Ch8 lesson 1 (history)
why might it be necessary to amend the constitution?
amending the constitution is necessary when the people want to change a rule or a feature of the constitution itself
What is needed to be done in order to propose an amendment?
approval by 2/3 vote
where does ratification of amendments take place?
at state conventions or by vote of state legislatures
Who proposes the amendments to constitution?
congress or state legislatures
TRUE OR FALSE: The term "checks and balances" refers to the way in which Congress controls federal spending
false, checks and balances is a system when each branch of government can check, or limit, the power of the other branches.
TRUE OR FALSE: The principle of federalism means that the federal, or national, government has all the governmental powers
false, the principle of federalism means that the state governments and the single federal government share power
where does the proposal of amendments take place?
in congress or at a convention called by the state
What is needed to be proposed in the process of ratifying an amendment?
proposed by 3/4 vote
who ratifies the amendments?
states
what is the "elastic clause" and why is it important?
the "elastic clause" is also known as the "necessary and proper clause." This clause directs congress to "make all laws which shall be necessary and proper" for carrying out its duties *implied powers
identify and describe two amendments to the constitution
the first amendment guarantees key freedoms, including freedom of speech and religion, and the nineteenth amendment ensures women's rights to vote
TRUE OR FALSE: In a republic, citizens choose other people to represent them
true
TRUE OR FALSE: One way to have limited government is to make sure that everyone is subject to the laws and that no one is above the law
true
TRUE OR FALSE: Popular sovereignty means that the powers of government belong to and come from the people
true
TRUE OR FALSE: The Constitution tries to make sure that no one branch of government is more powerful than any other branch by establishing a separation of powers
true
