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Which branch is known as Article III?
Judicial Branch
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What is an amendment?
A change or addition to the Constitution (27)
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Which branch of government is also known as Congress?
Legislative Branch
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Delegates met in Philadelphia for th Consitutional Convention. What are delegates?
Representatives from the colonies
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The Preamble uses the words "To ourselves and our Posterity." What does posterity mean?
future generations of family
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Why did our first plan of government, the Articles of Confederation, fail? Provide at least TWO weaknesses.
COULD NOT LEVY TAXES (number 1 reason) didn't give enough power to the central government, could not enforce laws, no court system, no chief executive unanimous decisions 13 out of 13 states could not regulate trade (commerce)
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What was a the number one weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
It could not levy (collect) taxes. Without taxes, they couldnt raise an army or pay for a president or pay for courts etc.
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Why did Anti-Federalists oppose the US Constitution?
It lacked (didn't have) a Bill or Rights Fearful of a strong central government Wanted rights to be listed
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How many states legislatures are needed for approval to add a new amendment to the Constitution?
38 out of 50 or 3/4ths of the state legislatures
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Explain Necessary and Proper Clause.
Congress can expand/stretch its powers when it is necessary and proper. Elastic Clause ex: Air Force
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What type of government system do we have under the US Constitution? A. Confederal System B. Federal System C. Unitary System
B. Federal System- power is shared by the federal government and the states
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What is popular sovereignty?
Power of People (POP), "We the people", The power of government lies with the will of its people. Consent of the governed. Example: VOTING
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What is rule of law?
The law applies to everyone. No one is above the law. It protects citizens from abusive government powers. (Established by the Magna Carta)
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Define federalism or federal system.
Power is shared/divided between the national and state governments. Examples: USA, Mexico (yes Mexico has states!)
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Which type of government had a loose association of states? A. Confederal System B. Federal System C. Unitary System
A. Confederal (they were not united or working together) Think AOC
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What is the purpose of the Preamble?
Outline the 6 purpose/goals of the government, introduction To safeguard (protect) our rights and freedoms!
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Which branch is headed by the President and his cabinet?
Executive Branch
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Which group of people wanted to make sure that freedom of speech and the right to bear arms was written into the new Constitution? A. Federalists B. Communitsts C. Anti-Federalists D. State legislatures
C. Anti- Federlaists wanted to make sure your rights were listed and could not be taken away (infringed)
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38 out of 50 states (3/4ths) must ratify a new amendment. What does ratify mean?
approve
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The Constitution is the Supreme Law of the Land (Supremacy Clause). What does that mean?
nothing may override the Constitution. It is the final say. The highest authority.
500
If the President is spending campaign funds on a new boat, which principle is he violating? A. Checks and Balances B. Rule of Law C. Separation of Powers D. Federalism
B. Rule of law No one is above the law, not even the president
500
Which group would vote on the ratification of a 28th amendment? A. The President and VP B. Supreme Court C. State Governors D. State Legislatures
D. State law makers
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Powers specifically given to the national government. A) reserved powers B) expressed powers C) concurrent powers
B) expressed Ex: coin money, create post office
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What was the original purpose of the Constitutional Convention?
To revise or fix the Articles of Confederation
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Which phrase helps us remember the Articles/branches in order?
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