Amending the Constitution (3.5)
What does it mean to ratify?
To formally approve, consent to, give permission
What does reserved power mean?
Powers that are not given to the federal government are reserved for the states
What does the word suffrage mean?
the right to vote
Which type of government does ONE person have all the power?
Autocracy
To put an amendment in the constitution is difficult, it is a 2 step process. The second step requires what fraction of the states?
3/4
Powers written in the Constitution for the federal government
Which amendment ended slavery?
13th
Which system of government is power share between federal and state governments?
Federal system
What are the TWO ways to PROPOSE an amendment?
2/3 of both houses in Congress propose OR
2/3 of state legislatures in a convention
What is Judicial Review?
The power of the judicial branch to declare laws unconstitutional
Which amendment clearly defines citizenship?
14th
Which type of democracy do citizens elect people to make laws and decisions for them?
Representative democracy
WHY is it do difficult to change the Constitution?
There are two steps and the majority of lawmakers have to agree
What does each branch of government do?
Legislative ______ laws
Executives ______ laws
Judicial branch _______ laws
Make - enforces/carries out - interprets/reviews to make sure they are constitutional
How did the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 impact political participation?
Everyone can vote without being discriminated against
Which system of government is composed of states that have all/most of the power?
Confederate system/Confederation