Chapter 2 pt. 2

Question 1

judicial review

Answer 1

Power of the courts to declare laws unconstitutional

Question 2

federalism

Answer 2

Government authority, shared by national and regional governments

Question 3

enumerated powers

Answer 3

Powers given to the national government alone

Question 4

reserved powers

Answer 4

Powers given to the state governments alone

Question 5

concurrent powers

Answer 5

Power shared by the national and state governments

Question 6

checks and balances

Answer 6

features of the constitution that limit the governments power by requiring each branch to obtain the consent of the others, for its actions, limiting and balancing power among the branches

Question 7

separation of powers

Answer 7

features of the constitution that require the three branches to be relatively independent, so that one cannot control the other

Question 8

faction

Answer 8

A group with a distinct political interest

Question 9

coalition

Answer 9

an alliance of factions

Question 10

Bill of Rights

Answer 10

first 10 amendments to the constitution

Question 11

line-item veto

Answer 11

and executives ability to block a particular provision in a bill passed by the legislature

Question 12

constitution

Answer 12

A nations basic law. It creates political institutions, assigns and divides powers in government, and often provides certain guarantees to citizens.

Question 13

ERA

Answer 13

(equal rights amendment) a proposed constitutional amendment passed by Congress in 1972 stating that “equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or a bridged by the US or any state on account of sex“. The proposal failed to obtain ratification by the states.

Question 14

Marbury v. Madison

Answer 14

an 1803 SCOTUS case in which the court asserted its right to determine the meaning of the US Constitution. This establish the courts power of judicial review.

Question 15

freedom of religion, speech, press-right to petition into assemble

Answer 15

Amendment 1

Question 16

right for states to keep a militia, right to bear arms

Answer 16

Amendment 2

Question 17

no quartering of troops in private homes in peace time or during war without the consent of Congress

Answer 17

Amendment 3

Question 18

police must have a warrant to search your property, unless there is probable cause, items taken without a warrant, or probably cause are inadmissible as evidence

Answer 18

Amendment 4

Question 19

can only stand trial for a serious crime, if indicted by a grand jury-no double jeopardy, or standing trial for the same crime twice once acquitted/convicted-right to eminent, domain, or taking private land for public use-cannot be forced to testify against themselves

Answer 19

Amendment 5

Question 20

right to a speedy trial-right to a jury trial-right to your charges against oneself-right to cross, examine and get favorable witnesses-write to an attorney

Answer 20

Amendment 6

Question 21

in federal court, civil cases, right to jury trial in any case involving more than $20

Answer 21

Amendment 7

Question 22

no excessive bail-no cruel and unusual punishment

Answer 22

Amendment 8

Question 23

other civil rights, not given to the government are given to the people

Answer 23

Amendment 9

Question 24

any powers, not given to the national governments, are left to/reserved for the states (reserved powers)

Answer 24

Amendment 10

Question 25

no state may be sued in federal court by a resident of another state or foreign country

Answer 25

Amendment 11

Question 26

Electoral college shell, vote separately for president and vice president

Answer 26

Amendment 12

Question 27

abolition of slavery

Answer 27

Amendment 13

Question 28

changes definition of citizenship, allows for former slaves, born in the US to be classified as citizens, as well as those born to citizen, parents to be the same-do process clause applies amend 1-8 to state governments-removed 3/5 compromise from constitution-limited President power to pardon former confederates-reaffirmed public debt of the US, but invalidated any CSA debt-Band national or state governments from compensating, former slave owners

Answer 28

Amendment 14

Question 29

all male citizens have right to vote, no matter their race, or if they were former slaves

Answer 29

Amendment 15

Question 30

Congress may levy an income tax

Answer 30

Amendment 16

Question 31

popular election of US senators-legislature still decide how to fill a vacant seat

Answer 31

Amendment 17

Question 32

Prohibition

Answer 32

Amendment 18

Question 33

women got right to vote

Answer 33

Amendment 19

Question 34

lame duck amendment-changed dates for inauguration of president and vp from March 4 to January 20-changed swearing in of congress from March 4 to January 3 and they had to meet at least once each year-if the president-elect dies before he is sworn in, the vice president-elect will be president-give congress the power to choose the president if there is no president or vice president

Answer 34

Amendment 20

Question 35

repeals the 18th amendment. ending prohibition-gives states ability to regulate transportation, importation, and/or distribution of intoxicating liquors-only one submitted to states to use convention process for ratification

Answer 35

Amendment 21

Question 36

no one could be elected president more then 2 times-no person that had become president through succession could serve more than 10 years

Answer 36

Amendment 22

Question 37

Washington DC get 3 electoral votes in presidential elections

Answer 37

Amendment 23

Question 38

Banned Poll taxes for any election of a federal officer

Answer 38

Amendment 24

Question 39

vice president becomes president upon death, resignation, or removal of the president-president may nominate a new vice president with consent of congress if the office becomes vacant- vice president or the next in line of succession can become acting president if the president is unable to discharge his/her duties

Answer 39

Amendment 25

Question 40

voting age lowered to 18

Answer 40

Amendment 26

Question 41

congress may only make pay raises effective upon the swearing in of a new congress

Answer 41

Amendment 27