FCLE Competency 2

Front

The ______ is the introduction to the U.S. Constitution.

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Preamble

Front

"We the People"—represents the constitutional principle of: limited government, checks and balances, popular sovereignty, separation of powers

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popular sovereignty

Front

The phrase "A More Perfect Union" reflected how the Constitution was meant to improve on America's first government, called __________.

Back

Articles of Confederation

Front

The phrase from the Preamble "Insure Domestic Tranquility" means to:

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Keep the peace within our borders

Front

The phrase from the Preamble "_________" means our government should maintain our country's infrastructure and educational systems.

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Promote the general welfare

Front

From the preamble, the phrase "our posterity" means:

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future generations

Front

The U.S. Constitution contains the Preamble and ____ Articles.

Back

seven

Front

The structure of our government as three branches is reflective of this constitutional principle:

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Separation of powers

Front

The structure and function of the Legislative branch is detailed in Article

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I.

Front

Our legislators are responsible for making

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laws.