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CH9SS
The Constition: A More Perfect Union
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Why is the Constitution still considered a "living document?" | It is still enforced and it can be changed based on modern advances. |
| What words does the Preamble start with? | We the people |
| What is the purpose of the Preamble? | To list the goals of government. |
| What are the two houses of Congress? | Senate and House of Representatives |
| Which house is based on population? | The House of Representatives |
| What does Congress have the power to do? | Decide how to spend money through taxes, raise an army and navy, and decare war. |
| Only the _______ can propose taxes. | House of Representatives |
| How is a bill turned into a law? | A member of Congress sumbits the bill. If a majority in one house votes in favor of the bill, it is sent to the other for debate. If both houses approve,the bill gets sent to the president. If he approves of it it becomes a law. |
| Can anyone override a president's veto? | Congress by having a 2/3 majority in both houses. |
| The system of branches so that the government cannot become too powerful is called _____. | checks and balances |
| Because of Checks and Balances, the president has the power to sign treaties, but they take effect only if ____________. | The Senate approves them |
| The length of a term in the Executive branch is ___ yrs. | four |
| Who is the commander-in-chief? | the president |
| What is majority rule? | a basic principle of democracy that says laws are passed by majority vote and elections are decided by a majority of the voters |
| What does the judicial branch consist of? | the federal courts and judges |
| What matches the descrition? It is the last stop in the judicial system. Its decisions are final, and they are binding on all lower courts. | the Supreme Court |
| How do most people today have participation in government? | voting |
| The national government is strong, but it also leaves some duties such as various taxes, and road repare to the ___________ and ____________ levels. | state, local |
| What is federalism? | the constitutional system that shares power between the national and state governments |
| How can an Amendment be proposed? | Congress may propose an amendment by a vote of at least 2/3 of each house of Congress. Or, a national convention called by Congress at the request of at least 2/3 of state legislatures can propose an amendment. |
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