SS Unit 6 Review

Front

How did the founders try to make the Constitution flexible?

Back

making sure the Constitution was amendable

Front

Which choice is an example of "checks and balances"? Options: The President can sign bills into law, with enough votes, Congress can pass laws, the Supreme Court can declare laws unconstitutional, both the President and members of Congress must win elections

Back

the Supreme Court can declare laws unconstitutional

Front

How does the Constitution separate the powers of the government?

Back

into 3 separate branches

Front

Throwing out a law that is found unconstitutional is the responsibility of which branch? Options: legislative, executive, judicial

Back

judicial

Front

What is the most likely reason the president has the power to veto bills?

Back

A veto is part of the checks and balances.

Front

Why is Constitution Day celebrated in the US?

Back

it marks the day the Constitution was signed by members of the Constitutional Convention

Front

What is the name of the first written plan of government in America?

Back

Articles of Confederation

Front

Who was the president of the Constitutional Convention?

Back

George Washington

Front

The three branches of government are ________________

Back

Executive, Legislative, and Judicial

Front

Which branch of government has two houses?

Back

Legislative