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14 Cards in this Set
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The final responsibility for interpretation of the Constitution rests with who?
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It rests with the Supreme Court.
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Once an amendment has been ratified what fraction of the states must ratify it?
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Three-fourths of the states must ratify the amendment.
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What are the implied powers also listed in Article I?
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The implied powers are powers that Congress can excercise not specifically listed in the Constitution.
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The writers of the constitution deliberaletly made the amendment proccess difficult because.......?
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Because even one small change in the constitution could have dramatic effects on throughout the government.
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By what two ways can an amendment be ratified?
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It can be ratified by a vote in each legislature or by calling specail state conventions.
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What is most of the federal government based on?
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Much of the federal government is based on the implied powers of Congress.
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People who believe in loose interpretation of the government believe what?
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They believe that Congress should be allowed to make any laws the Constitution does not specifically forbid?
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The necessary and proper clause in Article I states what?
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It states that Congress has the power to make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper to carry out its duties.
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What are the two ways the Constitution can be changed?
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It can be changed by amendment and interpretation.
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Article V explains that by which what to steps the Constitution can be amended?
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An amendment must first be proposed and then it must be ratified.
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Why has the Constitution lasted for more than 200 years?
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It has lasted all this time because of its flexibility or ability to change with times.
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People who believe in strict interpretation of the government believe what?
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They believe the Congress should only make laws listed in the constitution.
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What are the two ways in which an amendment may be proposed?
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By a vote of two-thirds of themembers of both houses of Congressor by a national convention.
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Amendment to the Constitution has done what for the people?
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It has abolished slavery and given women the right to vote.
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