TCI Chapter 9 - Constitution: Creating a More Perfect Union

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Why is the U.S. Constitution called a "living document"?

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It has changed - and can continue to change - with time.

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Why did the delegates at the Constitutional Convention start the Preamble to the Constitution with the words "We the people ..."?

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to indicate that the government gets its power from the people

Front

What was the reasoning behind the decision to give each state TWO (2) senators?

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to balance the rights of the large and small states

Front

What is the purpose of the CHECKS and BALANCES?

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to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful

Front

Which one is NOT a POWER/DUTY of the executive? Options: enforcing the laws, nominating federal and Supreme Court judges, negotiating treaties.

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creating new taxes.

Front

Which of these describes the main responsibility of the JUDICIAL branch?
Options:
to put laws into effect,
to veto decisions of the Supreme Court,
to settle disagreement/disputes regarding the law

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to settle disagreement/disputes regarding the law

Front

What is the OFFICIAL name given to the Supreme Court's power to declare a law unconstitutional?

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judicial review

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An amendment to the Constitution can be RATIFIED (APPROVED) by three-fourths (3/4) of the ...

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state states (legislators).

Front

Which of these has the official POWER TO PROPOSE (suggest) an amendment to the Constitution?
Options: president, Congress, Supreme Court

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Congress

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How can the JUDICIAL branch LIMIT the power of the LEGISLATIVE branch?

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It can reject laws as being unconstitutional.