Chapter 3

Question 1

First Article

Answer 1

creates Legislative

Question 2

Second Article

Answer 2

Executive

Question 3

Third Article

Answer 3

Judicial

Question 4

Fourth Article

Answer 4

relationship between the central government and the states, and relations between each states

Question 5

Fifth Ammendent

Answer 5

how the Constitution can be changed or amended

Question 6

Sixth Ammendment

Answer 6

the Constitution is the supreme law and states have to follow the Constitution

Question 7

Seventh Ammendment

Answer 7

discusses ratification of the Constitution and includes the names of all the delegates that signed the Constitution and made it law

Question 8

Popular Sovereignty

Answer 8

the government is authorized by citizens and influenced by what they want

Question 9

Rule of Law

Answer 9

all people are accountable for the laws

Question 10

Seperation of Powers

Answer 10

the government’s division of power; legislative, judicial, executive

Question 11

Checks and Balances

Answer 11

a system that allows each branch of the government to veto acts of another branch to prevent one branch having too much power

Question 12

Federalism

Answer 12

the division and sharing of power between the national and state government

Question 13

What is the intention of the Bill of Rights

Answer 13

intention is to give the people a set of rules and make sure it’s not like the British Government

Question 14

Pick 3 Ammendments

Answer 14

Ammendment 1, Ammendment 2, and Ammendment 4

Question 15

Ammendment 1

Answer 15

freedom of religion, speech, petition, assembly, and press

Question 16

Ammendment 2

Answer 16

Right to bear arms

Question 17

Ammendment 4

Answer 17

no unreasonable searches

Question 18

Describe the two methods of amending the Constitution.

Answer 18

Constitutional Convention where the states send delegates to discuss changes to the constitution in person.

Question 19

How are amendments ratified to the Constitution (2 methods)?

Answer 19

three-fourths of the State legislatures, or three-fourths of conventions called in each State for ratification

Question 20

Legislative Branch powers over other two

Answer 20

Can veto bills
Call congress
Can deem laws unconstitutional

Question 21

Executive Branch powers over other two

Answer 21

Override Vetoes
Impeach President
Judicial review (executive’s actions can be deemed unconstitutional)

Question 22

Judicial Branch powers over other two

Answer 22

Can impeach judges
Final say in their granted power
Can appoint judges

Question 23

Name given to power

Answer 23

Federal: Reserved
State Govt: delegated
Powers of Both: Concurrent

Question 24

Example of each power

Answer 24

Federal Govt: Declare War
State: Public schools
Powers of both: Taxes

Question 25

Define Federalism and how it structures the relationship between the states and federal government

Answer 25

Federalism is the separation of powers on a national and state level. It structures the relationship between the federal and state governments as being partners.

Question 26

In your opinion, what is the most important principle of the Constitution and why?

Answer 26

I think popular sovereignty is the most important principle of the Constitution. Sure, the other principles of checks and balances are important, but it’s not really beneficial if the people don’t have a say. You can’t have a working government that checks itself if the people aren’t happy with it.