Ideas and Topics

Question 1

Supremacy clause

Answer 1

The constitution is the highest law of the land, no one is above it, not even the president

Question 2

Elastic clause

Answer 2

Congress has the power to make all laws that are necessary and proper

Question 3

Establishment clause

Answer 3

prohibits the government from making a religion

Question 4

free exercise clause

Answer 4

it is the right to practice religion freely

Question 5

powers of legislative branch

Answer 5

• create and collect taxes
• provide and maintain navy
• borrow money
• run post office
• make rules for army/navy
• declare war
• provide common defense/welfare
• make money
• make all laws necessary and proper

Question 6

Powers of executive branch

Answer 6

President:
- commander in chief of army
- appoint ambassadors with Senate approval
- grant pardons
- make treaties with Senate approval
- appoint judges with Senate approval