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List and Describe the 6 basic principles of the constitution. |
Popular Sovereignty- people have the power Limited Gov't- Gov can only do what is granted by the people Separation of Powers- Powers are divided between the branches Checks and Balances- each branch has a power to keep others in check Judicial Review- main power of the courts Federalism- powers are distributed in a geographical basis |
PLSCJF |
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Explain the necessary and proper clause (include the article and clause). |
Article 1 Clause 18 -Congress has the power to make laws that care for the better of the country |
-New Born Baby, Adult at last |
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Explain the concepts of separation of powers and checks and balances and how they support each other. |
Separation of Powers- powers divided between 3 branches Checks and Balances- each branch has a power to keep the others in check |
S,+o.+P. = 3 |
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Identify Articles 1-3 of the constitution and include the main role of each branch along with their powers. LEJ |
Legislative Branch- to make laws Executive Branch- Create laws Judicial Branch- Interpret Laws, Judicial Review LEJ |
L E J |
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Describe the formal amendment process. |
1) Get a senator/representative to propose the amendment at House or Senate. 2)Get 2/3 majority vote 3) Go to other House and get 2/3 vote 4) 3/4 vote by states legislature or conventions |
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Explain the division of powers between the national government and state governments. (3 delegated powers). |
Expressed powers- written & described in the constitution (Article 1 Sect. 8) Implied Powers- Not written in constitution but used to help carry out expressed power in Article 1 clause 18. Inherent Powers- powers given to deal w/foreign affairs Coherent Powers- powers states and national gov't share |
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Identify and explain the 3 ways the national government is obligated to the states according to article IV. |
Guarantee a Republican form of gov't Protection from invasion and violence Respect for territorial integrity - national gov't must recognize all boundries |
Ayee Ayee I E I |
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Explain interstate relations. |
Promote federalism and cooperation between the states. |
FC<---->States |
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Veto |
constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body |
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Amendments |
an article added to the consitution |
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