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THE US CONSTITUTION

HOMEWORK Directions: Use pp. 94 – 117 in your textbook to complete the following overview of the Constitution of the United States.

PREAMBLE: Match the phrases of the Preamble of the US Constitution (first paragraph) with its meanings. The preamble states the ______________________ of the Constitution

____1. We the people of the United States, in

order to form a more perfect Union,

____2. establish justice,

____3. insure domestic tranquility,

____4. provide for the common defense,

____5. promote the general welfare, and

____6. secure the blessing of ourselves and our

posterity,

____7. do ordain and establish this Constitution

for the United States of America.

A. We want to encourage what is good for

all people

B. We want all people treated fairly under

the same laws

C. We want freedom now and for our

children in the future.

D. We are the people of this country and

we are creating this constitution to be

more efficient than was possible under

the Articles of Confederation

E. We officially accept this document to be

the written law of the land

F. We want to create a peaceful existence

within the United States

G. We want to provide defense against foreign enemies.

Identify the topics of each of the following articles:

ARTICLE 1 –________________________________

ARTICLE 2 –________________________________

ARTICLE 3 –________________________________

ARTICLE 4- _________________________________

ARTICLE 5 - _________________________________

ARTICLE 6 - _________________________________

ARTICLE 7 - _________________________________

• Each article is divided into ______________________ and ____________________________

• Where would one find the “Powers of Congress”? Article ________ Section _____________

• Which section in Article 3 would one find the “Presidential Power & Duties”?______________

• The Full Faith and Credit clause is found in Article __________ Section ___________________

• How many people signed the Constitution?_________________

• Which Amendments are considered the Bill of Rights?_______________________

• When was the Bill of Rights ratified by the states?_______________

• Why were these Amendments added? (remember…)

• What are the 5 freedoms guaranteed in the 1st Amendment?

• What is the relationship between Amendment 18 and Amendment 21?

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