Vocab

Question 1

Constitutional Framework

Answer 1

Outline/Blueprint for political system/constitution

Question 2

Popular Sovereignty

Answer 2

Gives people the power to choose how they’re governed

Question 3

Limited Government

Answer 3

Government only has power people give it. Must follow laws

Question 4

Separation of Powers

Answer 4

Separated government into branches

Question 5

Legislative

Answer 5

Congress, makes laws

Question 6

Executive

Answer 6

President, enforces laws

Question 7

Judicial

Answer 7

Courts, interprets laws

Question 8

Checks and Balances

Answer 8

Each branch of government limits power of other branches to keep things balanced

Question 9

Veto Power

Answer 9

President can reject laws passed by congress

Question 10

Override

Answer 10

Lets congress pass law even if president vetoes.

Question 11

what is the majority vote for override?

Answer 11

2/3

Question 12

Partisan

Answer 12

Strongly supporting one single party and not the other

Question 13

Bipartisan

Answer 13

Strongly supporting both parties and listening to both sides

Question 14

Method of Proposal and Ratification

Answer 14

How amendments are made

Question 15

Proposal

Answer 15

2/3 vote in both house/senate or national convention

Question 16

Ratification

Answer 16

Must be approved by 3/4 state legislatures or 3/4 of state conventions

Question 17

Bill of Rights

Answer 17

First 10 amendments protecting freedom of speech, religion, and right to fair trial

Question 18

Constitutional Changes

Answer 18

Ways to constitutionally change the constitution

Question 19

Amendments

Answer 19

Formal changes or additions to constitution

Question 20

Judicial interpretation

Answer 20

Supreme court interprets constitution in new ways

Question 21

Legislation

Answer 21

Congress can pass laws that clarify different constitutional principals w/o changing text

Question 22

Executive Actions

Answer 22

Presidents can decide how constitutional powers are exercised