Basic Principles (3-1)
Amending the Constitution(3-2 & 3-3)
Federalism: Powers Divided (4-1)
Nation & State Governments (4-2 & 4-3)
The Constitution
100
Define Popular Sovereignty.
all political power resides with the people
100
Define ratification.
Approval, specifically, of an amendment.
100
What are delegated powers?
Powers given to the government that are stated in the Constitution.
100
How many people must be in a territory for it to be considered by Congress as a State?
60,000
100
Name Mr. Munoz's favorite President and the creator of the Constitution.
James Madison
200
Define rule of law.
government is always subject to - never above - the law
200
Name the only Amendment that was RATIFIED through the national convention method.
21st - Repeal of prohibition
200
Name three delegated powers.
Implied, inherent, and expressed.
200
Define interstate compacts.
Agreements among other States and foreign states.
200
Name the first 4 articles of the Constitution.
1. Legislative Branch
2. Executive Branch
3. Judicial Branch
4. The States
300
Name all six basic principles of the Constitution.
Popular Sovereignty
Limited Government
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
Judicial Review
Federalism
300
Who is in charge of approving Presidential appointments? (ex. Hilary Clinton as Sec. of State)
The Senate.
300
Is Federalism an implied, inherent, or expressed power in the Constitution?
Implied
300
National government or State government:
Who would be in charge of stopping (a) a small riot in Downtown Denver after a Super Bowl win in 2014? (b) an organized group of people that overran the State capital in an attempt to take control of Colorado?
A. State B. If the possible, state. If not, national.
300
Name what the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments contain.
13th - End of slavery / no slavery
14th - Former slaves are citizens / equal protection for everyone under US law
15th - Voting rights for ALL citizens
400
DAILY DOUBLE!!!!
Define who is in charge of each branch and what they do.
Double points: In general, what is the process for a bill to be passed?
Exec = President
Leg = Congress
Jud = Supreme Court
DOUBLE: Congress (if House first, Senate second; if Senate first, House second)- > President
400
There are two way to PROPOSE an amendment to the constitution: by Congress or by a national convention. What are the two ways to RATIFY an amendment?
3/4 of the STATE legislatures or by CONVENTIONS in 3/4 of the states.
400
States are governments with "reserved powers". Give an example of one of these powers.
Example: Any State can forbid persons under 18 to marry without parental consent.
400
Name three obligations that the National Government has with regard to the States.
Guarantee a representative government, protect each state from a foreign attack or internal disorder, and recognize the legal existence and physical boundaries of each State. (p.116 #5a)
400
Name all 10 Amendments (Bill of Rights).
1. Freedom of Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition
2. Bearing Arms
3. Quartering Troops
4. Searches and Seizures
5. Due Process
6. Criminal Proceedings
7. Civil Trials
8. Punishment for Crimes
9. Unenumerated Rights
10. Powers Reserved to the States
500
What checks and balances exist between the legislative and executive branches?
The executive branch may veto legislation and call special sessions of Congress. The legislative branch may override a veto (2/3), impeach a President, and approve appointments and treaties.
500
In most cases, amendments have been added as the result of a specific issue. What issue gave rise to (a) the 13th, 14h, & 15th Amendments? (b) the 22nd Amendment?
A. The Civil War
B. The election of FDR elected for a fourth time
500
The book (p. 115) gives 8 examples of concurrent powers between the national government and States. What are 5 of the 8?
Levy and collect taxes
Borrow money
Establish courts
Define crimes and set punishments
Set environmental and health standards
Claim private property for public use
Establish a police force
Protect national borders
500
In Puerto Rico v. Branstad the Supreme Court ruled that federal courts can order an unwilling governor extradite a fugitive. Do you think this infringes on States' rights? Why or why not?
No, because the Constitution requires States to extradite. Yes, because States have a right to enforce their own laws, even if they differ from those of other States.
500
What article has the most information in the Constitution? Why is that?
Article 1 = Legislative. This branch represents the people.
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