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Preamble/Amendment
Preamble and Amendment Process
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What outlines the goals and purposes of the Constitution? | The Preamble |
| What does it mean to provide for the common defense? | Protect us from foreign enemies |
| What does it mean to form a more perfect union? | Bring the states together to form a stronger country |
| What does it mean to ensure domestic tranquility? | Make sure things are peaceful within the country's borders |
| What does it mean to promote the general welfare? | Maintain a safe, healthy environment for the people |
| What does it mean to secure the blessings of liberty? | Protect our basic freedoms |
| "We the people" is an example of what principle of government? | consent of the governed |
| According to the preamble where does the government get its power? | From the people |
| When the government establishes a court system, what goal of the preamble is it fulfilling? | Establish justice |
| In order to amend the VIRGINIA state constitution, who must ratify the proposal? | The voters of Virgnina |
| Who proposes an amendment to the national Constitution? | Congress |
| What fraction of Congress must approve the amendment proposal? | 2/3 |
| What fraction of states must ratify a Constitutional amendment? | 3/4 |
| How many amendments have been added to the Constitution? | 27 |
| What is the law making body in Virginia called? | The General Assembly |
| What does amendment mean? | A change to the U.S. Constitution |
| What role does the Virginia General Assembly play in the state amendment process? | proposes an amendment |
| Has the Virginia Constitution ever been rewritten? | yes |
| Has the National Constitution ever been rewritten? | no |