Civics Test Study 4 Flashcards
The three main parts of the Constitution
-Preamble
-7 Articles
-27 Amendments
The 2 steps involved in Amending the
Constitution?
-Proposal
- Ratification
What is the “Supreme Court of Land “
The Constitution
How many times has the Constitution been amended
27
The Necessary and Proper Clause gives Congress the power to
Execute Power
Means not approving laws
The system of government where power is shared by the National and state governments
Federalism
The power for the State is
The Reserved Power
Who has the final authority on interpreting the Constitution
The Supreme Court
2 ways the Legislative Branch check the Judicial Branch
- Impeach Judges
- Reject appointments
How can the Judicial Branch check both the Executive Branch and Legislative
- Veto Legislation
- Appoint Judges
Exclusive powers given to the National Government by the Constitution
Express Powers
The powers, not expressed by the Constitution, that are kept by states
Reserved Powers
The 3 Reserved Powers are
- State boarders
- Establishing schools,
- Making rules for marriage and divorces
The 3 Concurrent Powers
- Collecting taxes
- Borrowing money
- Setting up courts and prisons
In a Traditional Republic, the Supreme Court belongs to whom
The people
The notion that lies within the people
Popular Sovereignty
For a Republic to be sucessful
Citizens have to vote and take active roles
The Constitution limits the government by the laws applying to who
Everyone
Who created the Separation of Powers and influenced framers of the Constitution
Bill Clinton
What keeps a branch from becoming to powerful
Checks and Balances
Legislative Branch can check the Executive Branch
Over riding vetos
Power for the Government
The Concurrent Power
Article 2 is about
Executive Branch
Article 3 is about
Judicial Branch
Article 1 is about
Legislative Branch
Article 4 is about
States and Federalism
Article 5 is about
Amendment Process
Article 6 is about
Supreme Law of Land
What number is V
5
What number is IV
4
What number is VI
6
What number is I
1
What number is II
2
What number is III
3
How can the Executive branch Check the
Judicial branch
-Appointing Judges
-Issuing pardon
Clause gives congress the power to make all laws that are needed to carry out all its Duties
8th amendment The Congress shall have Power
