6 Big Ideas in Constitution
What does the principle of "Checks And Balances" mean?
The Branches of government have the ability to check (Stop) each other when necessary.
What "Big Idea" does this quote from the constitution align with?
The United States shall guarantee to every State in this Union a Republican Form of Government
Republicanism
What is the introductory sentence of the Constitution called?
The Preamble
Which branch of government is responsible to making laws?
Legislative
What is the first step in the law making process?
The bill is introduced in either the house or the senate
What does the term "Popular Sovereignty" mean?
People have the power = voting
Which "Big Idea" does this quote from the constitution align with?
"WE THE PEOPLE of the United States...do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."
Popular Sovereignty
What does Article I of the U.S. Constitution accomplish?
Legislative Powers
Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing laws?
Executive
What is the second step in the law making process?
Committe
What does the principle of "federalism" mean?
Powers must be divided between the national government and the states government.
What "Big Idea" does this quote from the constitution best align with?
"He shall have the power by and with the advice of senate to make treaties"
Checks and Balances
What does Article II of the U.S. Constitution accomplish?
Executive Powers
Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws to see if they fall within the bounds of the constitution?
Judicial
Who can create an idea for a bill?
ANYBODY!
What does the term "Limited Government" mean?
governance in which the government only has those powers delegated to it by law, often through a written constitution
Which "Big Idea" does this quote from the constitution best align with?
"Judicial power shall extend in all cases... A rising under this constitution"
Separation of Powers
What does Article III of the U.S. Constitution accomplish?
Judicial Powers
What are the two bodies of Congress?
House of Representatives and Senate
What portion of congress has to agree for a law to be passed?
2/3
What does the principle of "separation of powers" mean?
the division of government responsibilities into distinct branches to limit any one branch from exercising the core functions of another
Which "Big Idea" does this quote from the constitution align with?
"The Privilege of the Writ of Habeas Corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in Cases of Rebellion or Invasion the public Safety may require it."
Limited Government
Which Article outlines the process for amending the Constitution?
Article V (5)
How many Supreme Court Justices are there?
9
What is a "pocket veto?"
An indirect veto of a bill by the president by leaving the bill unsigned until it is too late for it to be dealt with during the legislative session.