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U.S. Constitution
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Distribution of political powers among the 3 branches of government | separation of powers |
| government where the supreme power rests in citizens and exercised is by representatives they elect directly or indirectly and by an elected or nominated president | republicanism |
| system in which powers of government are balanced among different branches so that no branch becomes too powerful | checks and balances |
| system of government where powers are divided between the national government and the state governments | federalism |
| system in which government powers are carefully spelled out to prevent government from becoming too powerful | limited government |
| government by the consent of the governed | popular sovereignty |
| Article I establishes this branch of government that inclues the Senate & House of Representatives | Legislative Branch |
| Article II establishes this branch of government responsible for carrying out the nation's laws | Executive Branch |
| Article III establishes this branch of government that includes the Supreme Court | Judicial Branch |
| powers that are shared by the state and federal government | concurrent powers |
| powers set aside by the Constitution for the states or for the people | reserved powers |
| powers the Constitution specifically gives to the federal government | delegated powers |
| to cancel an amendment with another amendment | repeal |
| system in which decisions made by more than half of the people are accepted by all | majority rule |
| This part of the Constitution establishes the six goals of government. | The Preamble |
| Which article of the Constitution explains the process for making Amendments? | Article V |
| How can Congress override a presidential veto? | by a two-thirds vote of both houses |
| Can an amendment be added to the Constitution if it's NOT ratified by 3/4 of the states? | No |
| Does the Constitution give the states or federal government the power to conduct elections? | The States |
| The federal and state governments share all all of the following powers EXCEPT the power to: coin money, punish lawbreakers, borrow money, or establish courts | coin money |
| The 3 ways the Constitution and the government can be adapted to changing needs of the country are by | amendment, interpretation, and custom |
| Who is involved in the amendment process? | Congress and the states |
| The only amendment to the Constitution that has been repealed is the | 18th Amendment |
| How many amendments have been made to the Constitution? | 27 |
| The minimum wage law is an example of which of the following: an amendment, interpreation of the Constitution, or custom? | interpretation of the Constitution |
| Does the Constitution establish the president's cabinet? | No it does not. This is a tradition that is referred to as part of the unwritten Constitution. It started with George Washington. |
| What is the exact number of states that have to ratify an amendment for it to pass? | 38 states |
| written change made to the Constitution | amendment |
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