What Keeps the Const. "Fresh"
Federalism
Constitutional Principles
3 Branches of Government
Studying Techniques
100
To what baked good did Mr. Pineda compare the Constitution?
"Gooey, fresh-baked cookies."
100
Federalism emphasizes a sharing of ______
Powers
100
What's Popular Sovereignty?
"We the People." The government is created and sustained by the will or consent of its people, who are the source of all political power.
100
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches
100
How long are you going to study tonight? (and no, not studying is not an option).
Hopefully not too long, because you have already reviewed the material several times!
200
True or False: After the living under the British, the Founding Fathers understood how to operate a government, leaving no need to alter the Constitution.
False - the Constitution is flexible and able to be changed to keep up with the times.
200
What are enumerated powers?
Powers reserved for the federal government.
200
Explain the Republic form of government?
It is a representative government - people rule through elected officials.
200
The three branches, which can limit the powers of each other, is referred to as a system of _______.
A system of Checks and Balances.
200
Select an MSU senior, and ask them one thing they do to study for a big quiz or test.
Brilliant!
300
What is the name for an official change to the Constitution?
An "Amendment"
300
What are reserved powers?
Powers reserved for the individual state government.
300
Our individual rights are protected mostly by the ____________, or the first 10 Amendments.
Bill of Rights
300
Who is responsible for judicial review, and to what branch do they belong?
The Supreme Court, which is part of the Judicial Branch.
300
Name one study technique you learned from Mr. Pineda (or elsewhere) that you like to do while studying.
Nice!
400
What is the "elastic clause" and how does it relate to amending the Constitution.
These are implied powers given to Congress, meaning it can do something if it is "necessary and proper" to change the Constitution.
400
Concurrent powers are powers shared between what three sects of government?
The federal, state, and local governments.
400
What does it mean that the United States has a "limited government"?
Our government has only the powers given to it by the people.
400
Before a bill can go to the president for signature, does it have to pass through the Senate, House of Representatives, or both?
A bill must pass through both houses before going to the president for signature.
400
State one fact from Chapter 8 that has not been mentioned yet, and what is a clever way for you to remember it?
One example to trick your brain into remembering a fact is through acronyms, or using the first letter of words to remember a list. For example, thinking LEJ (or Louis Eats Jawbreakers) as a way to remember the branches of government. Louis - Legislative Eats - Executive Jawbreakers - Judicial
500
Other than Amendments and the elastic clause, what is the final manner in which the Constitution can be altered?
Judicial Review (decisions made by the Supreme Court)
500
Explain how "David can slay Goliath."
This is through the Supremacy Clause. The federal government has the final say over disputes about state/local laws, but if the laws are considered constitutional, the lower governments can prevail.
500
What has the ability to limit our individual rights?
Laws. Recall how the protesters at a logging company were protected by the Right of Free Speech, UNTIL they broke a local law by blocking the company's doors, creating a fire hazard.
500
Here's a tough one: what are the minimum ages that someone has to be in order to be a State Representative, Senator, and the President?
State Rep: 25 years old Senator: 30 years old President: 35 years old
500
Who is the greatest Hip Hop artist to ever grace the halls of Haslett Middle School?
P Cuz no doubt! (and don't forget to go over your raps and expand on the concepts!)
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