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Government
The Constitution: Formal and Informal Amendments
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the Bill of Rights? | The first 10 amendments that set out the basic rights the government can't infringe, such as freedom of speech, freedom of press, and freedom of assembly. |
| What is separation of power? | Government power is distributed among three branches of government: legislative, executive, and judicial. |
| If a change is written in the Constitution, then it's a ..... | Formal amendment |
| If an amendment doesn't change the Constitution expressly, but change its interpretation, then it's a........ | Informal amendment |
| What makes a informal amendment? | 1.) Basic legislation 2.)Supreme Court ruling 3.)Executive action 4.)Custom |
| Which branch has the power to make laws? | Legislative branch |
| Which branch has the power to enforce laws? | Executive branch |
| Which branch has the power to interpret laws? | Judicial branch |
| If the Court feels that either the legislative or/ and executive branch is not right, then it declares the action __________. | Unconstitutional |
| What is the Court's power to determine the constitutionality of a government action? | Judicial review |
| Why does the executive agreement has more freedom than a treaty? | It doesn't has to be approve by the Senate |
| Why did George Washington opposed the formation of political parties? | He was afraid that they would divide the nation. |
| What expanded the executive power, despite not having a power to declare war? | Executive agreement |
| What is the 1st amendment about (Bill of Rights)? | Basic freedoms (freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition) |
| What is the 9th amendment about (Bill of Rights)? |
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