The constitution
If a state law___________ The constitution or federal law , the constitution or federal law prevails
Contradicts
Ratified by the states in 1868 the 14th amendment granted full citizenship rights two__________
Formly enslave African americans
The first 10 amendments added to the constitution our known as the________________
Individual rights
How many justices make at the supreme court
9
How many quarts does the constitution create where did the other federal courts come from
Creates on courts the supreme court congress creates the rest of the federal courts
What are the purposes of the laws Congress passes
Establish rules for behavior but also impose taxes authorize spending of money and great government programs
The principle of federalism means that the federal or national government has all the governmental powers
False (Shared)
The term "checks and balances" refers to the way in congress controls federal spending
False (allows each branch to check and balance the other branches
If at least one house of Congress agrees on a bill the bill can be sent to the president
False (both)
Identify and describe to amendments to the constitution
Federalism and checks and balances they ensure government restraint as well is power
Why did the framers give different duties to each branch
Framers believed in separation of powers prevents one person group branch of government from becoming too powerful
What would happen if you didn't follow laws
Get in trouble
Explain the primary function of each of the branches of the federal government
Legislative-makes the laws judicial- interprets the laws executive-is to carry out laws
Which of the following delegates to the house of representatives is a voting member
New Mexico
Which constitutional amendment gave women the right to vote
Nineteenth Amendment
What would happen if you didn't sit on a jury
No jury effect people's right to trial by jury
What would happen if you didn't vote
No votes
What is due process why might happen if the constitution did not guaranteed this right
The government cannot take action against a person without following certain rules
What is the "elastic clause" and why is it important
This cause directs Congress to make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying out duties These powers that are suggested but not directly stated in the constitution
What is the power of judicial review
This is the power to review laws and actions of the other branches to ensure they are not against the Constitution.
The Americans formed a republic or a government in which people rule in what way
Through elected representatives
In what way can a person who was born in another country become a US citizen
Through naturalization
In a republic citizens choose other people to represent them
True
Popular sovereignty means that the powers of government belong to and come from the people
True
States with larger populations have more representatives in Congress
True
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
The fifth amendment says no one shall be deprived of life liberty or property without due process of law
True
The president is head of the executive branch of the federal government
True
The term US soil refers not only to the land of the United States but also to the American territories in military bases around the world
True
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 (rule of law)
Proposal
WHO? Congress WHAT? 2/3 vote WHERE? Convention
Ratification
WHO? States WHAT? Approved by 3/4 Vote WHERE? Convention
What would happen if you didn't pay taxes
You wouldn't get to have the things you have now
What would happen if you didn't educate yourself on government
You wouldn't know how to follow the rules
The constitution written in Philadelphia in 1787 included which of the following
enumerated powers
The U.S Congress claims ___________ which are powers that are suggested but not directly stated in the Constitution
implied powers
What is the system established to maintain a balance of power between the three branches of government called
Checks and balances
What would happen if you didn't respect the rights of others
Other people may not respect you
Why am I it be necessary to amend the constitution
People want to change a rule or a feature of the constitution
Estates number of representatives may increase or decrease depending on changes to what
Population
The words "we the people" are the first words of the_____________
Preamble
In addition to the president's main job of administering the laws passed by Congress what other duties does this president have
Proposes laws to congress direct foreign policy negotiate treaties acts as the commander-in-chief
Which branch of the legislature is made up of 100 members two from each state
The U.S. Senate
List the three main categories of rights that citizens enjoy
The right to bear arms freedom right to be treated equally with others
For an amendment be ratified it must be approved by what fraction of the states
three-fourths
What power does the supreme court have
to provide judicial review