Chapter 2 - Constitution Flashcards
1
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Which method of amending the Constitution used most?
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Proposed by 2/3 of both Houses
Ratified by 3/4 of State Legislatures
2
Q
3 branches of government
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Branch Who Responsibility
Legislative Congress (Senate/House) Make laws
Executive Pres. & Bureaucracy Carry out laws
Judicial Supre. Court/ Fed. Courts Interpret laws
3
Q
Supremacy Clause?
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US Constitution: the supreme Law of the Land US Const. US Laws State Const. State Laws Local Laws
4
Q
Preamble?
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Introduction
Why Const was written
5
Q
Judicial Review?
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Courts determine if acts/laws of gov are Constitutional?
6
Q
Elastic Clause?
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Congress has the power to pass all laws necessary and proper for carrying out the enumerated list of powers
