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
