3.1
How is the Constitution the "supreme law of the land"?
It is the backbone of all legislation.
What is the potential problem with using state legislature instead of a ratifying convention in regards to decisions on amendments?
People are voted based on their political stance, not knowledge
List the 3 types of federal powers
Expressed, implied, and inherent
How did the right to make war change between the National government and the State government?
States used to be able to declare war. It was changed so only the National government could declare war, but they now were required to protect states.
Name 4 of the 7 articles of the constitution.
Create legislative, create executive, create judicial, regulate state relations, amend the constitution, regulate national debts; supremacy of national law; oaths of office, ratify the constitution
Basic rules of government, politics, and rights.
How many proposed amendments have there been? How many have actually gone through? What does it mean?
Around 1,200. Only 27. It shows change is wanted and compromises aren't made often.
What powers are kept / given from the states.
Printing money, immigration / state taxes, some enforcement of laws
What is the purpose of grants?
They fund public services, education, and businesses.
Popular sovereignty, limited government, separation of powers, checks and balances, judicial review, federalism
When we say that the Constitution deals with "principles" what do you think that means and how is that a strength of the document?
It deals with general ideas instead of set rules to have flexibility.
Explain what the supremacy clause is.
An ultimatum clause that ensures there are no loopholes
What are some other forms of federal aid?
Funding military, and aid for disasters and pandemics.
Name 6 of the 10 commandments and which number they are
(10 commandments)
Explain popular sovereignty.
An ideology that states political power comes from the people.
Explain the concept of extradition.
If a person breaks a law in one state and flees to another, they must be returned to and tried in the original state.
List the 3 types of federal powers
Why is the "rule of law" critical?
It means government officials are also subject to law