8.GO.22/23 - The Constitution and the Amendments

If there are disputes between the laws of the states and that of the Federal Government, which level of government's laws supersede (win over) the others?

• Federal Government

• State Government

Which of these is NOT a part of the Preamble?

• Secure the Blessings of Liberty

• Defend Internal Injustice

• Establish Justice

• Promote the General Welfare

• Provide for the Common Defense

What is the definition of a "Federal System"? (Federalism)

• A system where the people have the power to vote for representatives to represent their interests in government

• A government where the power resides with the people

• A system where people are given liberties beyond what is listed in the Constitution

• A system of government where power is divided and shared between the national and state government.

What is the definition of a "Representative Democracy"? (Republicanism)

• A system where the people have the power to vote for representatives to represent their interests in government

• A government where the power resides with the people

• A system where people are given liberties beyond what is listed in the Constitution

• A system of government where power is divided and shared between the national and state government.

The Purpose of the Preamble was to:

• Create a Limited Government

• Establish the Goals and Vision of the Constitution

• Describe permanent changes to the Constitution

• Describe the structure of the government

The President can check the power of the legislative branch by

• petitioning Congress

• issuing an executive order

• Granting a pardon

• vetoing a bill

The Constitution directly lays out the power of each branch of government, stating that the federal government only has the powers expressed in the Constitution and act outside of their power. This is an example of:

• Individual Rights

• Checks and Balances

• Separation of Powers

• Limited Government

Which of these defines "Checks and Balances"?

• The Legislative Branch is split into two houses, Senate and House of Representatives

• Power is split between the national and state governments

• Each branch has oversight on the other branches to make sure that no one branch has too much power

• The three branches have separate roles in the government

The first Amendment protects:

• the right to a speedy and public trial

• the right to keep and bear arms

• freedom of religion, speech, and assembly

• freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures

Which of these defines "Separation of Powers"?

• The Legislative Branch is split into two houses, Senate and House of Representatives

• Power is split between the national and state governments

• Each branch has oversight on the other branches to make sure that no one branch has too much power

• The three branches have separate roles in the government