Flashcards on the Constitution

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Preamble

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Describes the purpose of the Constitution.

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Articles

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The body of the Constitution describes the structure of the Federal government and how changes can be made.

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Amendments

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Changes to the Constitution.

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Social Contract Theory

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The consent of the governed characterized in the Preamble with the phrase “We the People.”

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Purpose of the Preamble

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To form “a more perfect union” and establish a stronger national government.

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"Insure domestic tranquility" in the Preamble

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Means peace at home.

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Constitution's Establishment

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Established the U.S. as a Representative Democracy or a Republic.

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Power of the Vote

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Means the power to elect or reelect someone to public office.

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Majority rule

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More than half approved, then accepted by all.

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Federalism

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Power is shared by the Federal government and the individual state governments.