Study Guide 3

Question 1

Discuss the major strength of the constitution

Answer 1

It’s flexibility ability to adapt and change over time

Question 2

List and define the 6 basic principles of the constitution

Answer 2

Popular sovereignty- people are the source of its power
Limited government-government is not all powerful
Separation of power- 3 branches share the power
Checks and balance- each branch is subject to restraint of the other 2
Judicial review- power of the courts to determine whether what the government is doing is according to the constitution
Federalism- division of power between the national and state government

Question 3

Know what a formal amendment is

Answer 3

Change the written wondering of the constitution(permanent)

Question 4

Informal amendment

Answer 4

Day today changes made overtime not written temporary

Question 5

5 ways an informal amendment can be passed

Answer 5

Basic legislation
Executive action
Courts decision
Party practice
 Custom

Question 6

What the articles of the constitution talk about particularly the first 3

Answer 6

Creates the legislative branch 
Executive branch
Judicial branch
Relations among states
Amending the constitution 
Supremacy of nation 
Ratifying the constitution

Question 7

On what level of government are all formal amendments proposed? On what level are they ratified?

Answer 7

Proposed 2/3

Ratified 3/4