How is the preamble of the CSA constitution similar to the preamble of the U.S. Constitution? In 1861, seven southern states left the Union and formed the Confederate States of America (CSA). Compare the text from the CSA constitution with the U.S. Constitution.Constitution of the Confederate States of America Preamble We, the people of the Confederate States, each State acting in its sovereign and independent character, in order to form a permanent federal government, establish justice, insure domestic tranquillity, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity—invoking the favor and guidance of Almighty Godâ—do ordain and establish this Constitution for the Confederate States of America. Article 1. The Legislative Branch Section 1. The Legislature 1. All legislative powers herein delegated shall be vested in a Congress of the Confederate States, which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives. . . . Article 2. The Executive Branch Section 1. The President 1. The executive power shall be vested in a President of the Confederate States of America. He and the Vice President shall hold their offices for the term of six years; but the President shall not be reeligible. . . . Article 3. The Judicial Branch Section 1. Judicial powers 1. The judicial power of the Confederate States shall be vested in one Supreme Court, and in such inferior courts as the Congress may, from time to time, ordain and establish. The judges, both of the Supreme and inferior courts, shall hold their offices during good behavior, and shall, at stated times, receive for their services a compensation which shall not be diminished during their continuance in office. . . . Article 4. The States Section 1. Each State to Honor all others 1. Full faith and credit shall be given in each State to the public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of every other State; and the Congress may, by general laws, prescribe the manner in which such acts, records, and proceedings shall be proved, and the effect thereof. Section 2. State citizens, Extradition 1. The citizens of each State shall be entitled to all the privileges and immunities of citizens in the several States; and shall have the right of transit and sojourn in any State of this Confederacy, with their slaves and other property; and the right of property in said slaves shall not be thereby impaired. . . .A:A. Both included the phrase "in order to form a more perfect Union."B:B. Both listed goals of government, such as ensuring domestic tranquility.C:C. Neither included the phrase "We the people."D:D. Both gave the reasons for separating from a mother country.

The CSA Constitution is similar to the U.S. Constitution because they both In 1861, seven southern states left the Union and formed the Confederate States of America (CSA). Compare the text from the CSA constitution with the U.S. Constitution.Constitution of the Confederate States of America Preamble We, the people of the Confederate States, each State acting in its sovereign and independent character, in order to form a permanent federal government, establish justice, insure domestic tranquillity, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity—invoking the favor and guidance of Almighty Godâ—do ordain and establish this Constitution for the Confederate States of America. Article 1. The Legislative Branch Section 1. The Legislature 1. All legislative powers herein delegated shall be vested in a Congress of the Confederate States, which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives. . . . Article 2. The Executive Branch Section 1. The President 1. The executive power shall be vested in a President of the Confederate States of America. He and the Vice President shall hold their offices for the term of six years; but the President shall not be reeligible. . . . Article 3. The Judicial Branch Section 1. Judicial powers 1. The judicial power of the Confederate States shall be vested in one Supreme Court, and in such inferior courts as the Congress may, from time to time, ordain and establish. The judges, both of the Supreme and inferior courts, shall hold their offices during good behavior, and shall, at stated times, receive for their services a compensation which shall not be diminished during their continuance in office. . . . Article 4. The States Section 1. Each State to Honor all others 1. Full faith and credit shall be given in each State to the public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of every other State; and the Congress may, by general laws, prescribe the manner in which such acts, records, and proceedings shall be proved, and the effect thereof. Section 2. State citizens, Extradition 1. The citizens of each State shall be entitled to all the privileges and immunities of citizens in the several States; and shall have the right of transit and sojourn in any State of this Confederacy, with their slaves and other property; and the right of property in said slaves shall not be thereby impaired. . . .A:A. established three branches of government.B:B. set up one house of Congress.C:C. allowed the Supreme Court to create lower courts.D:D. did not create an office of the vice president.

