AP Gov. Chapter 2- Part C.

2 Steps. 1.) Investigation and articles of impeachment with majority 218 members. 2.)Trial in Senate, must find guilty of High Crimes and Misdemeanors. need SuperMajority 67/100. Need bi-partisan support. Chief Justice of Supreme Ct. oversees trial.

A voluntary agreement among individuals to secure their rights and welfare by creating a government and abiding by its rules.

A system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches in order to prevent abuse of power

A philosophy of limited government with elected representatives serving at the will of the people. The government is based on consent of the governed.

The Constitution fixed the weaknesses by allowing the central government certain powers/rights. Below are some of the items the Articles did not address: Constitution became the supreme law of the United States. Congress now has the right to levy taxes. Congress has the ability to regulate trade between states and other countries. Creation of a federal court system. Executive branch with power of checks and balance for legislature and judiciary. Amendments are easier by being ratified if 2/3 of congress and 3/4 of house pass it. Representation in house is based on population, while senate are equal to all other states

Representation in the national legislature-Great Compromise Slavery- Three-Fifths Compromise Presidential elections- Electoral College

Article of the Constitution that defines the Legislative Branch, it's powers, members, and workings. Congress makes the laws

Article of the Constitution that defines the Executive Branch, it's powers, duties, and means of removal.

Chief Executive, Chief Diplomat, Commander in Chief, Legislative Leader, Head of State, Economic Leader, and Party Leader

Article of the Constitution that sets up the Judicial Branch and defines treason.