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False
Judges are above the law.
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House of Representatives, Congress, and the State Governments.
Who has to agree to pass a new amendment?
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The main purpose is to establish the idea that the Constitution, national laws, and treaties are the supreme law of the land, and that all government officials must promise to support the constitution.
What is the main purpose of article 6?
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False
The President is above the law.
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Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Branches.
What are the three branches in the National Government?
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A change to the Constitution.
What is an Amendment?
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True
The Federal Government's laws should be followed by every state.
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Two thirds of both houses must agree to the Amendments. Then, three fourths of the State Government must agree. If they do it is added.
What is the first way an amendment can be made to our Constitution?
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Neither. They have equal power.
Who has more power State or Federal Governments?
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You are building a house you need to follow certain laws. There are States and Federals Laws and you follow the Federal law and you get fined from the city. The Federal Law will over power the State Law. So you want need to pay the fine o make changes.
What is an example how national law is supreme?
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True
The Constitution is the supreme law of the land.
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Congress is not involved. A state comes out with an idea and two thirds of the state government must agree. If they do, then they vote again. If three fourths of the government agrees it is added.
What is the second way an amendment can be made to our Constitution?
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Answers may vary
Ex: One common currency in the U.S., coin money, allow trade, etc...
What is an example of what the Federal government does?
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True
Judges make sure that all laws are Constitutional.
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The second way, where Congress has no say and it is between just the states.
Which way to make an amendment has never been used?
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Answers may vary.
Ex: Marriage/Divorce laws, establish schools, etc...
What is an example of what laws the States makes?
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