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U.S Constitution
Preamble, Legislative, Executive, Judicial, Checks and Balances
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What combination makes the Constitution a "living document"? | strong and flexible |
| What does the Preamble explain? | Why a new government is needed |
| Can the Constitution change? | Yes over time, but the structure stays the same |
| What is popular sovereignty? | The power of the government comes from the people |
| What is the Legislative branch's power? | Make laws |
| How often are Representative's elected? | Every two years |
| What is the age required to be a Representative? | 25 |
| How many years would a Representative have to be a U.S citizen? | 7 years |
| What are the Representative's more responsive to? | The state's population |
| How often are Senator's elected? | Every six years |
| How long would a Senator have to be a U.S citizen? | 9 years |
| What are Senator's more independent and thoughtful on? | Overall country and government |
| How many Senator's are there per state? | Two Senator's |
| What is the Elastic Clause? | Allows Congress to "make laws which are necessary" to carry out it's power |
| A President can serve how many four year terms? | Two |
| What are the President's powers? | Commander and Chief of the nation's military, make treaties with other countries with Congress's consent, nominates ambassadors to other countries, nominates Supreme Court Justices, grant pardons |