Constitution #1
#7 This is why the Constitution begins with the words "We the People..."
#7 They began the Preamble with “We the people…” because they wanted to show that the power to rule comes from the people rather than a king. This is a democracy.
#3/4 What term means powers are shared by both the national and state governments?
#3 / 4 Federalism. What are examples? Both: Raising taxes, making laws.
Only fed govt. can declare war, only state can establish local govts.
#8 This is why the Constitution is said to be "alive?"
#8 The Constitution still applies to us today (it is flexible, yet strong) and it can be changed (it can “grow”).
#9 This is the number of articles in the Constitution
#9 There are 7 articles in the Constitution.
#15 what is the job / duty of the president regarding laws?
#15 The job of the president is to enforce (carry out) laws.
#16 What is the job or duty of the judicial branch?
#16 To interpret laws, resolve disputes (arguments) under the law, and make sure laws follow the Constitution.
#11 What is the job or duty of the legislative branch regarding laws?
#11 Their job is to make laws.
#12 and #13 This is the number of Senators and Representatives.
#14 This is how many Kansas has in the House? Senate?
#12 There are 100 Senators in the U.S. Senate (2 per state).
#13 There are 435 Representatives in the House.
#14 Kansas has _____ Representatives in the House.
#26 How does Congress check the power of the President?
#26 Congress can impeach the President and Congress can override the President’s veto.
#25 How does the Supreme Court check the power of Congress and the President?
#25 The Supreme Court can reject laws of Congress and declare executive actions (for example, a treaty) unconstitutional.
#24 How does the President check the power of Congress?
#24 He calls special sessions of Congress and he can veto bills.
#1 What was the original purpose of the Constitution Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1787? What was the final result on September 17, 1787?
#1 The original purpose of the Constitutional Convention was to improve the Articles of Confederation.
The final result was that they created the Constitution.
BONUS #23
1. A bill is PROPOSED, then DEBATED in either house of Congress.
2. It must be PASSED by both houses of Congress exactly the same.
3. If the president signs the bill, it becomes law. (If a president vetoes a bill, Congress can override his veto with a 2/3 vote of both houses.)
#4A and B This is who can raise taxes and make laws.
#4A and B Both the state and the national governments can make laws and raise taxes.
#6 Why do we have checks and balances?
#6 Checks and balances mean that each branch has the power to limit the power of the other branches to prevent any one branch or person from becoming too powerful
#4 C and D This is who can declare war and negotiate treaties.
#4 C and D Only the national government can declare war and negotiate treaties.
#19 This is the number of amendments to the Constitution.
#19 There are 27 amendments, or changes / additions, to the Constitution.
After #10 The power of the Supreme Court to examine laws and The declare them unconstitutional (they tell if the law follows the Constitution or not)
#17 What is judicial review?
#17/18E. The power of the Supreme Court to examine laws and The declare them unconstitutional (they tell if the law follows the Constitution or not)
#22 Who can ratify amendments?
#22 States can ratify amendments with 3/4 vote.
#21 Name one of the two groups that can PROPOSE amendments.
#21 States or Congress can propose amendments. It takes 2/3.
#20 This is the DATE (month / day / year) of Constitution Day and why it is that day
#20 It is September 17, 1787 because that is when the framers signed the Constitution.