Con Law Intro

Question 0

Articles of Confederation

Answer 0

The Constitution sought to give the Federal Government more power. The Articles of Confed were too constrictive.

Question 1

Constitutionalism

Answer 1

refers to the values that are reflected in the constitution

Question 2

Two Main Questions to ask while analyzing Con Law

Answer 2

Core Question 1: Power
-Why does the government actor have the authority/power to do something
Core Question 2: Limits
-What are the limits on that power?
-What are the limitations placed within the context of each branch?

Question 3

What does the Constitution do?

Answer 3

• Creates a nation identity, balancing and limiting individual rights and government.
• Establishes a national government and allocates power
• Determines and controls the relationship between federal and state government