Classnotes 10/26/22
How many ways are there to amend the Constitution?
2 ways but only one has worked
What is the second way to amend the constitution
2/3 of the states call for a special constitutional convention. This is where new amendments would be created 3/4 of the states would have to adopt the amendments.
What is one way to amend the constitution
2/3 vote by both chambers of congress to propose an amendment and approval by 3/4 state legislatures
How many amendments are there to the US Constitution?
27
How does congress check on the federal court?
Congress can impeach the judiciary branch (judges)
How does congress check on the president?
Congress can impeach the president The Senate must confirm all the presidents appointments Congress can override the presidents veto
How does the judiciary branch check on Congress?
Judiciary branch reviews laws, and can determine whether or not E.On are constitutional
What can congress create?
Lower courts in federal court jurisdictions
Article VII
None of the original 13 states must adopt the constitution in order for it to take effect
Article IV
Relations among states
Checks and balances are also known as what
Separations of powers
Article VI
Supremacy Clause
What does checks and balances do?
The way one branch can limit the other two branches
What is the law of the land?
U.S. Constitution
Article IV says Congress has the power to do what
Add new territory
Article V
Amending the Constitution
Presidents check on the judiciary branch
Appoints judges Has the power to pardon someone from a crime
Which article says that the federal government will protect the states against invasions
Article IV
What does the senate approve of?
Federal judges
What does article IV protect
The fugitive slave law
How does the president check on the power of congress
The president vetoes a bill passed by Congress Can convene congress (bring into session) Vice president is to oversee the Senate