Constitution Study Guide Part 1

Front

System dividing powers between central government and states.

Back

Federalism.

Front

Who can stop Congress from passing a bill?

Back

The President can veto it.

Front

Powers shared by federal and state governments:

Back

Tax and build roads.

Front

Necessary and Proper Clause of Article One

Back

Allows Congress to expand their power.

Front

Individual rights from the Bill of Rights:

Back

Freedom of speech, right to protest, freedom of religion.

Front

What are the Qualifications for naturalization:

Back

18 years old, 5 years in the US, pass Constitution test.

Front

Why did Southern states want slaves counted for population to gain more representatives in Congress.

Back

If the slaves were counted then those states were given more representatives in Congress because they had a bigger population.

Front

What is the starting point for tax or revenue bills?

Back

House of Representatives.

Front

Congress is divided into two houses with equal and proportional representation. What is the name of this agreement?

Back

The Great Compromise

Front

How is the representation for the House of the Senate determined?

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Equal representation: 2 senators per state.