_________________ is the process by which over time many changes have been made in the Constitution which have not involved any changes in its written word.
What is INFORMAL AMENDMENT?
100
What happens to most proposals for amendments made in Congress?
What is MOST NEVER MAKE IT TO THE STATES?
100
What is the introduction to the Constitution called?
What is THE PREAMBLE?
200
What is an advisory board to the President called?
What is CABINET?
200
What are the numbered sections of the Constitution called?
What is ARTICLES?
200
Give an example of the President using executive power to expand the Constitution?
What is SENDING TROOPS INTO COMBAT ON EXECUTIVE ORDERS ALONE?
200
What are two ways amendments to the Constitution are ratified (with #'s)
What is
(1) Ratified by the State legislatures of 3/4 of the States.
(2) Ratified by conventions held in 3/4 of the States.
200
Which amendment ended slavery after the Civil War?
What is THE 13TH AMENDMENT?
300
What is it called when one branch of government limits the powers of another?
What is CHECKS AND BALANCES?
300
What is the division of powers among the three branches of government?
What is SEPARATION OF POWERS?
300
What is it called when the President makes a deal directly with a head of foreign country and without the approval of Congress?
What is EXECUTIVE AGREEMENT?
300
What are the ways to propose amendments to the Constitution? (with #'s)
What is
(1)Proposed by Congress by a 2/3 vote in both houses
(2) Proposed at a national convention called by Congress when requested by 2/3 of the State legislatures
300
What are the first ten amendments called?
What is THE BILL OF RIGHTS?
400
When a court rules that a law is unconstitutional?
What is JUDICIAL REVIEW?
400
This term means that all political power resides in the people.
What is POPULAR SOVEREIGNTY?
400
What is not mentioned in the Constitution and yet has affected the meaning of the Constitution?
What are POLITICAL PARTIES?
400
How does the formal amendment process emphasize the federal character of the governmental system?
What is THE PROPOSAL TAKES PLACE AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL AND RATIFICATION IS AT THE STATE LEVEL.
400
What rights do the 15th and 19th amendments grant?
What is
15TH - THE RIGHT TO VOTE TO PEOPLE OF ALL RACES
19TH - THE RIGHT TO VOTE TO WOMEN.
500
This body formally selects the President and Vice-President.
What is ELECTORAL COLLEGE?
500
Who is the Commander in Chief? What does this title mean?
Who is THE PRESIDENT? IT MEANS THAT HE IS IN CHARGE OF THE U.S. MILITARY.
500
List the 5 ways that informal amendment can take place
What is (1) The passage of basic legislation by Congress.
(2) Actions taken by the President.
(3) Key decisions of the Supreme Court.
(4) The activities of political parties.
(5) Custom.
500
How many times has the Constitution been amended?
What is 27 TIMES?
500
Which articles set up the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches? Must list article with branch.
What is
LEGISLATIVE - ARTICLE I
EXECUTIVE - ARTICLE II
JUDICIAL - ARTICLE III