Constitution

Question 1

Recite the Preamble

Answer 1

We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect Union, establish justice, domestic tranquility, provide for common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

Question 2

Weak and loose agreement between the states to form a union. Nations first constitution.

Answer 2

Articles of Confederation

Question 3

Rebellion that helped citizens realize we needed a stronger government

Answer 3

Shays Rebellion

Question 4

Year Constitution was written

Answer 4

1787

Question 5

Two Houses of Congress

Answer 5

Bi-cameral

House of Rep
Senate

Question 6

Senator requirements

Answer 6

Must be 30
Must be citizen of at least 9 years
Live in state that they are rep

Question 7

Representatives requirements

Answer 7

Must be 25
Must be citizen of 7 years
Must live in state they will rep

Question 8

New Jersey Plan

Answer 8

Wanted equal representation of all states (Senate)

Question 9

The Virginia Plan

Answer 9

Wanted state Representation based on state population

Question 10

The Great Compromise

Answer 10

Combination of Virginia Plan and New Jersey Plan (Bi-cameral)

Question 11

Three-Fifths Compromise

Answer 11

Only 3/5 of the slave population would be counted for determining taxation and representation in the House of Representatives.

Question 12

Federalism

Answer 12

National Government and States share power (3 types of power)

Question 13

Powers given to federal government

Answer 13

Enumerated Powers

Question 14

Powers shared by state and federal government

Answer 14

Concurrent powers

Question 15

Powers given to State government

Answer 15

Reserved Powers

Question 16

Supremacy Clause

Answer 16

Constitution is the supreme law of the land

Question 17

Legislative Branch

Answer 17

Congress- Makes the laws

Question 18

Executive Branch

Answer 18

President- makes sure the laws are carried out

Question 19

Judicial Branch

Answer 19

Supreme Court- decides how the laws should be applied, decides if things are constitutional or not

Question 20

Article 1

Answer 20

Outlines details about Legislative Branch

Question 21

Article 2

Answer 21

Outlines details of Executive Branch

Question 22

Article 3

Answer 22

Outlines details of the Judicial branch. Judicial review. There are 9 supreme court justices

Question 23

Article 4

Answer 23

Relations among states
How a territory can become a state, states cannot fight against each other, each state has a constitution that agrees with the government

Question 24

Article 5

Answer 24

Articles are directions for how the government works, the Constitution can be changed by amendments. Amendments can be put in place with 2/3 of congress vote or 3/4 states vote.

Question 25

Article 6

Answer 25

Constitution is supreme law of the land Order of government laws 1st Federal 2nd State 3rd Local

Question 26

Article 7

Answer 26

Tells how Constitution was passed. Process included 9 of 13 colonies saying yes to Constitution.

Question 27

The Preamble _____ to the Constitution; it states the ____ of the document.

Answer 27

-introduction--goals-

Question 28

11th Amendment

Answer 28

States cannot sue each other

Question 29

12th Amendment

Answer 29

Separation of votes for President and Vice President

Question 30

13th Amendment

Answer 30

The abolition of slavery

Question 31

14th Amendment

Answer 31

Outlines rights of citizens and who is a citizen

Question 32

15th Amendment

Answer 32

Person cannot be denied right to vote because of bias

Question 33

Checks and Balances: Powers of the Legislative Branch

Answer 33

Over Executive -Can override Presidents Veto -Can impeach or remove President -Can refuse to confirm Presidential appointment -Can refuse to ratify Presidential treaties Over Judicial -Can create lower federal courts -Can refuse to confirm judicial appointments -Can propose constitutional amendments -Can impeach and remove judges

Question 34

Checks and Balances: Executive Branch Powers

Answer 34

Over Congress -Can veto bills -Can call special sessions of Congress -Can recommend laws Over Judicial -Appoints Supreme Court and Federal Judges -Can grant reprieves and pardons

Question 35

Checks and Balances: Judicial Branch Powers

Answer 35

Over Congress -Can declare laws unconstitutional Over Executive -can rule that laws or executive acts are unconstitutional