chapter 3

Question 1

states why the constitution was written

Answer 1

preamble

Question 2

creates the legislative branch

Answer 2

article 1

Question 3

creates the executives branch

Answer 3

article 2

Question 4

creates the judicial branch

Answer 4

article 3

Question 5

states must treat other states citizens fairly

Answer 5

article 4

Question 6

explains the amendment

Answer 6

article 5

Question 7

constitution is the supreme law of the land

Answer 7

article 6

Question 8

constitution goes into affect when 9 out of 13 states ratify it

Answer 8

article 7

Question 9

the 27 amendments provide a way for the constitution to change with the needs of the nation

Answer 9

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Question 10

government is restricted in what it may do

Answer 10

limited government

Question 11

each branch of the government has its own responsibilities

Answer 11

separation of powers

Question 12

each branch of that federal government holds some power over the other 2

Answer 12

checks and balances

Question 13

political power resides with the people

Answer 13

popular sovereignty

Question 14

the supreme court can declarer laws or acts of the president that violate the constitution unconstitutional

Answer 14

judicial review

Question 15

the people agreed to be governed in return for fair treatment

Answer 15

consent of the governed

Question 16

power is divided and shared between the central government and the states government

Answer 16

federalism

Question 17

by a 2/3s vote of each house of congress and ratifies by 3/4s of the state legislatures

Answer 17

this is how the amendments may be added

Question 18

constitution does not mention political parties because…

Answer 18

they feared they would divide the government

Question 19

the presidents cabinet exists solely as a result of custom rather than any law

Answer 19

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