the nature and significance of the US Constitution Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
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three ways constitution reflects the seperation and divisions of powers
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- seperation of powers
2.checks and ballances
3.division of powers between federal and state government
2
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three ways that individual rights are protected by us constitution
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- the bill of rights -10 amendments intended to protect civil liberties from gov actions
- ammendments
3.landmark ruilings of supreme court
3
Q
constitution works today?
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4
Q
Explain and analyse three principles of the US constitution.
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- judicial review - supreme court
2.promote cooperation and compromise between branches
3.vagueness and silence on key issues
5
Q
‘The US Constitution is rigid and too difficult to change whereas the British constitution is
flexible and too easy to change.’ Analyse and evaluate this statement.
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6
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us constitution
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codified document that contains key rules and framework for usa gov1787
amended 27 times since
sovereign
based on articles of confederation