Multiple Choice Constitution Flashcards
What is republicanism
A form of government which power resides with the people and is exercised by election representatives
How does the constitution assign powers of the government at federal and state levels?
List powers given to the national government and denied to the states and all the other powers remain with the states
What is separation of power?
Asigns law making, law enforcing, and law interpreting to separate branches of government
What is checks and balances?
A government structures that gives each beach the same scrutiny over the other branches
What is necessary and proper clause?
Last clause article 1 sections 8 of the constitution which gives congress the means to execute its power and it’s also called the elastic clause
Who does the constitution state is required to “take care that the laws are faithfully executed”?
Executive branch which is the president
Which clause states to when state laws conflict with national laws
Article 4
What are supporters of the constitution and why did they support it?
Federalists they believe the articles were to weak after Shay’s rebellion
What were people that didn’t support the constitution called and why didn’t they?
Antifederalists, They were worried that the national government was to strong
What was 1 reason some stars hesitated to support the constitution?
Because there was no bill of rights
What was the first state to ratify the constitution
Delaware
What were the parts of the constitution
Preamble article, Bill of Rights, and additional amendments
What was the purpose for the preamble?
Gives the reasons and goals for the constitution
What is the impeachment process?
Majority vote by house removal process 2/3 vote Senate
What was the original plan for deciding president and vice president?
The president would be the person with the most votes. The vice president would be the person with the second most votes.
