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CE U2: Foundations

Preamble and Amendment Process

TermDefinition
What is the introduction to the Constitution called? Preamble
The Preamble starts with "We the People" to support the principle of consent of the governed
The preamble of a constitution sets forth the ________ and _____________ to be served by the government. goals, purposes
ยท The Preamble to the Constitution of the United States expresses the ___________________ the constitution was written. reasons
What does "In order to form a more perfect union" mean? do better and be unified
"In order to form a more perfect union" is also a promise to fix the... weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation
What does "establish justice" mean? Set up a fair court system
What does "insure domestic tranquility" mean? Keep peace within the nation
What does "provide for the common defense" mean? protect the country; establish a military
What does "promote the general welfare" mean? make sure citizens have basic needs met
What does "secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity" mean? guarantee freedom now and in the future
What does "domestic" mean? inside the country
What does "tranquility" mean? peace
The vocabulary term for "the wellbeing and basic needs of the community" is welfare
The vocabulary term for "people in the future" is posterity
Can the US and VA Constitutions be amended? yes
The amendment process is complex
How many amendments does the Constitution have? 27
What is the first step of the amendment process for the US Constitution? proposal by 2/3 of Congress or state conventions
What is the second step of the amendment process for the US Constitution? ratification by 3/4 of the states
What is the first step of the amendment process for the VA Constitution? proposal by 2/3 of the General Assembly or constitutional convention
What is the second step of the amendment process for the VA Constitution? ratification by 3/4 of Virginia voters
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