The U.S. Constitution
In what year was the U.S. Constitution written? Ratified? (must know both years to get points)
1787, 1788
What are natural rights?
rights given to you at birth
(life, liberty, pursuit of happiness)
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
Finish this sentence: The Constitution is the Supreme _________________
Law of the Land
Who has the power to interpret the meaning of laws and the Constitution?
Supreme Court (Judicial Branch)
Congress is a name for what branch of government
Legislative
Explain the Rule of Law.
No one is above the law - govt officials are required to follow laws just like regular citizens
How long is the term of a Supreme Court justice?
Life
When an action of one branch of government is blocked by another branch of government.. what is this called
Checks and balances
What is the name of the group that advises the President?
Cabinet
How many articles are in the Constitution?
7
What did Anti-Federalists want added to the Constitution to ensure individual rights? (First 10 amendments are called...)
Justices on the US Supreme Court are appointed by _____ and approved by_____.
President, Senate
According to Article IV, who has the power to admit new States to the Union?
Congress
What does the Elastic Clause do?
"stretch" the constitution - makes it possible to create necessary laws to adjust with the modern age
What document did the Constitution replace?
The Articles of Confederation
Which group fought to get the Constitution ratified?
Federalists
What are the three requirements to be President?
35, natural born, live in the US for 14 years
Explain the idea of popular sovereignty.
Power belongs to the people
What did the Supreme Court case of Marbury v. Madison establish?
Judicial review
What did the first three articles of the Constitution create?
3 branches - federal structure of govt
What did the Connecticut Compromise do?
Created bicameral legislature
2 Houses (House of rep and Senate)
Whose vote breaks a tie in the Senate?
President of the Senate (VP)
When is election day?
The first Tuesday after the first Monday in November in even numbered years
The main responsibility for amending the Constitution lies directly with Congress and
the Cabinet.
the States.
the US Supreme Court.
4. the President.
The States
- Proposed by 2/3 of Congress
- Ratified by 3/4 of the states