Constitution Flashcards
(8 cards)
One thing the constitution does
Forms govmt, defines powers of govmt, defines parts of govmt, protects people’s rights
Constitution starts with “We the people” what does that mean?
Self govmt
How are changes made to the Constitution?
Amendments
How many amendments does the constitution have?
27
Name two ideas from Declaration of Independence and the Constitution
Equality, liberty, self government, natural rights, self contract
Name one document that influenced the constitution
Declaration of independance
There’s four amendments to the constitution about who can vote, name one.
Any citizen can vote, any race may vote
The Fedralist Papers supported the passing of the constitution, name one of the writers
James Madison, Alexander Hamiltion,