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PreambleIntroductory section of the Constitution that begins with "We the People" (clear expression of popular sovereignty). Lists 6 goals.
Amending the ConstitutionSTEP 1-Requires a 2/3 vote of the House and Senate or 2/3 of the state legislatures to propose the amendment. STEP 2-Requires 3/4 of the state legislatures or 3/4 of state conventions to RATIFY!
Elastic ClauseA nickname for Article I, Section VIII, Clause XVIII. It allows Congress to stretch powers. Sometimes called the "necessary and proper" clause.
Necessary and Proper ClauseAnother nickname for the elastic clause
Article I, Section VIII, Clause XVIIIThe official article, section and clause of the elastic clause.
Louisiana PurchaseJefferson's famous application of the elastic clause that allowed him to buy land from France's Napoleon in 1803.
Article I, Section IXwhere powers denied to Congress are located
Article Iarticle that deals with the legislative branch
Article IIarticle that deals with the executive branch
Article IIIarticle that deals with the judicial branch

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Creator strainr
Created January 11, 2009
Group STRAIN US History Briarhill MS
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  6. Louisiana Purchase Jefferson's famous application of the elastic clause that allowed him to buy land from France's Napoleon in 1803. - 9 misses
  7. Preamble Introductory section of the Constitution that begins with "We the People" (clear expression of popular sovereignty). Lists 6 goals. - 3 misses