Flashcard on Constitutional Principles

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A change to an original document, such as the Constitution, is a(n)

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amendment

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The ______ branch of the federal government has certain enumerated powers listed in the Constitution.

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legislative

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Which of the following statements is true of the elastic clause? It allows Congress to veto laws proposed by the president., It gives Congress the power to make laws deemed necessary and proper., It mandates that the president accept all laws deemed necessary and proper., It requires the Senate to enact laws passed by the House of Representatives.

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It gives Congress the power to make laws deemed necessary and proper.

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In the system of checks and balances, veto power is balanced by

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the power of Congress to override a veto.

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Thomas Jefferson was a proponent of

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direct election of members of the House of Representatives.

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Which of the following rules applies to the amendment process? Options: Amendments can be proposed by one state calling a convention. Amendments can be proposed by a two-thirds vote in Congress. Congress must allow citizens to vote directly for amendments. Congress must set time limits of 6 months on ratification of amendments.

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Amendments can be proposed by a two-thirds vote in Congress.

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If the Supreme Court denies an amendment to a state constitution because it conflicts with the U.S. Constitution, the Court is using the concept of

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national supremacy.

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How do unicameral and bicameral legislatures differ?

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Bicameral legislatures have two houses; a unicameral legislature has one house.

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Which of the following is an example of judicial review?

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The Supreme Court interprets the Constitution and overturns a state law.

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In what way can the meaning of the Constitution change over time?

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The judiciary can change the way they interpret the meaning of the Constitution.