The Constitution

Question 1

Major strength of the constitution

Answer 1

It’s flexibility- ability to change and adapt

Question 2

6 basic principles of constitution

Answer 2

Popular sovereignty - people are the source of power
Limited government - government is not all powerful
Separation of powers - powers divided in 3 branches
Checks and balances - each branch is subject to restraints of the other two
Judicial review - power of the courts to determine what the government is doing is ccording to the constitution
Federalism - separation of power between state and national government

Question 3

Informal amendment

Answer 3

Day to day changes made over time

Question 4

Formal mendment

Answer 4

Change in the written wording of the constitution

Question 5

5 ways informal amendments are passed

Answer 5

Basic legislation 
Executive actions 
Court decisions
Party practice 
Custom

Question 6

Articles the constitution means

Answer 6

Creation of legislative, judicial, and executive branch
Relationship among states
Mending the constitution 
Supremely of national law
Ratifying the constitution

Question 7

Constitution

Answer 7

Nations fundamental law

Question 8

What level of gov. Is formal amendments proposed

Ratified

Answer 8

Proposed 2/3

Ratified 3/4

Question 9

Civil and criminal laws

Answer 9

Civil- dispute over money

Criminal - case over a crime committed

Question 10

Bill of rights

Answer 10

1 - freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, petition
2 - right to bear of arms 
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