A#2/4/8~ Term 4:The US Constitution~Gerges

To change in a formal way

• Amend

• Ratify

• Caucus

• Federalism

Bill of Rights

• The 27 Amendments in the US Constitution

• The 1st 10 Amendments to the US Constitution

• Amendments 13. 14, 15 of The US Constitution

• The Preamble to the US Constitution

The opposing political party hosts a caucus every 4 years before the national election.

• A meeting to choose the favorite poster for a political candidate.

• A meeting of local teenagers to find a location for a graduation party.

• A meeting of local party members to choose party officials or candidates for public office and to decide the platform.

• A meeting of local party members to choose the prom king or queen candidates.

What is the RULE OF LAW?

• The principle that the law applies to everyone, even those in power.

• The rules for a championship chess match.

• The principle that the law only applies to those who are not in power.

• The principle that there are no rules, everyone is the law.

What are concurrent powers in the government?

• Powers shared between brothers and sisters.

• Powers shared between the school board and the state attorney

• Powers shared between the local government and an autocracy

• Powers shared between the state and federal government

What are delegated powers in the US government?

• Those powers, expressed, implied, or inherent, granted to little sisters over little brothers

• Those powers, expressed, implied, or inherent, granted to the PTO over teachers

• Those powers, expressed, implied, or inherent, granted to the rodeo over the horses

• Those powers, expressed, implied, or inherent, granted to the National Government by the Constitution

What is the introduction to the US Constitution?

• Bill of Rights

• Landmark Supreme Court cases

• Preamble

• The Declaration of Independence

Which branch of the US government has the power to declare war?

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Constitution Branch

Which position of the US government has the power to nominate who fills positions in the federal government?

• The President

• The Senate

• The House of Representatives

• The lead Supreme Court Justice

Why did the framers of the US Constitution feel they must include "checks and balances" in the Constitution?

• To give all branches equal power

• To give all branches a way to check on each other to keep everyone accountable.

• To give some branches more power than others

• To take away power from all branches so no one can check anyone else