Preamble Tells the Goals of Government/Legislative Branch
How is the Constitution organized?
The Constitution is organized by Articles.
What are all the duties of the executive branch? (give me at least two)
Negotiates treaties, carries out laws, and nomiates federal judges.
What amendment to the Constitution can be ratified by three-fourths?
state legislatures
Why does the Constitution establish the principle of majority rule?
So decisions represent what most people want.
Why did the delegates start the Preamble to the Constitution with the words “We, the people”?
The delegates started the Preamble to the Constitution with the words “We, the people.” because power comes from the people.
What are the responsibilities of the judicial branch?
The responsibilities of the judicial branch is to resolve disputes under the law.
Who can propose an amendment to the Constitution?
Congress
What can the U.S. population do to directly participate in the federal government? (Give me at least two.).
Joining interest groups, participating in elections, and belonging to political parties.
Why does each state have two senators?
Each state has two senators to balance the rights of large and small states.
What name is given to the Supreme Court’s power to declare a law unconstitutional?
Judicial review
What powers do the state governments and the national governments have in common? (give me at least two)
Both levels of government can collect taxes, build roads, borrow money, and regulate education.
What is the purpose of the system of checks and balances?
To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.
What is the primary work of Congress?
The primary work of Congress is to make laws for the country.
How does the president balance the power of Congress? (Give me at least one)
The president can veto bills passed by Congress; the president may recommend legislation, call special sessions of Congress, or approve bills.
What refers to the sharing of power between national and state governments?
Federalism
How does Congress check the power of the president? (Give me at least one).
Congress may override the president’s veto, approve presidential appointments, or impeach the president.
What is the final step before a national bill becomes a law?
It is signed by the president, the final step before a national bill becomes a law.
How does the Supreme Court prevent the president and Congress from abusing their power?
The Supreme Court can reject laws and treaties that are unconstitutional.
What are all of the advantages to having states share a common market? Give me at least two.
It creates a single national economy; a large business can be located in several states, and goods and resources can move more easily across the country.