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28 Cards in this Set
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Why is the Constitution called a "living document? |
It changes |
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Why did the delegates start the Preamble to the Constitution with the words "We, the people"? |
The delegates announced that the Constitution based its authority on the people themselves |
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What is the primary work of Congress |
make laws |
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What is the final step before a national bill becomes a law? |
must be approved by both houses of congress |
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Why does each state have two senators? |
wanted small states to be recognized |
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What is the purpose of the system of checks and balances? |
to prevent one branch of government from gaining too much power |
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What are the duties of the executive branch |
carry out or execute laws |
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What are the responsibilities of the judicial branch? |
Interpret laws |
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How can the US population directly participate in government? |
we vote |
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Which powers are shared by state and national governments? |
collect taxes, borrow money, build roads |
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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 legislatures |
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Who can propose an amendment to the Constitution? |
a vote of both houses of congress |
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What is the "supreme law of the land"? |
The states constitution, laws, and judicial decisions must agree with the constitution |
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How does the president balance the power of Congress? |
vetoing a bill before it becomes law |
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How does the Supreme Court prevent the president and Congress from abusing their power? |
they can declare that a law, a treaty, or an executive action is unconstitutional. |
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How does Congress check the power of the president? |
override vetos |
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How has or has not the Constitution created a more perfect union? |
dont know |
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What is democracy? Do we really live in a democratic society? Why or why not? |
yes |
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Who makes up the executive branch at each of the following levels: 1-Federal 2-State 3-Local |
Federal- president State- government Local- Mayor
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What is their main job? |
Execute laws |
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Give an example of a decision the executive branch would make at each of the following levels: 1-Federal 2-State 3-Local |
Federal-Obama care state-better education Local- makes sure laws are being followed |
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Who makes up the legislative branch at each of the following levels: 1-Federal 2-State 3-Local |
Federal- house and senate State- legislative Local-city council |
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What is their main job? |
make laws |
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Give an example of a decision the legislative branch would make at each of the following levels: 1-Federal 2-State 3-Local |
Federal-energy industry State- education funding Local- What roads to fix |
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Who makes up the judicial branch at each of the following levels: 1-Federal 2-State 3-Local |
Federal- U.S. Supreme court State-Supreme court Local- District court |
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What is their main job? |
evaluate laws |
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Give an example of a decision the judicial branch would make at each of the following levels: 1-Federal 2-State 3-Local |
federal- same sex marriage State- review court decisions Local- decides on innocent or guilty |
