Constitution Notes

Question 1

Basic Principles of the Constitution:

Answer 1

Popular Sovereignty
Limited Government
Separation of Powers
Federalism

Question 2

Government’s power resides in the people

Answer 2

Popular Sovereignty

Question 3

• Helps one branch from becoming to powerful

- Checks and Balances

Answer 3

Separation of Powers

Question 4

Government is not all powerful

Answer 4

Limited Government

Question 5

Division of power among national and state governments

Answer 5

Federalism

Question 6

Why was the constitution written?

Answer 6

After the Revolutionary War, the Articles of Confederation set up the structure of the U.S government

Question 7

What did federalists support?

Answer 7

the Constitution and a strong central government

Question 8

What did Anti-Federalists support?

Answer 8

Opposed the Constitution
A weaker constitution
Wanted a bill of rights included

Question 9

What are three Legislative Branch important powers

Answer 9

Make Laws
Set Taxes
Declare War
Override Vetoes
Borrow Money
Regulate Trade
Print Money

Question 10

The Legislative Branch is made up of:

Answer 10

Representatives and Senators

Question 11

What are three Executive Branch important powers?

Answer 11

Commander and Chief
Grant Pardons
Make Treaties
Appoint federal officers
Ensure laws are executed

Question 12

The Executive Branch is made up of:

Answer 12

the President

Vice President

Question 13

What is one Judicial Branch important power?

Answer 13

Decides cases of Constitutional law and federal law

Question 14

What are the first 10 amendments to the constitution?

Answer 14

The Bill of Rights

Question 15

What is the 13th amendment?

Answer 15

Abolished slavery

Question 15

What is the 15th amendment?

Answer 15

Right to vote regardless of race,color, or previous servitude.