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study guide: Constitution & Bill of Rights
study guide: Constitution & Bill of Rights
13-15
who can propose an amendment to the constitution?
a: congress or a national convention
how can a propose amendment to the constitution be ratified?
a: 3/4 vote of the state legislative by 3/4 of the state convention
why did several states refuse to approve the constitution?
a: they didnt like the Bill of Rights
1-2
9-12
16-18
why is the constitution called a living document?
what is the principle which gives the supreme court the power to declare a law unconstitutional?
a: judicial review
how can citizens directly participate in government?
6-8
a: vote for someone and political parties
what are the powers which are shared by state and national governments?
a: collect taxes, build roads, borrow money, and regulate education
a: we still change the document today
why were the ninth and tenth amendments included in the constitution?
what is the name for the shared power between the national and state governments?
a: federalism
what are the duties of the executive branch?
a: enforce law, negotiate treaty, maintain military/ navy
a: to help keep a proper balance of rights & power
why did the delegates to the convention decide to start the Preamble to the Constitution with the "we the people?"
why did the framers of the constitution choose to use the principle of majority rule?
what is the responsibility that is required along with the right of freedom of the press?
a: helped people get what they wanted in there government
a: you must not spread false accusations or public
a: because power came from the people not God, President, Government, etc.
what is the main responsibility of the judicial branch?
what is meant by " due process of law" included in the fifth amendment?
interprets law & judges whether law and executive action is unconstitutional
a: the gov. must follow clear rules & act responsibly as it carries out the law
3-5
what is the primary job of congress?
a: establish federal court
what is the final step before a bill becomes a law?
a: must go to supreme court & be approved
why does each state have two senators?
a: so every state has equal part in congress