Chapter 3 Section 4

Question 0

How is the Declaration of Independence a statement about popular soverignity?

Answer 0

It says that government should draw their powers from the consent of the governed

Question 1

What is a republic?

Answer 1

Any representative government headed by an elected president or similar leader rather than a leader who inherits the position

Question 2

What happens to representatives who are poor leaders?

Answer 2

Voters Can reject or replace them

Question 3

How did the rule of law apply to King John

Answer 3

This means that the lots lies to everyone even those who govern

Question 4

Why did Beran D Montesquieu believe in separation of powers

Answer 4

It was the best way to safeguard the liberty of the people

Question 5

What does federalism mean

Answer 5

Power is divided between national and state government

Question 6

How are expressed powers and enumerated powers the same?

Answer 6

That they are powers specifically given to national government

Question 7

Provide three examples of reserved powers

Answer 7

Establishing schools
marriage and divorce laws
regulating trade within state

Question 8

Three examples of concurrent powers

Answer 8

Collection of taxes
borrow money
set up courts and prisons

Question 9

Define supremacy clause

Answer 9

The Constitution is the supreme law of the land and if a national law and state law conflicts national law prevails

Question 10

How has the Constitution survive for over 200 years?

Answer 10

It is durable and adaptable 
popular sovereignty 
rule of the land 
checks and balances 
supremacy clause 
changed by amendments and interpretations