quiz

Question 1

what is the purpose of the preamble

Answer 1

we the people. to set goal for our country. ex: to form a more perfect union, this establishes a goal of cooperation among the states and between the states and national government.

Question 2

what are the purpose of the articles

Answer 2

establish and define the powers of the three main branches of government . Ex: Art 1 is the legislative=it lays out of the powers of the congress, including the power to make laws

Question 3

what are the purpose of the amendments?

Answer 3

to list formal changes to the constitution, and ensure the protection of individuals civil liberties. ex: 1st amendment

Question 4

what is the differenze between enumerated powers and implied powers

Answer 4

enumerated is powers that are actually states in the constitution. Ex: confess has the power to collect taxes, implied powers allow congress to make all laws necessary to carry out their duties

Question 5

how is power divided up between the 3 branches? why is power divided the way it is?

Answer 5

equally so that not one branch gains too much power. They divide power and responsibility in such a way that no single branch becomes too powerful

Question 6

how many amendments have been put before congress? how many have actually been ratified?

Answer 6

the constitution has been amended 27 times, even though there have been 11000 amendments proposed

Question 7

what is the 2-step amendment process

Answer 7

amendments may be proposed either by congress through a joint resolution passed by a 2/3 vote, or by a convention called by congress in response from 2/3 state legislatures

Question 8

why is it difficult to add an amendment?

Answer 8

it takes 2/3 vote in both the house and senate, then ratification by three quarters of the states. if we can add just anytime we would add so many, so it would be insatiable unnecessary, no corruption.

Question 9

what are the bill of rights

Answer 9

the 10 first amendment of the constitution

Question 10

popular sovereignty

Answer 10

power resides with the people, and people elect their leaders
ex: we elect our representative house and senate (congress member)

Question 11

rule of law

Answer 11

government is guided by laws rather than by individual or group
ex: constitution is a supreme law of the land

Question 12

separation of powers and check and balances

Answer 12

powers are divided into three government branches, and the system of check and balances limits the power of any one branch
ex: congress must present every propose law to the precedent for approval

Question 13

federalism

Answer 13

power is divided between the central government and the individual governments
ex: amendment process

Question 14

independent judiciary

Answer 14

the traditional branches is separate to prevent abuse of power and influences by the other two branches
ex: judges hold office for life and pay cannot be lowered while in office individual rights

Question 15

individual rights

Answer 15

civilities liberties and basic rights are guaranteed
ex: any of the amendments

Question 16

preamble

Answer 16

sets the purpose/goals

Question 17

articles

Answer 17

established national gov’t

Question 18

Art.I

Answer 18

legislature= Congress: bicameral, with the senate and the house of representatives

Question 19

Art.II

Answer 19

executive= president and his advisors

Question 20

Art.III

Answer 20

judiciary=supreme court and the lower. courts

Question 21

Art. VI

Answer 21

relations among the states=new states/states and republican gov’t

Question 22

Art.V

Answer 22

amendment process

Question 23

Art.VI

Answer 23

supremacy court

Question 24

Art. VII

Answer 24

Ratification

Question 25

difference between civil liberties and right

Answer 25

liberties is a basic freedom guaranteed under the constitution
civil right guarantees us equal rights and treatment under the law

Question 26

14 amendment and gitlow V new york

Answer 26

14th guarantees that individuals cannot be deprived of liberty without due process of law, Supreme court decided in G vs NY that freedoms of press and speech are fundamental personal rights and liberties protected by the due process clause of the 14th

Question 27

supreme court today? what happens when the court overturns a decision made by a lower court

Answer 27

review legal decision made by the lower courts. when the court overturns a decision made by a lower court the supreme court finds that a lower court is unconstitutional