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What is the first section of the constitution called?

" We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."


What describes powers not specifically listed in the US Constitution but that are necessary in order for the President to fulfill his or her duties?

These are called inherent powers. They are provided for in the Constitution by what is known as the "elastic clause."


According to the Iroquois constitution what must outsiders do in order to become part of the Iroquois confederation?

According to Iroquois Constitution, outsiders must accept and obey the Iroquois Constitution in order to become part of the Iroquois Confederation. The Iroquois are also called the Haudenosaunee.


What portion of the state must approve a constitutional amendment in order to ratify it?

Article V of the US Constitution states that by a vote of two thirds of both houses of Congress an amendment may be proposed to the states for ratification.


What is the beginning of the US Constitution called?

The prologue to the US Constitution is the preamble. It states what the intent of the Constitution is, what it hopes to accomplish.The PreambleWe the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

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What was added to the Constitution in order to get Anti federalists to approve it?

The Bill of Right was added to gain approval of the opponents of the Constitution.


How many states must approve to make a change to the constitution?

In order for a change to be made in the constitution, 3/4 of the states must approve. There are 50 states, 3/4 of these would come to 37 states needing to approve.


An order the president gives based on the authority of the constitution is called?

An executive order


Did Mother Teresa ask the pope to release her from her vows?

No, she did not want to be released from her vows. She asked the pope to approve her constitution for a new order of missionaries to work with the poorest of the poor.


What is the introdution of the constitution called?

We the people of the United States, in order for form... The Preamble.


Why did congressional republican pass amendments to the constitution?

Originally Congress passed the first amendments to the Constitution (i.e. the Bill of Rights) because of promises made during the ratification of the Constitution by the states. Several state ratification conventions only voted to approve the constitution on the condition that the new Congress would take up a Bill of Rights as its first action in order to ensure that American rights were protected.


Who has the power to ratify new amendments?

For the US Constitution, states must ratify any amendments. Typically amendment are passed by Congress and sent to the state legislatures, where 3/4 of these legislatures must approve the amendment in order for it to be ratified and become part of the Constitution. For state constitutions, voters within the state must approve any amendments passed by the legislature or by any convention called for that purpose.


What group believed that failure to approve the Constitution would lead to chaos and mob rule?

The Federalists believed that failure to approve the Constitution would lead to chaos and mob rule. They argued that a strong central government was necessary to maintain order and prevent the instability that had characterized the period under the Articles of Confederation. Prominent Federalists, such as Alexander Hamilton and James Madison, emphasized that without a unified framework, the country could descend into anarchy. Their concerns about disorder were a key motivation for advocating for the ratification of the Constitution.


What is the name of a person who calls meetings to order?

Chairman


What is the first section of the constitution called?

" We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."


Are deacons are the only one that supposed to be at deacons meetings?

In deacons' meetings non-deacons can be there. The visitors should be allowed to speak if it is moved, seconded and voted on by the deacons. They should not be allowed to vote on decisions if it is not address in the constitution and by laws of the church. Robert's Rules of Order came to be from the baptist church so they should be followed when making binding decisions.


What had to be done for the Constitution to become law?

Under Article VII of the Constitution, it had to be ratified by nine states in order to become law. In June 1788, New Hampshire fulfilled the requirement for ratification set forth in Article VII by becoming the ninth state to approve. The Constitution didn't become law until it formally replaced the Articles of Confederation on March 4, 1789, however.