Flashcard on the Constitution

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What is the primary purpose of Article I of the Constitution?

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To establish the legislative branch and its powers

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Which powers are delegated to the executive branch under Article II? Options: The power to interpret laws, The power to make laws, The power to enforce laws, The power to approve state constitutions

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The power to enforce laws

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What is the function of the judicial branch as outlined in Article III?

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To interpret and apply laws through court rulings

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What is the importance of the Full Faith and Credit Clause in Article IV?

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It requires states to honor other states’ laws and judicial decisions.

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Describe the amendment process in Article V.

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It requires a two-thirds vote in Congress and approval by three-fourths of states.

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What does the Supremacy Clause in Article VI establish?

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Federal laws are superior to state laws.

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Why was a bill of rights important to the Anti-Federalists?

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To protect individual freedoms from potential government overreach

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How does the 10th Amendment reflect the concept of federalism?

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It grants any powers not given to the federal government to the states or the people.

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What is selective incorporation, and how has it impacted states’ rights?

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It applies certain protections from the Bill of Rights to the states.

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Describe the arguments between Federalists and Anti-Federalists regarding ratification.

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Federalists wanted a stronger central government; Anti-Federalists preferred state sovereignty.