government ch. 6 test Flashcards

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Broad constructionist

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Those who take a broader and more creative approach to constitutional interpretation

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Strict constructionist

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Believe that the text of the constitution is important and that there should be minimum interpretation

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Necessary and proper clause

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Added by the constitutional framers so that future congresses might have the authority to meet future needs

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Ratification

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More formal means of adapting the constitution to change

Happens after an amendment is proposed

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Proposal and ratification

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What are the two major phases of the amendment process?

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Amendment process

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More formal means of adapting the constitution to change

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Proposal

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Formal intro of an amendment

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Approval of 3/4’s of the states’ legislatures

Approval of 3/4’s of special state ratification conventions

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How is a ratification made?

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First 10 amendments to the constitution

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What is the bill of rights?

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True

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True of false? Only 17 amendments have been approved since the first session of congress

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Form a more perfect union 
Establish justice
Ensure domestic tranquility
Provide for the common defense 
Promote the general welfare
Secure the blessings of our liberty to ourselves and our posterity
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What are the basic principles in the preamble?

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Popular sovereignty

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What is a theme throughout the Constitution, but it is not specifically stated?

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True

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True or false? House members are elected directly by the senate

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2 year terms

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How long do House members serve?

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“We the people”

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Where does the preamble state the source of government power?

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Legislative branch (make laws)

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What does Article 1 deal with?