Lesson 11 - The Constitution: A More Perfect Union

Idea that the authority of the government comes from the people-

• popular sovereignty

• federalism

• republic

• representative government

System that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches-

• checks and balances

• federalism

• republic

• separation of powers

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

• It is rewritten by each president.

• It has remained the same over the years.

• It is signed yearly by Congress.

• It can be changed to fit the times.

Why did the delegates start the Preamble with the words, "We the People"-

• because people wrote the Constitution

• to declare that the people were breaking away from Britain

• to make an interesting introduction

• to declare that government power comes from the people

Which of the following are jobs of the executive branch?

• making treaties

• carrying out laws

• proposing new taxes

• picking judges

Why does the Constitution establish the idea of majority rule?

• so decisions are made when 1/2 or more of the people vote

• so decisions are based on what the president wants

• so decisions represent what most of the people want

• so decisions are made when most of Congress is present

Which of these describes the responsibility of the judicial branch?

• to put laws into effect

• to propose bills needed to achieve justice

• to resolve (settle) disputes under the law

• to veto decisions of the Supreme Court

Name given to the Supreme Courts power to declare a law unconstitutional?

• federalism

• impeachment

• override

• judicial review

How can U.S. citizens directly participate in the government?

• belonging to a political party

• voting in elections

• passing laws

• joining interest groups

Which of these powers is shared by the state and national government?

• raising taxes

• declaring war

• printing money

• making treaties