Government: Chapter 3, The Constitution

What historical document limits the power of the national government by specifying what it can and cannot do?

• Preamble

• Articles of Confederation

• Constitution

• Great Compromise

Power is divided among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, also known as

• Separation of Powers

  
  

• Judicial Review

• Executive Orders

• Congress

What outlines and protects individual rights from government overreach?

• Declaration of Independence

  
  

• Preamble

• 12th amendment

  
  

• Bill of Rights

  
  

In order for the constitution to become law, it had to be ratified by _______ out of 13 states?

• 12

• 9

• 7

• 10

The ____ powers of Congress are listed in Article 1, Section 8  of the Constitution, which explains laws congress make

• Unlimited

• Almighty

• Enumerated

  
  

• Endless

  
  

In The Federalist Papers, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John  Jay argued AGAINST the Constitution

• True

• False

This gives Congress authority to make whatever laws are “necessary and proper” to carry out its other powers.

• Enumerated Powers

• The Elastic Clause

• The First Clause

• Endless Powers

Which branch of government is responsible for creating laws?

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Executive

• Presidents Cabinet

The President is empowered to make treaties, grant pardons, and appoint key officials

• True

• False

Which branch of government is in charge of enforcing laws?

• Judicial

• Executive

• Legislative

• Congress