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Constitution_History Study Guide

Alexa Samuels US History 8th grade English 55 cards

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  1. 1rule of the people;Popular Sovereignty
  2. 2What is an example of popular sovereignty?"We the People..."
  3. 3elected representatives;Republicanism
  4. 4What is an example of Republicanism?Voting for: Presidents, Senators, and Mayors
  5. 5division of government into three branches;Separation of Powers
  6. 6each branch has power over the other two;Checks & Balances
  7. 7the idea that government may only use powers given to it by the people;Limited Government
  8. 8rights, liberties, and privileges;Individual Rights
  9. 9What is an example of Individual Rights?Bill of Rights
  10. 10What is an example of popular sovereignty in the preamble?"We the People..."
  11. 11What was the purpose of including a preamble in the Constitution?Answers Why
  12. 12What is the role of Congress?To Make Laws
  13. 13How long is a representative's term?2 Years
  14. 14How old do you have to be to be a Representative? How long do you have to be a citizen? What is the other qualification?25
    7
    You must live in the state you were voted to be a representative for.
  15. 15the process of accusing a public official of wrong-doing;Impeachment
  16. 16What determines how many representatives each state has?Population (1 out of every 30,000)
  17. 17How many senators are there from each state? How many members are in the Senate are there right now?2
    100
  18. 18How long is a Senator's term?6 Years
  19. 19H0w old do you have to be to be a Senator? How many years do you have to be a citizen? What is the other qualification?30
    9
    You must live in the state you were voted to be Senator in
  20. 20What is the Senate's role in impeachment trials?Run the Trial
    *Jury*
  21. 21How does a bill become a law?1. The House & Senate Approve the Bill
    2. The President Signs or Vetos the Bill
  22. 22What is the role of the President in regard to laws passed by Congress?VETO/Sign
  23. 23How can a bill become a law without the President's signature?It must be approved by 2/3 of the House.
  24. 24What big powers does congress have under the Constitution that were lacking in the Articles of Confederation?Tax & Regulate Trade
  25. 25buying and selling, trade;Commerce
  26. 26Why would the Founding Fathers want to promote science and the arts?Promote American Culture;
    Inventions help the Economy;
  27. 27Why do you suppose Congress was given the power to declare war instead of the President?It is more than One Person deciding.
  28. 28How does the elastic clause broaden the power of Congress?Necessary and Proper applies to all Laws
  29. 29Why did the Founders include the elastic clause?The Constitution could keep up with the Times
  30. 30their main role is to enforce laws;Executive
  31. 31How long is a president's term?Four Years
  32. 32How is the number of electors from each state determined?Equal to Senators and Representatives
  33. 33What is the minimum number of electors a state could have?3
  34. 34How old do you have to be to be president? How many years have you had to live in the U.S.? What is the last qualification?35
    14
    Natural-Born Citizen
  35. 35Whose advice and consent does the President need in order to make treaties?Senate
  36. 36What fraction of the Senate has to approve a treaty or appointment for it to be valid?2/3
  37. 37What offices can the President appoint people to?Ambassadors & Supreme Court Justices
  38. 38What is one of the Presidential duties? He shall from ___ to ___ give the ___ Information of the ___ of the ___.Time, Time
    Congress
    State, Union
  39. 39What two states split electoral votes?Nebraska & Maine
  40. 40How many votes does the candidate who wins the majority of the states popular votes?All
  41. 41How do you calculate the number of electoral votes for the state?Senators and Representatives
  42. 42How many total electoral votes are there? How many does it take to win?538
    270
  43. 43How long do federal judges serve for?During Good Behavior
  44. 44What does judicial review allow federal courts to determine?If laws are Constitutional or Not
  45. 45What group determines the punishment?Congress
  46. 46What does the United States guarantee to each state?Republican form of Government
  47. 47How can the Constitution be amended?2/3 Vote of both House (Congress)
    Convention
    3/4 States Ratify & Approve Legislature
  48. 48official approval;Ratification
  49. 49What does it mean that the Constitution is the Supreme Law of the Land?The Constitution rules over Everything
    (National Law)
  50. 50What are members of the government bound to support?The Constitution
  51. 51What check does the Congress have on the President when he wants to appoint a judge?Refuse to confirm Presidential Appointments
    (2/3 Senate)
  52. 52What check does the President have on Supreme Court when there's a vacancy on the court?Appoints Potential Judges
  53. 53What check does the President have on Congress when Congress passes a law?Can VETO Laws
  54. 54What check does the Supreme Court have on Congress when a law is questioned by a Lawsuit?Can Declare Laws Unconstitutional
  55. 55How do both the Supreme Court and Congress check the power of the Presidency?Impeachment

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8th grade US History Flashcards on Constitution_History Study Guide, created by Alexa Samuels on 08/11/2019.
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Alexa Samuels · Nov 2019
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