Review the Constitution for BHS 2021

Article I, Section 9 of the Constitution prohibits the passage of laws that punish an act that was committed before it was illegal. These laws are known as _______________ Laws.

• ex post facto

• habeas corpos

• semper attains

• simple fee attainer

What is the number of states that were required to ratify the Constitution?

• 1

• 9

• 13

• 50

What was the significance influence of Shays’ Rebellion?

• A Nation Militia (National Guard)

• A national fast response police force

• State police forces in each state

• A stronger Central Government

How is the Legislative Branch able to “check” the Executive Branch?

• Appoint cabinet heads

• Override presidential vetos

• Overrule decisions made by lower federal courts

• Veto bills passed by Congress

How is the Executive Branch able “check” the Legislative Branch?

• The President can veto bills

• The Judicial Branch may rule that Presidential action is unconstitutional

• The Legislature can refuse judicial appointments

• The President appoints judges for the Judicial Breach

How is the Judicial Branch able “check” the Executive Branch?

• The President can veto bills

• The Judicial Branch may rule that Presidential action is unconstitutional

• The Legislature can refuse judicial appointments

• The President appoints judges for the Judicial Breach

How is the Executive Branch able “check” the Judicial Branch?

• The President can veto bills

• The Judicial Branch may rule that Presidential action is unconstitutional

• The Legislature can refuse judicial appointments

• The President appoints judges for the Judicial Breach

How is the Legislative Branch able to “check” the Judicial Branch?

• The President can veto bills

• The Judicial Branch may rule that Presidential action is unconstitutional

• The Legislature can refuse executive appointments.

• The legislative branch can propose constitutional amendments to overturn decisions made by the court.

How is the Judicial Branch able “check” the Legislative Branch?

• The President can veto bills

• The Judicial Branch may rule that a Legislative action is unconstitutional

• The Legislature can refuse judicial appointments

• The President appoints judges for the Judicial Breach

Which branch is responsible for interpreting the laws?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Federal