Chapter 3 Flashcards
First Article
creates Legislative
Second Article
Executive
Third Article
Judicial
Fourth Article
relationship between the central government and the states, and relations between each states
Fifth Ammendent
how the Constitution can be changed or amended
Sixth Ammendment
the Constitution is the supreme law and states have to follow the Constitution
Seventh Ammendment
discusses ratification of the Constitution and includes the names of all the delegates that signed the Constitution and made it law
Popular Sovereignty
the government is authorized by citizens and influenced by what they want
Rule of Law
all people are accountable for the laws
Seperation of Powers
the government’s division of power; legislative, judicial, executive
Checks and Balances
a system that allows each branch of the government to veto acts of another branch to prevent one branch having too much power
Federalism
the division and sharing of power between the national and state government
What is the intention of the Bill of Rights
intention is to give the people a set of rules and make sure it’s not like the British Government
Pick 3 Ammendments
Ammendment 1, Ammendment 2, and Ammendment 4
Ammendment 1
freedom of religion, speech, petition, assembly, and press
Ammendment 2
Right to bear arms
Ammendment 4
no unreasonable searches
Describe the two methods of amending the Constitution.
Constitutional Convention where the states send delegates to discuss changes to the constitution in person.
How are amendments ratified to the Constitution (2 methods)?
three-fourths of the State legislatures, or three-fourths of conventions called in each State for ratification
Legislative Branch powers over other two
Can veto bills
Call congress
Can deem laws unconstitutional
Executive Branch powers over other two
Override Vetoes
Impeach President
Judicial review (executive’s actions can be deemed unconstitutional)
Judicial Branch powers over other two
Can impeach judges
Final say in their granted power
Can appoint judges
Name given to power
Federal: Reserved
State Govt: delegated
Powers of Both: Concurrent
Example of each power
Federal Govt: Declare War
State: Public schools
Powers of both: Taxes
Define Federalism and how it structures the relationship between the states and federal government
Federalism is the separation of powers on a national and state level. It structures the relationship between the federal and state governments as being partners.
In your opinion, what is the most important principle of the Constitution and why?
I think popular sovereignty is the most important principle of the Constitution. Sure, the other principles of checks and balances are important, but it’s not really beneficial if the people don’t have a say. You can’t have a working government that checks itself if the people aren’t happy with it.
