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Gov Ch 3

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The Constitution is based on the concept of popular sovereignty.
This section of the Constitution states why it was written. Preamble
Article I of the Constitution created the voice of the people in the House of Representatives.
examples of a congressional enumerated power. to declare war, to establish post offices, to coin money
This elevated the Supreme Court to a status balancing the powers of the other branches. judicial review
Under Chief Justice Earl Warren, the Supreme Court demonstrated judicial activism.
The Equal Rights Amendment caused questions because states revoked their ratification.
False speech intended to hurt another is slander.
Poll taxes hurt low-income African Americans because taxes were paid in order to vote.
This action is required to override a presidential veto. a two-thirds vote of each house
The Framers provided this section of the Constitution for a changing nation. Amendments
To protect liberty and specify its powers, the Framers gave Congress expressed powers.
Supreme Court decisions can only be overturned by the Court itself or by Constitutional amendment.
Federal courts have jurisdiction over cases involving treaties with foreign nations.United States laws.bankruptcy.
The Founders created a Constitution that could be adapted for the future through Constitutional amendment.
A proposed amendment can be ratified by two-thirds vote of each house or by a national convention.
Ratification of an amendment must come within this time limit. seven years
The first 10 amendments are called the Bill of Rights.
This Amendment protects the freedom of speech. First Amendment
In this part of the Constitution, the founders listed six goals for American government. Preamble
In this part of the Constitution, the three branches of the government are named. Articles
This section of the Constitution is responsive to the needs of a changing nation. Amendments
The president can check Congress by this power. veto
This branch of government is the final authority on the Constitution. Supreme Court
This gives Congress the right to make all "necessary and proper" laws. elastic clause
Article II of the Constitution is important because it describes the executive branch.
Sam and Geeta Dardick changed government policy in the passage of this bill. Americans with Disabilities Act
Jurisdiction of the federal courts includes cases involving treaties with foreign nations., maritime law., bankruptcy.
Decisions of the Supreme Court can only be overturned by the Court or by Constitutional amendment.
One way the Founders provided for change in the Constitution was to describe how to amend the Constitution.
The only method of amending the Constitution that has been used to date is by two-thirds vote of each house.
This proposed amendment caused questions when states revoked their ratification. Equal Rights Amendment
In modern times, Congress has set this limit on state ratification of an amendment. seven years
This action between heads of state does require Congressional approval. ratifying treaties, impeachment, petitioning
The purpose of the Bill of Rights is to protect rights of individual liberty and the rights of persons accused of crimes.
The First Amendment protects the American press from this. prior restraint
This is asked for when a defendant cannot receive an impartial trial in the original location. change of venue
How did the Twenty-first Amendment affect the Eighteenth Amendment? repealed it
The Twenty-fourth Amendment helped some low-income African Americans to vote by eliminating poll taxes.
The ____________________ of the Constitution lists six goals for the American government. Preamble
Article II of the Constitution states, "The ____________________ power shall be vested in a president of the United States of America." executive
The ____________________ tries federal officials who have been accused of crimes. Senate
The Founders provided for change by describing how Congress and the states could ____________________ the Constitution. amend
The Nineteenth Amendment guaranteed ____________________ the right to vote. women
Article I of the Constitution establishes the ____________________ branch of the federal government. legislative
Article VI of the Constitution includes the ____________________, which establishes the Constitution and other federal laws as the highest law in the United States. supremacy clause
Under ____________________, each government branch has certain responsibilities and so is prevented from gaining too much power. separation of powers
Under the system of ____________________, each branch of governent exercises some control over the others. checks and balances
____________________ is the power of the courts to declare laws unconstitutional. Judicial review
The Constitution established only one court, giving ____________________ the authority to set up additional federal courts. Congress
In the case of _________________________, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of a broad interpretation for the elastic clause. McCulloch v. Maryland
George Washington acted carefully because he knew he was setting a(n) ____________________ for future presidents. precedent
The federal ____________________ is made up of all executive branch employees. bureaucracy
In the case of Marbury v. Madison, Chief Justice ____________________ established judical review as a power of the Supreme Court. John Marshall
A(n) ____________________ called by Congress is a method for proposing amendments that has never been used. national convention
Under the Constitution, only the ____________________ may impeach federal officials. House
The Twenty-fifth Amendment clarified presidential ____________________. succession
The philosophy of ____________________ holds that the Supreme Court should NOT try to shape social and political policies. judicial restraint
The ____________________ protects Americans’ right to worship as they please. First Amendment
The ____________________ prohibits the government from taking weapons away from citizens. Many state constitutions also guarantee the right to bear arms. Second Amendment
The Fifth Amendment states that government may not deprive persons of their life, liberty, or property without ____________________. due process of law
The ____________________ bans punishment for crimes. Eighth Amendment
The Thirteenth Amendment outlaws ____________________. slavery
Article I of the Constitution describes the legislative branch
Article II of the Constitution describes the executive branch
Article III of the Constitution describes the Supreme Court
"necessary and proper" laws elastic clause
jurisdiction of federal courts bankruptcy
amendment approval ratification
petition appeal to Congress
House accusation of federal official impeachment
First Amendment protects free speech
Bill of Rights first 10 amendments
federal court authority jurisdiction
final interpreters of the Constitution Supreme Court
presidential check of Congress veto
final enumerated power elastic clause
Americans with Disabilities Act wheelchair accessibility laws
judicial activism Chief Justice Earl Warren
agreement between nations treaty
agreement between heads of state executive agreement
a fee charged to vote poll tax
protects individual liberties Bill of Rights
rule by the people popular sovereignty
power divided between nation and states federalism
veto override two-thirds vote of each house
expressed powers directly stated
enumerated powers include elastic clause
first home of Congress New York
elevated Supreme Court's status judicial review
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