TCI Ch. 9 The Constitution: A More Perfect Union

Front

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

Back

It has changed with time

Front

Why did the delegates start the Preamble of the Constitution with the words "We the people?"

Back

To state that government power comes from the people

Front

What is the primary work of Congress?

Back

To make laws for the country

Front

What is the final step before a national bill becomes a law?

Back

It is signed by the president

Front

Why does each state have 2 senators?

Back

To balance the rights of large and small states

Front

What is the purpose of the system of checks and balances?

Back

To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.

Front

Why does the Constitution establish the principle of majority rule?

Back

So decisions represent what most of the people want

Front

All of these are duties of the executive branch except

• Negotiating treaties
• Carrying out the laws
• Proposing new taxes
• Nominating federal judges

Back

Proposing new taxes

Front

What is the responsibility of the judicial branch?

Back

To resolve disputes under the law

Front

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

Back

Judicial Review