What can the Judicial Branch NOT do?

Decide on issues between states

Decide on issues between federal government and states

Interpret if laws are Constitutional

What is the LAST step to a bill becoming a law?

The Secretary of States must vote "yes."

2/3 of the House of Representatives must vote "Yes"

2/3 of the Senate must vote "Yes"

What is the correct order of the impeachment process?

1) House of Rep. proposes the presidential charges 2) Senate puts the President on trial 3) If guilty, he is removed from office.

1) Senate proposes the presidential charges 2) House of Representatives puts the President on trial; 3) If guilty, he is removed from office.

1) House of Rep. proposes the presidential charges 2) Senate puts the President on trial 3) If NOT guilty, he is removed from office.

1) Senate proposes the presidential charges 2) Senate puts the President on trial 3) If guilty, he is removed from office.

What is judicial review?

The power of the Supreme Court to decide if laws made are constitutional.

When the judicial branch reviews court cases.

The power of the legislative branch to review treaties the executive branch creates.

When the executive branch makes sure that the legislative branch is using federal funds correctly.

What is checks and balances?

One branch limits the power of the other two branches.

When all three branches check to make sure the budget is accurate.

This is terminology used with keeping track of federal funds.

The balance of power between the Vice President and President.

What is interstate commerce?

Trade and other business that exists between two or more states

Money that is gained from creation of interstate highways

Trade between two or more countries

Illegal trade dealings between states

Constitutional system that shares power between national and state governments.

Power that is shared among the three branches.

Power shared between the President and Vice President.

Power shared between two states.

What is a common market?

A free-trade zone where all goods and businesses between states are equal.

A free-trade zone where all goods between countries is equal.

Free trade zone within counties of a state.

A market where goods are taxed as they pass from state to state.

What is majority rule?

Laws are passed by a majority of votes.

Laws are passed only if there is not a majority vote.

Majority rule is when the Judicial Branch says a law is unconstitutional

Laws are passed when everyone votes in favor.

What is an interest group?

An organization that promotes views of the public to influence government policy.

A group where members discuss interesting ideas

A group of people who are passionate about American History.

An organization where people meet to propose amendments to the Constitution

Why is majority rule important?

It allows most people to have a say in the the government

It allows the elite few to have a say in the government

It means the minority of people will get their way

It encourages people to join interest groups

What is popular participation?

The active way citizens can participate in government

The way citizens can participate in popular sports.

The way citizens can participate in Judicial Review

The active way citizens can amend the Constitution

All of these are advantages of a common market EXCEPT:

Trade outside the US is prohibited

Businesses can move across state lines

Goods and resources move easier across the country

Chapter 9- The Constitution: A More Perfect Union

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Why is the Constitution considered to be a flexible or living document?

It is a detailed document with rigid laws.

The Constitution can be changed over time.

It is made of paper, so it is flexible.

It is easy to change things in the Constitution.

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What does the word popular sovereignty mean?

The most popular person has the most power.

The power to rule comes from a monarchy.

The power to rule comes from the President.

The power the Constitution has comes from the people.

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What is the introduction of the Constitution called?

Prequel

Pre-Constitution

Preamble

Preliminary introduction

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Why does the Preamble begin with, "We the people..."?

The Constitution gets its power from the people.

"We the people" refers to the people that wrote the Constitution

James Madison decided that was the best phrase to use.

The phrase "We the powerful" was already taken.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What does the legislative branch do?

Run our court systems

Make and propose laws

Makes treaties

Vetoes laws

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Why are members of the House of Representatives based upon population and members of the Senate are represented by two from every state?

To make sure small states did not become too powerful

Because James Madison thought this would be the best system.

To balance the rights of small and large states.

To let larger states become more powerful than smaller states.

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What can the legislative branch NOT do?

Command military

Raise taxes & army

Impeach the President

Have control of the budget

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Chapter 9- The Constitution: A More Perfect Union

Why is the Constitution considered to be a flexible or living document?

What does the word popular sovereignty mean?

What is the introduction of the Constitution called?

Why does the Preamble begin with, "We the people..."?

What does the legislative branch do?

Why are members of the House of Representatives based upon population and members of the Senate are represented by two from every state?

What can the legislative branch NOT do?

What can the executive branch NOT do?

What can the Judicial Branch NOT do?

What is the main role of Congress?

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