Chapter 3

Question 1

The Articles of the U.S. Constitution

Answer 1

1) Composition & Powers of Congress
2) Selection and Powers of the President
3) Creation and Powers of the Federal Judiciary
4) Role of the States in the Federal System
5) Methods of Amending the Constitution
6) Declaring the Constitution to be supreme law of the land
7) Method for Ratifying the Constitution

Question 2

The Bill of Rights

Answer 2

The first 10 amendments.

Question 3

The Commerce Clause

Answer 3

Congress has the power to regulate commerce with foreign nations and among several states.
Gives Congress the power to enact most of the federal regulations for businesses.

Question 4

Ollie’s BBQ Case

Answer 4

An example of the power Congress has with the Commerce Clause:
Allowed white-only dine in customers.
Congress did not allow racial segregation. Even though good was served only to locals, food was still received by interstate Congress.

Question 5

Wickard v. Filburn

Answer 5

An example of the power Congress has with the Commerce Clause:
A small farm produced more wheat than allowed.
Even though wheat was only for home usage, Congress said this would still impact Interstate Commerce because if all small farmers did this, the impact on both Interstate Commerce & Market Conditions would be drastic.

Question 6

The Necessary and Proper Clause

Answer 6

Gives Congress power to make all laws, which are necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers.

Question 7

How is the Constitution amended?

Answer 7

A proposed amendment must be passed by a 2/3 vote in the House of Senate and then ratified by 3/4 of the state legislature.

Question 8

The Supremacy Clause

Answer 8

The Constitution and the laws of the United States shall be the supreme law of the land.
The judges in every state shall be bound thereby.