Constitution

Question 1

Explain the meaning of the Elastic Clause

Answer 1

Stretches the power of government, Congress can make any laws that are “necessary and proper” to carry out their responsibilities

Question 2

What is the meaning of Habeas Corpus?

Answer 2

Basic rights of persons under arrest, must be brought before a judge and be shown that a crime was committed and the person arrested MIGHT HAVE done it

Question 3

Explain the two steps of how the Electoral College elects the President and Vice President

Answer 3

People vote for their chosen candidate and whoever gets the most votes in each state gets all of that states’ Electoral College votes

Whichever candidate receives 270 or more votes is the winner

Question 4

Describe the main responsibility of the Supreme Court

Answer 4

Interprets laws and determines if laws are constitutional

Question 5

What is a “republican” form of government?

Answer 5

A representative democracy where the people elect representatives who write and enforce laws

Question 6

Explain the meaning of “due process of law.”

Answer 6

All the rules of law have been followed during arrest and trial