitution? • It allows for amendments • The constitution can be changed as necessary and proper • Known as the elastic clause 11. What does Article VI say about federal law? • Federal law stands above state law. 12. According to Article VII when did the Constitution take effect? • When 9 states ratified it 13. When was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution? • 1791 14. What did the 16th amendment allow the federal government to do? • Collect income tax 15. How many amendments are there to the Constitution? • 27 16. What are the 2 steps to amending the Constitution? • Proposal • Ratification 17. How can an amendment be proposed? • Congressional Action – 2/3 of both houses of congress must support it • National Convention – a special meeting of 2/3 of the states has to be requested 18. ¾ of the states must ratify an amendment before it takes effect, what are 2 ways they can do this? • It goes to vote in state legislature • Special state conventions could be held. 19. What group has the final say when interpreting the Constitution? • The Supreme Court

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