Constitution

Question 1

When was the constitution ratified?

Answer 1

Between 1787 and 1790

Question 2

How many constitutional amendments has there been?

Answer 2

27

Question 3

What is the Bill of Rights?

Answer 3

First 10 commandments of the constitution-1791

-protects powers of the states against the federal government

Question 4

What are some key amendments?

Answer 4

1st-freedom of expression and religion
2nd-right to bear arms
4th-no unreasonable searches or seizures of peoples property
5th-protection against double jeopardy and self-incrimination
8th-freedom from cruel and unusual punishment
10th-right of the states to have reserved powers,as opposed to the federal government

Question 5

What is the codification criteria?

Answer 5

Authoritative,entrenched and judicable

Question 6

What are enumerated powers?

Answer 6

Powers that are explicitly stated in the constitution

Question 7

What are some enumerated powers held by congress?

Answer 7

-collection of taxes
-declaration of war
-provision for maintenance of a navy or army
-establishing post offices
-establishing currency

Question 8

What are some examples of enumerated powers held by the president?

Answer 8

-heads the executive
-nominates cabinet,ambassadors and judiciary
-proposes measures to congress
-vetoes legislation
-grants pardons

Question 9

What are some examples of enumerated powers held by the courts

Answer 9

-rule on constitutional cases

Question 10

What are implied powers?

Answer 10

Powers that aren’t explicit in the constitution but are necessary to govern

Question 11

What are some implied powers held by congress?

Answer 11

-necessary and proper clause
-interstate commerce clause

Question 12

What are some implied powers held by the president?

Answer 12

-commander in chief of the armed forces

Question 13

What’s an implied power held by the courts?

Answer 13

-power of judicial review

Question 14

What was decided in Mculloch v Maryland 1819?

Answer 14

-Supreme Court used necessary and proper clause to rule that congress had the power to create a national bank

Question 15

What are some concerns with the vagueness of the constitution?

Answer 15

-failure to regulate political practice
-Supreme Court could become too powerful
-significant conflict

Question 16

What is the amendment process?

Answer 16

Proposal:either by 2/3 of each house of congress or by a national convention at the request of 2/3 of the state legislature

Ratification:by 3/4 of the state legislature or 3/4 state convention

Question 17

Which amendment was the only one to be ratified by state convention?

Answer 17

21st amendment ending prohibition

Question 18

What are some challenges of the formal process?

Answer 18

-difficult to remove outdated aspects
-difficult to incorporate new ideas
-undemocratic
-gives Supreme Court excessive power

Question 19

What are some advantages of the formal process?

Answer 19

-protects key principles of political processes
-protects states and uphold federalism
-prevents abuse of power
-prevents Ill-thought-through amendments

Question 20

What are the 5 key principles of the constitution?

Answer 20

-federalism
-separation of powers
-checks and balances
-bipartisanship
-limited government