Parts of Constitution
What are the three parts of the constitution
Preamble
The Articles
The Amendments
TRUE or FALSE: Each branch of government (legislative, executive, and judicial branches) exercises some control over the others
TRUE
What are expressed powers
powers directly stated in the constitution
How many amendments are there?
27
What are the freedoms granted to you in the first amendment?
speech, assembly, religion, press, petition
The Constitution set up a Democratic Republic which is...
a government where people elect representatives and give them the responsibility and power to make laws and run the government
What is the supremacy clause?
states that the Constitution and laws made by the federal government are the supreme law of the land
Describe the following two types of powers that are given to the government: implied powers and inherent powers
implied: powers that are necessary in order to carry out expressed powers
inherent: powers that are given to the national gove
What is an amendments
changes made in the constitution
What is viewpoint discrimination?
not targeting an individual/group because they have a different point of view
What is the purpose of Article 1, Article 2 and Article 3 of the constitution?
establishes the legislative branch, executive branch and supreme court (also established their powers)
One article of the constitution focuses on Federalism. What does that mean?
power divided between the national and state government
What are reserved powers and what Amendment can it be found under?
The 10th Amendment reserves powers strictly to the states (such as regulating schools)
which Article within the constitution explains how the constitution can be changed?
Article 5
Why did the founding fathers allow for the public to have freedom of speech and assembly?
Democracy cannot function unless people can actually talk about issues/complain about the government
What is the purpose of Article 4 of the constitution?
Explains the relationship of the states to one another and to the national government (federalism)
Although NOT directly stated within the Constitution, what main power does the judicial branch have AND what is that power called?
judicial review
Courts can declare laws and actions invalid if they believe the law or action violates the Constitution.
What are two examples of expressed powers?
coin money, wage war, regulate interstate commerce (commerce between the states), collect taxes
Where can one find specific limits on government in the areas of individual freedom of speech and expression?
Amendments 1-10, Amendments 13-15, Amendments 16-27
Amendments 1-10
What are three ways in which freedom of speech is limited in public schools?
lewd language, promoting drugs, disruption to learning environment,
What is the purpose of Article 6 in the Constitution?
establishes the supremacy clause
The founders of the Constitution granted certain powers to each branch of government and made sure each branch of government exercised some control over the others. Provide one example that shows EACH branch of government having control over another.
Congress Passes Laws; President can veto Laws; Congress can override the veto by 2/3 vote; Courts can determine if law is constitutional or not; President appoints federal judges; Senate has to approve appointments
What is an example of an inherent power
regulating immigration, acquiring territory
Describe the process that takes place in order for an Amendment to be added to the Constitution
2/3 vote of each house of Congress
Legislatures in ¾ of the states ratify the amendment
In the case of Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District (1969), what did the Supreme Court rule?
Students' free speech rights are protected, as long as it does not disrupt the educational process.