features of the constitution

Question 1

is the constitution codified or uncodified?

Answer 1

codified - all written in one place

Question 2

what system does the constitution create?

Answer 2

federal

Question 3

what has sovereignty?

Answer 3

individual states

Question 4

explain how the constitution is both specific and vague:

Answer 4

-there are implied powers which aren’t specifically e.g. the federal power to draft people into the armed forces is implied by congress’ power to raise an army and navy
-however there are some specific elements e.g. all of article 1 relates to the powers of congress

Question 5

what are reserved powers?

Answer 5

powers reserved for the states only e.g. states have the right to raise taxation

Question 6

what are concurrent powers?

Answer 6

powers possessed by both the federal and state governments e.g. collecting taxes

Question 7

explain how the constitution is judiciable?

Answer 7

the constitution is a higher law than all other laws are judged against
laws can be struck down by the SC as unconstitutional

Question 8

is the constitution entrenched?

Answer 8

yes - due to its complex amendment process

Question 9

another feature: SoP

Answer 9

-separation of powers
-the founding fathers established a constitution that ensures separation between the institutions

Question 10

another feature: LG

Answer 10

-limited government

Question 11

explain representative government:

Answer 11

-the constitution was built around negotiation and cooperation, not about representative democracy