Government

Question 1

Amending the United States Constitution

Answer 1

Congress may propose an amendment by a two-thirds vote, and three-fourths of the states must ratify it

Question 2

Federalism

Answer 2

“federalism” refers to the evolving relationship between state governments and the federal government of the United State

Question 3

Republicanism

Answer 3

is the political belief that the best form of government is one in which citizens choose their representatives and leaders through free elections

Question 4

Popular sovereignty

Answer 4

The term “popular sovereignty” refers to the principle that the legitimacy of the government is created and sustained by the consent of its citizens and that citizens are the source of political power.

Question 5

Individual rights

Answer 5

Citizens of the U.S. are guaranteed certain individual rights by the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights. These individual rights cannot be expanded or taken away by any level of government without amending the Constitution.

Question 6

Checks and balances

Answer 6

refers to the separation of power in the government, which is ensured through the establishment of three different branches: the executive branch, the judicial branch, and the legislative branch.

Question 7

Separation of powers

Answer 7

the division of a government into branches, each with separate, independent powers and responsibilities, so that the powers of one branch are not in conflict with others. The legislative, executive and judicial branches

Question 8

Separation of church and state

Answer 8

the act or state of keeping government and religion separate from each other

Question 9

To Form a More Perfect Union

Answer 9

Forming a more perfect union can be found through laws that protect the entire country, a uniform currency, and also the interstate road system in the United States

Question 10

To Ensure Domestic Tranquility

Answer 10

means that law and order are established and kept in the nation to protect its citizens.

Question 11

To Promote the General Welfare

Answer 11

This can be seen in many aspects of the U.S. such as in laws that protect workers. Also, the federal agency the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) regulates food and medicine in the U.S. and determines if it is safe for human consumption