Purpose of the Government
- To form a more perfect union (to join together the colonies)
- To establish justice (define and protect the rule of law)
- To insure domestic tranquility (to prevent conflicts within or between the states)
- To provide for the common defense (a united power opposing any attacks)
- To promote the general welfare (human rights and a stable society)
- To secure the blessings of liberty (insure that the concept of freedom endures)
The 7 Articles of the constitution
Article 1- Legislative Branch
Article 2- Executive Branch
Article 3- Judicial Branch
Article 4- Relations Among States
Article 5- Amendments
Article 6- National Debt, Supremacy, and Oath
Article 7- Ratification
Article 2- Executive Branch
Article 3- Judicial Branch
Article 4- Relations Among States
Article 5- Amendments
Article 6- National Debt, Supremacy, and Oath
Article 7- Ratification
Vocabulary
Limited Government- gives citizens more control on how they shape their local environment and policy. More emphasis becomes placed on local government and policy, giving more citizen access to participate. It also provides a stronger free market system so that the citizenry have more opportunity for real success.
Elastic clause-a statement in the U.S. Constitution (Article I, Section 8) granting Congress the power to pass all laws necessary and proper for
carrying out the enumerated list of powers.
Supremacy Clause-the provision in Article Six, Clause 2 of the United States Constitution that establishes the United States Constitution, federal statutes, and treaties as "the supreme law of the land".
Elastic clause-a statement in the U.S. Constitution (Article I, Section 8) granting Congress the power to pass all laws necessary and proper for
carrying out the enumerated list of powers.
Supremacy Clause-the provision in Article Six, Clause 2 of the United States Constitution that establishes the United States Constitution, federal statutes, and treaties as "the supreme law of the land".