U.S. Constitution

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  1. 5. _______________ of the House- the leader of the House of Representatives.
  2. 6. Article 5 of the Constitution outlines the _______________________ process, or how Congress and the states can make an addition or a change to the Constitution.
  3. 7. The President and Vice President head up this branch of government in charge of enforcing the laws of government.
  4. 8. Meaning two houses or chambers (in the legislative branch).
  5. 10. An idea for a law before it officially becomes a law.
  6. 11. A Supreme Court Judge has his/her responsibilities and limitations spelled out in Article 3 of the Constitution, which covers the ______________________ of government.
  7. 12. The President can make treaties, appoint members of his/her cabinet, and is commander-in-chief of the _________________.
  8. 14. Elections for President of the united States are held every __________ years.
  9. 15. The _____________________ Clause in Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution gives Congress the ability to make any laws that are "necessary and proper" for the common good of the country.
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  1. 1. To officially accuse an elected official of wrongdoing.
  2. 2. A member of this house of Congress must be at least 30 years old, 9 years a US citizen and a resident of the state they are representing.
  3. 3. The opening statement of the United States Constitution, explaining the purposes of our government.
  4. 4. The branch of government that makes the laws.
  5. 9. This group in government controls money in the federal government and has the power to declare war.
  6. 13. All states in the United States must have a ______________________ (representative democracy) form of government.