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17 Cards in this Set
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Why is the Constitution called a "living document? |
it was changed in time |
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Why did the delegates start the Preamble to the Constitution with the words "We, the people"? |
To state that government power comes from the people |
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What is the primary work of Congress? |
Lawmaking |
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What is the final step before a national bill becomes a law? |
it is signed by the president |
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Why does each state have two senators? |
To balance the rights of large and small states |
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What is the purpose of the system of checks and balances? |
To prevent a branch from coming to powerful. |
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What are the duties of the executive branch? |
enforcing laws |
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What are the responsibilities of the judicial branch? |
to dissolve disputer under land |
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How can the US population directly participate in government? |
passing laws |
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Which powers are shared by state and national governments? |
raising taxes |
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What refers to the sharing of power between national and state governments? |
federalism |
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An amendment to the Constitution can be ratified by three-fourths of who? |
state legaslators |
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Who can propose an amendment to the Constitution? |
Congress |
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What is the "supreme law of the land"? |
Judicial review |
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How does the president balance the power of Congress? |
to veto bills |
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How does the Supreme Court prevent the president and Congress from abusing their power? |
They can reject laws.Reject treaty if constitutional. |
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How does Congress check the power of the president? |
can override presidents veto's |