20. In the CSA constitution, read Article 4, Section 2, Clause 1. Which of the following is accurate about this clause? In 1861, seven southern states left the Union and formed the Confederate States of America (CSA). Compare the text from the CSA constitution with the U.S. Constitution.Constitution of the Confederate States of America Preamble We, the people of the Confederate States, each State acting in its sovereign and independent character, in order to form a permanent federal government, establish justice, insure domestic tranquillity, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity—invoking the favor and guidance of Almighty Godâ—do ordain and establish this Constitution for the Confederate States of America. Article 1. The Legislative Branch Section 1. The Legislature 1. All legislative powers herein delegated shall be vested in a Congress of the Confederate States, which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives. . . . Article 2. The Executive Branch Section 1. The President 1. The executive power shall be vested in a President of the Confederate States of America. He and the Vice President shall hold their offices for the term of six years; but the President shall not be reeligible. . . . Article 3. The Judicial Branch Section 1. Judicial powers 1. The judicial power of the Confederate States shall be vested in one Supreme Court, and in such inferior courts as the Congress may, from time to time, ordain and establish. The judges, both of the Supreme and inferior courts, shall hold their offices during good behavior, and shall, at stated times, receive for their services a compensation which shall not be diminished during their continuance in office. . . . Article 4. The States Section 1. Each State to Honor all others 1. Full faith and credit shall be given in each State to the public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of every other State; and the Congress may, by general laws, prescribe the manner in which such acts, records, and proceedings shall be proved, and the effect thereof. Section 2. State citizens, Extradition 1. The citizens of each State shall be entitled to all the privileges and immunities of citizens in the several States; and shall have the right of transit and sojourn in any State of this Confederacy, with their slaves and other property; and the right of property in said slaves shall not be thereby impaired. . . . A:A. It safeguarded the rights of enslaved people, who were recognized as citizens. B:B. It said that ownership of enslaved people must be transferred to the federal government of the CSA. C:C. It prohibited citizens from moving enslaved people to another state in the CSA. D:D. It protected the right of citizens to enslave people, who were treated as property.Turn In

19. How is the term of office for the president in Article 2 of the CSA constitution different from that in Article II of the U.S. Constitution? In 1861, seven southern states left the Union and formed the Confederate States of America (CSA). Compare the text from the CSA constitution with the U.S. Constitution.Constitution of the Confederate States of America Preamble We, the people of the Confederate States, each State acting in its sovereign and independent character, in order to form a permanent federal government, establish justice, insure domestic tranquillity, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity—invoking the favor and guidance of Almighty Godâ—do ordain and establish this Constitution for the Confederate States of America. Article 1. The Legislative Branch Section 1. The Legislature 1. All legislative powers herein delegated shall be vested in a Congress of the Confederate States, which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives. . . . Article 2. The Executive Branch Section 1. The President 1. The executive power shall be vested in a President of the Confederate States of America. He and the Vice President shall hold their offices for the term of six years; but the President shall not be reeligible. . . . Article 3. The Judicial Branch Section 1. Judicial powers 1. The judicial power of the Confederate States shall be vested in one Supreme Court, and in such inferior courts as the Congress may, from time to time, ordain and establish. The judges, both of the Supreme and inferior courts, shall hold their offices during good behavior, and shall, at stated times, receive for their services a compensation which shall not be diminished during their continuance in office. . . . Article 4. The States Section 1. Each State to Honor all others 1. Full faith and credit shall be given in each State to the public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of every other State; and the Congress may, by general laws, prescribe the manner in which such acts, records, and proceedings shall be proved, and the effect thereof. Section 2. State citizens, Extradition 1. The citizens of each State shall be entitled to all the privileges and immunities of citizens in the several States; and shall have the right of transit and sojourn in any State of this Confederacy, with their slaves and other property; and the right of property in said slaves shall not be thereby impaired. . . . A:A. The CSA constitution set a three-year term, and the U.S. Constitution set a term of four years. B:B. The CSA constitution set a six-year term, and the U.S. Constitution set a term of four years. C:C. The CSA constitution set a six-year term, and the U.S. Constitution set a term of two years. D:D. The CSA constitution did not limit the president's term, and the U.S. Constitution did.Turn In

What is presented in the Preamble to the Constitution?A.An outline of individual rights that are explained in the ConstitutionB.The names of the Constitution's authorsC.The general goals of the ConstitutionD.The process for appealing a law

Q5. What is a preamble? List out some features of the preamble of the Indian Constitution