the constitutional framework 1.1

Question 1

‘constitution’

Answer 1

a set of rules determining where sovereignty lies in a political system
( established relationship between government and government )

Question 2

how long did it take to write the constitution

Answer 2

1787 - 1790

Question 3

how many constitutions does the original constitution have

Answer 3

7 articles

Question 4

what do the first 4 article of the constitution describe

Answer 4

four key institutions of government in the united states

Question 5

what are the four key institutions of government in the united states

Answer 5

• Presidency = executive
• Congress = legislature
• Supreme Court = judiciary
• states = for the s and g’s

Question 6

what does the 5th article in the original constitution talk about

Answer 6

the amendment process

Question 7

what number article is known as the ‘supremacy’ clause

Answer 7

6th

Question 8

what does the 6th article of the original constitution talk about

Answer 8

the ‘US constitution’ as the highest law in the land

Question 9

what does the 7th article of the original constitution talk about

Answer 9

got 9/13 colonies to ratify the decision that the US could begin

Question 10

how many changes has the US constitution undertaken since its birth

Answer 10

27 (amendments)

Question 11

give an example of an important amendment during the cold war ( and number)

Answer 11

25th Amendment - If President were to pass away, vice-president had to temporarily take over ( JFK and Nixon)