Constitution Part 3

Front

What system divides powers between central government and state?

Back

Federalism

Front

Who can stop Congress from passing a bill?

Back

President

Front

What are two of the powers shared by federal and state governments?

Back

power to tax and building of roads

Front

What does the necessary and proper clause of Article 1 allow Congress to do?

Back

expand their powers

Front

Which of the following rights are a product of the Bill of Rights?

• Freedom for the slaves
• Lowering the voting age to eighteen
• Women's right to vote
• The freedom of speech

Back

The freedom of speech

Front

What are the qualifications for naturalization?

Back

Must be eighteen years old, live in the US for five years, and pass a US Constitution test.

Front

Why did the southern states want slaves to be counted for population?

Back

to control representation in the House of Representatives

Front

Where must all tax or revenue bills begin?

Back

House of Representatives

Front

Who must approve all treaties made by the President?

Back

The Senate

Front

What was the decision called to divide Congress into two houses?

Back

The Great Compromise