Preamble and Legislative Branch Terms

The introduction to the Constitution - states goals and purpose of government

• Article 1

• The Legislature

• The Preamble

• The Bill of Rights

The Legislature of the United States is called ________________

Which of the following pertain to the Preamble?

• establish Justice

• insure domestic Tranquility

• provide for the common defence

• promote the general Welfare

What does the Preamble begin with?

• "We the People of the United States..."

• "In order to form a more perfect union..."

• "To whom it may concern..."

• "Hereby declare the independence..."

What are the two houses of Congress?

• Executive

• House of Representatives

• Cabinet

• Senate

One of the principles of the Constitution that prevents on branch from having too much power.

• enumerated powers

• check and balances

• elastic clause

• implied powers

Powers not specifically stated in the Constitution are known as ____________ powers.

Powers specifically granted in the Constitution are known as _____________ powers.

The __________ __________ in the Constitution allows Congress to pass laws to carry out its enumerated powers.