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