The Five Principles of Government
The Preamble
The Articles
The Constitution
Chapter 5
100
Listening to the song-" I got the Power" what principle of government is being discussed?
What is popular sovereignty
100
According to the Preamble, who created the Constitution? a. posterity b. the union c. the people d. the government
What is the people
100
Executive Branch
What is Article I
100
The final authority for interpreting the Constitution is the ___ A. Executive Branch B. The Supreme Court (Judicial Branch) C. Legislative Branch D. Congress
Who is the Supreme Court
100
4. To be ratified, how many states must approve proposed amendment to the Constitution? a. Half (1/2) b. two-thirds (2/3) c. three-fourths (3/4) d. all
What is three-fourths
200
What principle of government is used with the US. vs. Nixon
What is Rule of Law
200
What does "provide for the common defense" mean in the Preamble?
What is to be ready militarily to protect the country and citizens from attack
200
The number of articles listed in the Constitution
What is seven
200
_____________________ allows Congress to use powers not listed in the Constitution to carry out its duties A. Concurrent Powers B. Enumerated Powers C. Necessary and Proper clause D. Supremacy Clause
What is Necessary and Proper
200
According to the Preamble, it is the states that join together to establish the Constitution? True or False
What is false
300
The government can only do what it is allowed to do
What is limited government
300
What does "establish justice" mean from the Preamble?
What is make sure all citizens are treated equally
300
The Relationship between the Federal Gov't and the State Gov't
What is Article IV
300
The “necessary and proper clause” allows Congress to use powers not listed in the Constitution. These powers are known as ________ powers.
What is Implied powers
300
How many times have the U.S. Constitution been amended?
What is 27
400
A system of government in which each branch of government restrains the power of others
What is checks and balances
400
What Information does the Preamble provide? a. The rights of the American people b. The weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation c. The Arguments for the American independence d. The reasons for establishing the Constitution
What is The reasons for establishing the Constitution
400
The first three articles state ___________________
What is powers and responsibilities of the three branches of government
400
7. When William Henry Harrison died, Vice-President John Tyler took the oath of office to become president. This is an example of a. a formal amendment b. an act of Congress c. an illegal amendment d. an informal amendment
What is informal amendment
400
People believe in a _________ interpretation of the Constitution if they believe Congress should be allowed to make any laws the Constitution does not forbid. a. strict b. loose c. unrestricted d. restricted
What is loose
500
Montesquieu
What is Separation of Powers
500
What does "insure domestic tranquility" mean from the Preamble?
What is to provide peace and order keeping all citizens and property from harm
500
The ratification of the Constitution
What is Article VII
500
Amending the Constitution is a process made up of two steps-1. proposal and ___________ a. elastic b. supremacy d. ratification c. treason
What is ratification
500
People believe in a _________ interpretation of the Constitution if they believe Congress should make only the kind of laws mentioned in the Constitution. a. strict b. loose c. unrestricted d. restricted
What is strict
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