Chapter 3 Section 1

Question 1

Goals of the The Constitution

Answer 1

1. Union
2. Justice
3. Tranquility
4. Defense
5. Welfare
6. Liberty

Question 2

Principles of The Constitution

Answer 2

1. Sovereignty
2. Limited Government
3. Separation of Powers
4. Checks and Balances
5. Judicial Review
6. Federalism

Question 3

Separation of Powers

Answer 3

Duties of government divided between three branches: Legislative, Executive, Judicial

Question 4

Checks and Balances

Answer 4

Each branch has ways to check powers of the other branches

Question 5

Legislative Branch Duties

Answer 5

Makes laws

Question 6

Executive Branch Duties

Answer 6

Carries out laws

Question 7

Judicial Branch Duties

Answer 7

Interprets laws

Question 8

Executive Checks on Legislative

Answer 8

1. Veto acts of Congress
2. Call Special Sessions of Congress
3. Suggest laws and send messages to Congress

Question 9

Judicial Checks on Legislative

Answer 9

Declare acts of Congress unconstitutional

Question 10

Legislative Checks on Executive

Answer 10

1. Impeach President
2. Override Veto
3. Control money
4. Approve or reject Presidential nominations
5. Ratify U.S. treaties

Question 11

Judicial Checks on Executive

Answer 11

1. Declare acts unconstitutional

2. Grant reprieves and pardons for Federal crimes

Question 12

Legislative Checks on Judicial

Answer 12

1. Impeach Federal Judges

2. Establish Federal courts