chapter 3 answers Flashcards
the people hold all the political power
popular soveriegnty
basic truth
principle
against the constitution
unconstitutional
numbered sections of the constitution
articles
division of government into three branches
seperation of powers
power divided between federal and states governments
federalism
banned use of alcohol
18 amendment
let of basic rights half by the people
bill of rights
explains how to propose and ratify amendments
article v
changed the voting age to 18
26 amendment
made slavery illegal
13 amendment
prohibits more than two terms as president
22 amendment
responsible or formally selecting a president
electoral college
powers that are shared between federal and state governments
concurrent
powers not expressly stated in the constitution
implied
incharge of the nations armed forces
commmander in chief
presidential advisory group
cabinet
powers that states keep for themselves
reserved
what is outlined in the first 3 articles of the constitution?
federal government structure
how can the executive branch check the power of the legislative branch?
veto legislation
which principle means that government is bound by the rule of the law?
limited government
how may an amendment to the constitution be proposed?
two thirds vote of congress
why principle is reflected when state legislatures or conventions vote on a constitutional amendment?
federalism
which method of ratification was used for almost all the amendments of the constitution?
three fourths of states
how has congress clarified the meaning of the constitution?
passing laws to help explain it
how can the courts be influence the meaning of the constitution?
judicial review
what is the introduction to the constitution called?
preamble
which is a method by which an amendment to the constitution can be ratified?
three fourths of state legislatures
in what ways is the formal amendment process an example of federalism at work?
proposal is at the national level, ratification is state by state
what happens to most proposals for amendments made in congress ?
never make it to the states
which is a pact made by the president directly with the head of a foreign country and without approval of the senate?
executive agreement
what is the subject of the first three articles of the constitution?
congress, presidency, federal courts
what is the system called?
check and balances
which basic principles of the constitution means that government can govern only whittle consent of the governed?
popular sovereignty
when congress proposes an amendment who chooses how it will be ratified?
congress
when the constitution is amended what does that action represent?
people sovereign will
why do you think so?
convention delegates would better represent the peoples will
after congress agrees on a proposed amendment what is the net step in the process?
rated by the states legislatures and conventions
what did she people fear might happen if the bill of rights was not added to the constitution?
too powerful government that would abuse citizens
which of the following is a role of the judicial branch?
interpate and apply constitution
through their actions president have expanded which type ofpoweer that is basically outlined in the constitution
executive
why did the framer leave any mention of political parties out of he constitution
discourage polite parties
how did it happen that the presidents cabinet is made up of the 15 executive departments?
custom and tradition made it so
22nd amendment was passed in reaction to what unwritten custom the was broken
no third term tradition
bill of rights is a list of?
basic freedoms and rights
congress has clarified provisions of th constitution by?
passing laws to flush out sections
the nominations for candidates for the presidency
takes place at national conventions
why did the framers leave some sections of the constitution without detail
keep the constitution flexible and allow it to change with the times
federal laws are suppers to other laws
supremacy clause
part of constitution that allows congress to make any law that is necessary an proper
necessary and proper clause
