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Constitution Cards
Constitution Flash Cards Assignment Cards
| 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? | Because there was not a proper balance between Federal and State government |
| What was the goal of the Constitutional Convention? | To create a new form of government that would work and be able to stay for a long time |
| What was the New Jersey Plan? | A plan that favored small states which had each state have 2 delegates or representatives |
| What was the Virginia Plan? | A plan that favored large states which had each state have a certain number of delegates or representatives based on population. |
| What was the Great Compromise? | A compromise to have a bicameral congress. One house that used the Virginia Plan and one house that used the New Jersey Plan. Each chamber could check and balance each other |
| Who was the main author of the Constitution? | James Madison |
| What is the Preamble? | The Introduction to the Constitution that starts with "We the People" |
| What does the word bicameral mean? | Having two branches, chambers, or houses, as a legislative body |
| What is the primary role of the Legislative Branch? | To Make Laws |
| What is the primary role of the Executive Branch? | To Enforce Laws |
| What is the primary role of the Judicial Branch? | Interpret Laws |
| What are the requirements to be a member of the House of Representatives? | You must be at least 25 years old, have been a U.S. citizen for at least 7 years and must live in the State and Region they are representing |
| What are the requirements to be a member of the Senate? | You must be at least 30 years old, have been a U.S. citizen for at least 9 years and must live in the State they are representing |
| What are the requirements to be a President? | He/She must be at least 35 years old, must be a U.S. born citizen and must have lived in the United States for at least 14 years |
| What are the powers of the President? | He/She can Sign or Veto bills |
| What are the Powers of Congress? | They make and vote on laws or bills and send them to the President to be signed. They can also vote to impeach a member of the Supreme Court or the President |
| How long is a Representative's term? | 2 years |
| How long is a Senator's term? | 6 years |
| How long is a President's term? | 4 years |
| What was the 3/5th Compromise? | The compromise between Northern and Southern states for the number of representatives in congress |
| How many Supreme Court Justices are there? | 9 Justices |
| How long is a Supreme Court Justice's Term? | They are a justice for life |
| Why are Justice's terms so long? | So the Justices don't have to worry about the public opinion |
| Who is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court? | John Roberts |
| What are the three levels of the Federal court system? | District Courts, Court of Appeals and Supreme Court |
| 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? | Congress must appoint all Justices |
| What is Judicial Review? | Review by the US Supreme Court of the constitutional validity of a legislative act |
| What does the 1st Amendment protect? | Freedom of Religion, Speech, the Press, Petition and the right peaceably assemble |
| What does the 2nd Amendment protect? | The right to bear arms |
| What does the 3rd Amendment protect? | The right not to quarter soldiers in your home |
| What does the 4th Amendment protect? | The protection against unreasonable searches and seizures |
| The 5th, 6th and 7th Amendments protect your rights in... | Court |
| What does the 8th Amendment protect? | Protects you from cruel or unusual punishment |
| What does the 9th Amendment protect? | Implied Powers |
| What type of government does the 10th amendment protect? | State Power |
| What is the Bill of Rights? | A list of rights you get as an American citizen. |
| What is the main job of the Supreme court? | To interpret whether or not a law or case is unconstitutional or constitutional |
| Who is the President of the United States of America? | Barak Obama |
| Who is the Vice-President of the United States of America? | Joe Biden |
| Who represents Massachusetts in the Senate? | Edward Markey and Elizabeth Warren |
| Who represents Wellesley (4th Congressional District) in the House of Representatives? | Joseph P. Kennedy III |
| Who is the Governor of Massachusetts? | Deval Patrick |
| What are the two ways to amend the Constitution? | 2/3s of Congress or 3/4s of the state. |
| What does it mean to "amend" the Constitution? | To make a change or make a new amendment |
| What are the three levels of government in the United States? | Local, State and Federal Government |
| The First Amendment protects freedom of speech unless... | It can cause harm to someone else |
| What is another name for the Executive Departments? | The Cabinet |
| What is the main job of the Executive Departments? | To advise the President |
| What is the Department of Defense in charge of? | In charge coordinating and supervising all military of the government |
| What is the State Department in charge of? | In charge of relationships with other countries |
| What is the Department of Interior in charge of? | In charge of all federal land and natural resources |
| What is the Department of Homeland Security in charge of? | In charge of protecting against terrorist attacks |
| What does the Justice Department oversee? | Fights crime and runs the federal court system |
| Explain Congress's commerce clause. | Congress's power to deal with foreign Nations, and among the several States, and with the Indian Tribes (with business) |
| Explain Congress's elastic clause. | To make laws that are necessary and proper |
| What is federalism? | the federal principle or system of government |
| What is the president in charge of as the Commander in Chief? | He controls the position of the army |
| What is the president in charge of as the Chief Diplomat? | Relationships with other countries and being the Representative of our country |
| What is the president in charge of as Chief Economic Adviser? | Controls the country's economy |
| What is double jeopardy? | Being tried twice for one crime or incident |
| What amendment protects us from double jeopardy? | The Fifth Amendment |
| What does it mean to plead the 5th? | Protecting from Self-incrimination |
| What is eminent domain? | the right of a government or its agent to expropriate private property for public use, with payment of compensation. |
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