DBA 2 Factual Question Guide Flashcards by Bryan Duman

expressed powers

The powers of Congress that are listed in the Constitution

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implied powers

The powers of Congress to carry out expressed powers; powers suggested without actually being said

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concurrent powers

Shared powers between the national and state governments

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reserved powers

Any powers not specifically given to the federal government, are within the authority of the state governments

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The “elastic clause” grants Congress…

Implied powers

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Manga Carta

Established for the first time the principle that everyone, including the King, was subject to the law (rule of law)

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Virginia Charter

Guaranteed the rights of Englishmen to the colonists

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Declaration of Independence

The document which declared independence from Britain and the formation of the USA

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The Declaration of Independence’s main point is that:

The people should be in control of their own government (consent of the governed)

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According to the Declaration of Independence, the most important purpose of government is to protect:

people’s rights

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Articles of Confederation

The nation’s first Constitution and form of national government, doomed to fail

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The most significant change from the Articles of Confederation to the US Constitution was the-

Strengthening of power of the federal government

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Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom

Stated freedom of religious beliefs and opinions

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The Constitution of the United States

Established the structure of the US government; protected fundamental freedoms of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition

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The Constitution is best described as:

a statement of rules and procedures for governing

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What does the U.S. Constitution proclaim about its government?

It proclaimed the government was based upon the consent of the people

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According to the US Constitution, which federal official is to be elected directly by voters?

a member of the House of Representatives

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What fundamental political principle most closely relates to the structure of the US Constitution as outlined in Articles I, II, and III?

Limited Government

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The basic underlying principle of the Constitution is that-

The people are the ultimate source of power

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The Preamble of the Constitution was written to -

Describe the purpose of the government

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According to the Preamble of the US Constitution, what are the goals or purposes of the United States government?

to form a more perfect Union
establish Justice
insure domestic tranquillity
provide for the common defense
promote the general Welfare
secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity

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The unalienable right of “the pursuit of happiness” found in the Declaration of Independence, is best reflected by which goal of the Preamble of the US Constitution?

Ensure domestic tranquillity

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What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

To guarantee individual rights, liberties, and protections from the government

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According to the Bill of Rights, what is true about the rights described in the Constitution?

The fact that only some rights are listed does not mean they have no others

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How are amendments to the US Constitution proposed?

⅔ of state legislatures calls for a convention

How are amendments to the US Constitution ratified?

¾ state legislatures accept the amendment

Legislative Powers (1)

Lay and collect taxes

Legislative Powers (2)

Borrow money on the credit of the U.S.

Legislative Powers (3)

Regulate commerce with foreign nations

Legislative Powers (4)

Establish a uniform rule of citizenship

Legislative Powers (5)

Establish a uniform rule on the subject of bankruptcies

Legislative Powers (6)

Coin money

Legislative Powers (7)

Fix the standard of weights and measures

Legislative Powers (8)

Provide punishment of counterfeiting

Legislative Powers (9)

Establish post offices

Legislative Powers (10)

Promote science and the arts by making laws on copyrights and patents

Legislative Powers (11)

Set up inferior courts to the Supreme Court

Legislative Powers (12)

Punish piracy

Legislative Powers (13)

Declare war

Legislative Powers (14)

Raise an army

Legislative Powers (15)

Raise a navy

Legislative Powers (16)

make rules for the government and regulation of the land and naval forces

Legislative Powers (17)

Provide for organizing, arming, and disciplining the milita

Legislative Powers (18)

Control the district around the national capital

Legislative Powers (19)

Make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for the good of the nation

Judicial Powers (1)

Have jurisdiction over cases involving treaties

Judicial Powers (2)

Hear a case that involve the Constitution and federal laws

Judicial Powers (3)

Have jurisdiction over cases involving foreign ambassadors and diplomats

Judicial Powers (4)

Have jurisdiction over cases involving naval and maritime laws

Judicial Powers (5)

Have jurisdiction over cases involving disagreements between states

Judicial Powers (6)

Ensure the trial of all crime, except impeachment, shall be by jury

Executive Powers (1)

To be commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces

Executive Powers (2)

To be commander-in-chief of the state militias

Executive Powers (3)

To grant reprieves

Executive Powers (4)

To grant pardons for offenses against the U.S., except in cases of impeachment

Executive Powers (5)

To make treaties

Executive Powers (6)

To appoint ambassadors

Executive Powers (7)

To appoint judges for the Supreme Court

Executive Powers (8)

To appoint public ministers and consuls

Executive Powers (9)

To appoint Cabinet officials

Executive Powers (10)

Fill vacancies that may happen during the recess of the Senate

Chief of state

Ceremonial head of government

Chief executive

leader of the executive branch

Chief legislator

Proposes new legislation

commander-in-chief

head of the nation's forces

chief diplomat

American foreign policy leader

Chief citizen

Representative of all American citizens

From Bill to Law (1)

Propose a bill

From Bill to Law (2)

Assigned a number though a hopper

From Bill to Law (3)

To the House Speaker (of 20 possible committees)

From Bill to Law (4)

Decided upon by committee

From Bill to Law (5)

To the rules committee, which might make it harder or easier for the bill to be passed

From Bill to Law (6)

Voting time

From Bill to Law (7)

If the bill is passed, it goes to the other house

From Bill to Law (8)

Back to a committee

From Bill to Law (9)

Voting time

From Bill to Law (10)

The bill is either signed or vetoed (rejected) by the President

Congress Checks The Courts

* Can refuse to confirm judges * Can impeach and convict judges * Can propose constitutional amendments

Congress Checks The President

* Can confirm or refuse to confirm federal judges/justices * Can override a presidential veto * Can impeach and convict a president * Approves presidential nominees * Approves the budget

The Courts Checks Congress

* Judges and justices can declare acts of Congress to be unconstitutional * Can narrow the application of laws

The President Checks Congress

* Can propose new laws, or veto laws proposed by Congress * Prepares the budget * Can call special sessions of Congress

The Courts Check The President

• Can declare executive actions to be unconstitutional

The President Checks The Courts

* Appoints new judges and justices | * Grants pardons and reprieves

The presidential veto is an example of:

Checks and balances

In the federal government, no bill may become a law without the-

Consent of a majority of each house of the legislative branch

Which power of the president is specifically defined in the Constitution?

Ordering US troops into a foreign country to protect American citizens

The United States Constitution specifically requires that from time to time, the President must:

Inform Congress and the nation about the state of the Union

“The US Constitution is what the US Supreme Court says it is!” This statement refers to the idea that -

The US Supreme Court interprets the meaning of the US Constitution

What are the number of representatives from each state based on?

The number of representatives from each state is based on its population

Much of the authority of the United States Supreme Court is based on its power to-

Interpret the US Constitution

DBA 2 Factual Question Guide Flashcards

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