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Constitution
Studying for the Constitution Final
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What was the name of the United States first form of government? | The Articles of Confederation |
| Why was America's first form of government a failure? | It gave too much power to the states, not allowing the federal government to tax |
| What was the goal of the Constitutional Convention? | The convention fix the Articles of Confederation |
| What was the New Jersey plan? | Equal representation in congress despite population of a state |
| What was the Virginia Plan? | Representation in congress based on population of the state |
| What was the Great Compromise? | Separating Congress into two houses |
| What was the 3/5th compromise? | the slaves would be counted for 3/5 of a person in the population count |
| Who was the main author of the constitution? | James Madison |
| What is the Preamble? | The opening statement of the Constitution |
| What does the word "bicameral" mean? | Two houses or two chambers |
| What is the primary role of the Legislative Branch? | To make laws |
| What is the primary role of the Executive Branch? | To enforce the laws |
| What is the primary role of the Judicial Branch | To interpret the laws |
| What are the requirements to be a member of the House of Representatives? | 25 years old, lived in the country for 7 years, live in the district |
| What are the requirements to be a Senator? | 30 years old, lived in the country for 9 years, live in the state |
| What are the requirements to be President? | Native citizen, 35 years old, lived in the country for 15 years |
| What are the powers of the President? | Veto bills, Chief Diplomat, Commander in Chief, Economic leader |
| What are the powers of Congress? | Make Laws, and they have expressed and listed powers, Elastic clause, declare war |
| How long is a House of Representative's term? | 2 years |
| How long is a Senator's term? | 6 years |
| How long is a President's term? | 4 years |
| How many Supreme Court Justices are there? | 9 |
| How long is a Supreme Court Justices term? | Life term |
| What is the main job of the Supreme Court? | To interpret laws |
| Why are Supreme Court Justice's terms so long? | So they don't have to worry about being disliked because of a decision they made and not be worried about being reelected |
| Who is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court? | John Glover Roberts |
| What are the three levels of the federal court system? | US Supreme Court, US Courts of Appeals, US District Courts |
| What does the word "appeal" mean? | To apply to a higher court for a reversal of the decision of a lower court |
| What part of the government has to approve all Supreme Court Justices? | Senate |
| What is Judicial Review? | The power the Supreme Court to determine whether acts of other branches are following the Constitution |
| What does the 1st Amendment protect? | Freedom of speech, religion, press, to assemble peacefully, and to petition. |
| What does the 2nd Amendment protect? | The right to bear arms. |
| What does the 3rd Amendment protect? | To not have solders quartered in your |
| The 5, 6, and 7th Amendments protect your rights in.... | Court |
| What does the 8th Amendment protect? | Cruel and Unusual punishment |
| What does the 9th Amendment claim? | Implied rights |
| What type of government does the 10th Amendment protect? | State |
| What is the Bill of Rights? | The first ten amendments to the Constitution. |
| Who is the President of the United Sates of America? | Barrack Obama |
| Who is the Vice President of the United States of America? | Joe Biden |
| Who represents Massachusetts in the United States Senate? | Elizabeth Warren and Ed Marky |
| Who represents Wellesley in the House of Representatives? | Joseph Kennedy |
| Who is the Governor of Massachusetts? | Deval Patrick |
| What are the two ways to amend the Constitution? | A bill to pass through Congress and the President, and 3/4 of the states |
| What does it mean to "amend" the Constitution? | To make changes to the Constitution |
| What are the three levels of government in the United States? | Federal, State, Local |
| The First Amendment protects freedom of speech unless... | it puts others into harms way or presents clear and present danger |
| What is another name for the Executive Departments? | The Cabinet |
| What is the main job of the Cabinet? | To help the President make decisions on the issues related to their department. |
| What does the Department of Defense oversee? | Manges the armed forces and wars overseas |
| What does the State Department Oversee? | Maneges our relations with foreign countries |
| What does the Treasury Department oversee? | Collects taxes and print money and deals with nations finances |
| What does the Department of Interior oversee? | Maneges and protects the nations public lands |
| What does the Department of Homeland Security oversee? | Protects against terrorism and other threats |
| What does the Justices Department oversee? | Fights crime and runs the federal court system |
| Explain Congress's Commerce Clause. | The Commerce Clause allows Congress to regulate commerce with countries, states, and with Indian tribes. |
| Explain Congress's Elastic Clause. | The Elastic Clause allows Congress to do things that are necessary and proper even though its not a listed power. |
| What is federalism? | A system of government that splits the power between the central government and the states. |
| What is the president in charge of as Commander in Chief? | He is in charge of the military and moving them to different areas |
| What is the president in charge of as Chief Diplomat? | He is in charge of our relations and agreements with foreign countries. |
| What is the president in charge of as Chief Economic Adviser? | Full employment and low inflation. |
| What is double jeopardy and what amendment protects us from it? | To be tried twice on the same charges and it is protected by the Fifth Amendment. |
| What does it mean to plead the 5th? | It means that the person who pleads the 5th can prevent themselves from self incrimination |
| What is eminent domain? | It means that the government is allowed to take away private land for a reasonable price if it is necessary for the government to take it. |
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