Ch.3-Ss Test Study Guide

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the law making branch of gov't

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Legislative

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Branch of gov't who makes the laws

Back 2

Legislative

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the branch of gov't that carries out the laws or enforces them

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Executive

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the branch of gov't which contains the Pres., VP, and cabinet

Back 4

Executive

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the branch of gov't that interprets the laws and punishes law breakers

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Judicial

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the branch of gov't which contains Senate & House of reps which makes up Congress

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Legislative

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branch of gov't which contains the Supreme Court

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Judicial

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a refusal by the president or a governor to sign a bill

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Veto

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leaders of the executive department who also act as advisers to the president

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President's cabinet

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a system in which the decision of more than half the pole is accepted by all.

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Majority rule

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the beginning of the US constitution which describes its purposes

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Preamble

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a written change to the constitution which requires involvement of both Congress and state

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amendment

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a system in which the powers of the gov't are balanced among different branches so that each branch can check, or limit the power of the other.

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Checks and balances

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gov't by consent of the govern

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Popular sovereignty

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a system in which gov't powers are carefully spelled out to prevent the gov't from becoming too powerful

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limited gov't

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power to the people

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consent of the governed

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to cancel

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repeal

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powers set aside by the Constitution for the states of for the people.

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reserved powers

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powers shared by the national and state gov't

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concurrent powers

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powers given to the federal gov't by the Constitution (4 names)

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delegated,expressed, enumerated, or Federal powers

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system of gov't in which the powers of the gov't are divided between the national and state gov'ts

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federalism

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What is article 1 of the Constitution?

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organization of the Legislative

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What is article 2 of the Constitution?

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organization of the Executive

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What is article 3 of the Constitution?

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organization of the Judicial

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what is article 4 of the Constitution?

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states rights meaning the states have their own powers but they still have to follow the national laws and honor other states' laws

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what is article 5 of the constitution?

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the amendment process

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what is article 6 of the constitution?

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the national supremecy

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what is article 7 of the constitution?

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the ratification process or the final approval process

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what are the 6 goals stated in the Preamble?

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1. to form a more perfect union
2. establish justice
3. insure domestic tranquility
4. provide for the common defense
5. promote the general welfare
6, secure the blessings of liberty

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what are the rules concerning the Amendment process?

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the amendment is proposed by either Congress and national convention, then ratified by legislatures 3/4 of the states or conventions held in 3/4 of the states

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how many amendments are in the Constitution?

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27

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How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?

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10

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who said, " In republican gov't, the legislative authority holds the most powers?"

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James Madison

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an amendment must be ratified by 3/4 of the states which is equal to how many states?

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38

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what are the 3 ways the Constitution can be adapted to meet our changing needs?

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amendment, interpretation, and custom

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What are the powers of the delegated (federal) gov't? 9

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1. declare war
2. maintain armed forces
3. admit new states
4. conduct foreign relations
5. regulate interstate and foreigh trade
6. coin and print money
7.establish post offices
8.regulate immigration
9.make all laws necessary and proper for carrying out delegated powers

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What are the concurrent powers of the gov't? 5

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1. maintain law and order
2. collect taxes
3. establish courts
4. charter banks
5. provide for public health and welfare

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What are the powers of the reserved (state) gov't? 8

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1. establish local gov'ts
2. regulate business & trade w/in the state
3. establish & maintain public schools
4. conduct elections
5. determine voter qualifications
6. make marriage laws
7. license professional workers
8. assume other powers not delegated to the national gov't and not prohibited to the states

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a check the legislative branch has on another.

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it can override a presidential veto

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a check the executive branch has on another.

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president can veto a bill

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a check the judicial branch has on another.

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it declares the laws

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which branch has the power to create lower federal courts?

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Legislative

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powers divided by the 3 branches of gov't

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Seperation of powers

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which branch controls the allocation of funds?

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legislative

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T or F?
the term federal system refers to the country's entire system of gov't

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True

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T or F?
Whenever a state law disagrees with the Constitution or with federal law, the state must give way to the federal gov't.

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True

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T or F?
before signing the Magna Carta, the British monarchy had limited powers.

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False

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T or F?
By establishing the federal system, the framers of the Constitution set up a strong national gov't.

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True

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T of F?
The federal gov't is held responsible by the American people for its actions.

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True

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T or F?
Both federal and state gov'ts can raise funds through taxes.

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True

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the Declaration of Independence states that gov'ts should receive their powers from the ________.

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people or consent of the govern

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______ limited the powers of the British gov't.

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Magna Carta

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Article __ established the judicial branch to interpret laws and punish law breakers

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3

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Since 1791, ___ amendments have been added to the Constitution.

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27

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the 2 methods for an amendment to be ratified involve sending the proposed amendment to the state _______ and state _________ for approval.

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Legislatures & conventions

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the 21st amendment repealed the ____ amendment.

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18th

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T or F?
Unfortunately, the Constitution is not very flexible.

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False

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T or F?
Amendment is one of the ways the Constitution and the gov't can respond to the changing needs of the country.

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True

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T or F?
Only the president needs to approve an amendment for it to be written into the Constitution.

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False