preamble Word Scramble
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| Term | Definition |
| U.S. Constitution | Written in 1787, this is the name given to the current document that governs our country. It currently contains, a Preamble, 7 Articles, and 27 amendments. |
| Preamble | The introduction to the U.S. Constitution that lists 6 goals of the document. |
| Domestic Tranquility | This goal of the Preamble means to maintain “peace in our country.” |
| Secure the blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our posterity | This final goal of the Preamble means to secure freedoms for ourselves and our future generations (posterity) |
| Separation of Powers | The division of our government into 3 branches (Articles 1, 2, and 3 of the Constitution): Legislative, Executive, and Judicial |
| Legislative Branch | Found in Article 1 of the Constitution, it is the branch of government, headed by Congress, that makes laws |
| Congress | Our law making body that heads the legislative branch. It is bicameral: the US House of Representatives and the US Senate |
| US House of Representatives (HOR) | A group of 435 members who make up one body of Congress. They serve two year terms and represent congressional districts in their state. |
| US Senate | A group of 100 members who make up one body of Congress. They serve 6 year terms and there are two from each state |
| Enumerated/Expressed/Delegated Powers | Powers given to Congress that are WRITTEN in the Constitution (Declare war, establish military, coin money, collect taxes, regulate trade, etc.) |
| . Implied Powers | Powers given to Congress, by the Necessary and Proper Clause/Elastic Clause, that are NOT WRITTEN in the Constitution (draft soldier, establish federal reserve bank) |
| Necessary and Proper Clause (Elastic Clause) | Clause in the Constitution that allows Congress to do anything “necessary” to carry out their enumerated powers. This clause gives Congress implied powers. |
| Denied Powers | A section in the US Constitution that prevents Congress |
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