Basics of the Constitution

Expressed Powers are_________.

• powers in the federal government that are divided between the executive, legislative, and judicial branch.

• those powers listed directly in the Constitution.

• the system in which each branch of government has a check on the other (2) branches so no one branch becomes too powerful.

• powers given to Congress to make all the laws necessary for the country to run.

Separation of Powers are_________.

• powers in the federal government that are divided between the executive, legislative, and judicial branch.

• those powers listed directly in the Constitution.

• the system in which each branch of government has a check on the other (2) branches so no one branch becomes too powerful.

• powers given to Congress to make all the laws necessary for the country to run.

Checks and Balances are_________.

• powers in the federal government that are divided between the executive, legislative, and judicial branch.

• those powers listed directly in the Constitution.

• the system in which each branch of government has a check on the other (2) branches so no one branch becomes too powerful.

• powers given to Congress to make all the laws necessary for the country to run.

The Elastic Clause is _________.

• powers in the federal government that are divided between the executive, legislative, and judicial branch.

• those powers listed directly in the Constitution.

• the system in which each branch of government has a check on the other (2) branches so no one branch becomes too powerful.

• powers given to Congress to make all the laws necessary for the country to run.

In reference to the Constitution, an ARTICLE is ______.

• (7) division of Constitution; each covers. specific topic

• subdivided from a section

• subdivided from an article

In reference to the Constitution, a CLAUSE is ______.

• (7) division of Constitution; each covers. specific topic

• subdivided from a section

• subdivided from an article

In reference to the Constitution, a SECTION is ______.

• (7) division of Constitution; each covers. specific topic

• subdivided from a section

• subdivided from an article

An amendment is _______________.

• a change to the Constitution

• a means to formally approve

• a means to formally deny

Ratify is to _______________.

• change the Constitution

• formally approve

• formally deny

Constitution was created on _______

• July 4, 1776

• September 17, 1787

• July 21, 1788

• March 4, 1789