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chapter 3 gov. test
chapter 3 test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| what is the fundamental purpose of the Constitution of the U.S.? | to be the nation's basic law |
| upon what six basic principles is the Constitution built? | popular sovereignty, limited government, separation of powers, checks and balances, judicial review, and federalism |
| how many amendments have been proposed? | 11,530 as of January 2013 |
| how many amendments have been ratified? | 27 |
| what name is given to the first 10 amendments? | bill of rights |
| why were the first 10 amendments given their name? | they guarantee your rights, provide fair treatment in the judicial system, and express the reserved powers of the federal system |
| what were the reconstruction amendments? | amendments 13,14, and 15 |
| how did the reconstruction amendments change the Constitution? | 13 abolished slavery, 14 defines citizenship, and 15 forbids restriction on the right to vote |
| what is meant by the informal amendment process? | many changes that have been made in the Constitution but that have not involved any changes in its written words |
| why is the informal amendment process important to understanding constitutional change? | day-to-day operations of the government change frequently |
| what are the five ways by which the constitution has been informally amended? | 1) the passage of basic legislation by Congress 2) actions taken by the President 3) decisions of the Supreme Court 4) the activities of political parties 5) custom |
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