U.S. Constituion
What is the preamble?
Describes the purpose of the Constitution
List 4 expressd powers of congress?
They can collect taxes, coin money, regulate foreign and interstate commmerce, raise and maintain an army, declare war, fix standards of weight and measure, and grant patents and copyrights.
List the three branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Branch
Why do you think it is important for the Constitution to be flexible?
Something to do with how the times are changing.
How many amendments do we have total?
27 Amendments
The Articles describe what, in the Constitution?
The structure of the Federal Government and how changes can be made.
List 4 powers denied to the national government.
tax exports, take private property for public good without just compensation, prohibit freeedom of religion, speech, press, no national school system, no national law regarding marriage and divorce, nor set up local unit of government.
Which branch is the lawmaking branch?
Legislative
When ratifying an amendment, it must be approved by _______________ or ______________.
State Legislatures or special state convention
Which amendment guarantees freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition?
1st Amendment
What are amendments?
Changes to the Constitution
Which Amendment reserves the power to the states?
10th
Which branch carries out the laws?
Executive
True or False: You need 1/2 vote in congress (both houses) to propose an amendment?
FALSE! You need 2/3 vote in Congress (both houses) to propose and amendment.
Which amendment gives you the right to trial by jury in civil cases heard by federal courts?
7th Amendment
To whom do the powers of the National Government apply?
They apply to the whole country
Give an example of reserved powers.
Bill of rights - guarantees individual liberities
9th Amendment
10th Amendment
Which branch judges laws and sets penalties/punishment for lawbreakers?
Judicial
Can the constitution be amendend?
YES!
Which amendment lowered the voting age?
At what age did it lower it too?
26th Amendment and lowered it to the age of 18.
What does the national government protect states from?
Foreign invasion and domestic violence
Which Amendment reserves the power to the people?
9th
Who can override a President's veto by 2/3 vote?
Congress
The president is also known as the...
Commander in Cheif
Which amendent repeals (takes out) another amendment.
21st amendment takes out the 18th amendment which prohibits alcohol.
P.S. Think 21 you are able to drink and that is the one that lets you drink.