Unit 3 Day 10-11

Multiple Choice

According to the principle of individual rights, what is a primary function of a government?

• To prevent our country from being invaded by a foreign nation

• To ensure that the economy of the U.S. does not falter

• To protect the rights and freedoms of citizens

• To provide assistance to citizens that are in financial need

Open Ended

Why did the Framers of the Constitution put the principles of checks and balances and separation of powers in the Constitution?

Multiple Choice

Why were southern delegates to the Constitutional Convention willing to accept the Three-Fifths Compromise?

• It increased the political influence of the South.

• It allowed indentured servants in the South to become citizens.

• It decreased the federal tax on property in the South.

• It allowed the South to expand its industrial output.

Multiple Choice

Which argument would a Federalist make to support ratification of the Constitution?

• The Constitution will enable states to nullify laws that are harmful to citizens.

• A strong federal government will be more stable than a loose confederation of states.

• The Constitution will allow states to establish banks to stabilize the national economy.

• A republican system of government will better represent large states.

Multiple Choice

What assurance did this argument give to those who opposed ratifying the Constitution?

• The amendment process would allow state governments to nullify federal law.

• Making the federal government superior to state governments would ensure greater stability.

• The rights of citizens would be better protected by having both federal and state levels of government.

• Giving greater power to the federal government would allow it to assist states in times of crisis.

Multiple Choice

What was the purpose of this amendment?

• To encourage citizens to monitor the federal government

• To prevent conflicts between state and local governments

• To limit the authority of the federal government

• To increase the participation of citizens in state government

Amending the Constitution

• To amend the

constitution:

2/3 of both houses of

Congress have to vote for the change
&

3/4 of the state

legislatures have to vote
for the change

• Purpose of Amending

the Constitution is. . . . ?

Day 10

2/3

2/3

3/4

• For an amendment to be added to the

Constitution, how many states have to
approve it?

• Why do we allow for changes to be made

to the Constitution?

Brain Dump

Legislative Branch

• Has power to make

laws, declare war, tax
citizens

• Has two parts- the

Senate and House of
Representatives

• Is also called Congress

• Powers are listed in

Article I of the
Constitution

Day 11

• What is the job of the legislative

branch?

• If you could make a new law for the

United States, what law would you
make? Why?

Brain Dump

Executive Branch

• Enforces the laws that

the legislative branch
makes

• Is made up of the

president
(commander-in-chief),
vice president, and a
cabinet of advisors

• Powers are listed in

Article II of the
Constitution

Day 11

• What is the job of the executive

branch?

• Who in your life enforces rules you

have to abide by?

Brain Dump

Judicial Branch

• Main job is to

interpret and rule on
the laws Congress
makes

• Is comprised of the

Supreme Court and
other federal courts

• A judge can serve for

life as long as they
behave appropriately

Day 11

• What is the job of the judicial

branch?

• Why is there an odd number of

judges?

Brain Dump

Multiple Choice

The best selection to complete number 5 is -

• 2/3

• 3/4

• 3/5

Multiple Choice

The best selection to complete number 6 is -

• 2/3

• 3/4

• 3/5

Open Ended

Under this process, do all the Senators and House of Representatives members have to agree on proposing a new amendment?    Explain

Open Ended

Why did the Framers not require all the states  to agree to approve a new amendment?        

Multiple Select

Which characteristics best describe the amendment process?  Select the three correct answers.

• The process is intentionally difficult to prevent corruption

• There is more than one process to amend the Constitution

• Congress has the final say in any amendment proposal

• The Founding Fathers did not see a need to amend the Constitution

• Very few new amendments have made it through the process

Open Ended

Why did the Framers allow for the U.S. Constitution to be amended? Explain your answer.

Match

Match the following

• _____________________ divides power between the other three branches of government.  

• _______________________ are basic liberties that all citizens have.

• Under the principle of __________________________, people have the ultimate authority in society.    

• The government is ___________________ and cannot do what is not listed in the Constitution.    

Separation of Powers

Individual rights

Popular sovereignty

Limited

• Separation of Powers

• Individual rights

• Popular sovereignty

• Limited

Open Ended

What is the responsibility of the Supreme Court?      

Multiple Select

Which detail best explains the legislative branch?  Select THREE correct answers.      

• Includes a bicameral legislature

• Has the power to declare war

• Drafts proposed laws

• Has the power to interpret laws

Open Ended

What is the function of the executive branch AND who holds key roles in this branch of government? 

Match

Match the following

• To _______________________________ the Constitution, 2/3rds of both houses in Congress propose a change.

• Once 2/3rds of Congress proposes an amendment, 3/4ths of the states must then ___________________________ the proposal before it can become law.      

• ___________________ divides power between the other three branches of government.  

Amend

Ratify

Separation of powers

• Amend

• Ratify

• Separation of powers