Section 3 - Structure of the Constitution

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  1. 2. Article that establishes the executive, or law-enforcing, branch headed by a president and vice president.
  2. 4. Article that states that the Constitution would take effect when nine states ratify it.
  3. 8. Opening section of the Constitution.
  4. 11. Landmark Supreme Court case that established the “Necessary and Proper” clause, _______________ v. Maryland.
  5. 15. The power of the courts to declare laws and actions of the local and state governments or the national government invalid if they are found to contradict the US Constitution.
  6. 16. This court is the highest court in the land and is the final say in interpreting the Constitution.
  7. 19. Once proposed, an amendment must be ratified by __________ of the states.
  8. 20. The amendment process involves two steps: _________ and ratification.
  9. 21. An amendment may be proposed by a vote of ___________ of both houses of Congress or State Legislature.
  10. 24. These Seven parts of the Constitution explain how government is to work.
  11. 26. Article that says that all states must respect one another’s laws and explains the process of creating new states.
  12. 27. Article that specifies how the Constitution can be amended.
  13. 28. Article that describes the legislative branch as two houses with lawmaking authority.
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  1. 1. way to “Promote the general welfare.”
  2. 3. Article that establishes the judicial branch to interpret and apply the laws.
  3. 5. Branch that carries out the laws.
  4. 6. Branch that interprets the laws.
  5. 7. powers specifically listed in the constitution.
  6. 8. means for future generations, “To ourselves and our ____________________.”
  7. 9. the creation of these will help “Establish Justice.”
  8. 10. Term for a change to the Constitution.
  9. 12. This document is the highest authority in the nation.
  10. 13. Number of amendments that have become law.
  11. 14. The first 10 amendments of the Constitution.
  12. 17. Landmark supreme court case that established “Judicial Review,” _______ v. Madison.
  13. 18. type of powers not specifically listed in the constitution.
  14. 22. A vote to approve.Legislative/Branch that makes the laws.
  15. 23. Article that declares that the Constitution is “the supreme Law of the Land” and federal law prevails over state law; known as the Supremacy Clause.
  16. 25. who “We the People” refers to.