US gov chap 3-4 test
What two amendments are directly related to federalism?
9th and 10th amendments
Give one example of the Privileges and Immunities Clause
When a state tries to deny a nonresident citizen the right to pursue their profession.
What was George Washington's views of political power?
Dangerous force. He disliked them.
What is the one thing in the Constitution that can never be changed?
Equal representation in the senate
Where does the idea of Separation of Powers come from?
state governments
Which amendment did not have a time limit to be ratified?
19th amendment
Describe the concept of Separation of powers
Divides government into 3 branches:
Legislative, executive, and judicial
Delegated powers
Powers that are specifically assigned to the various branches of the federal government
Reserved powers
Any power not given to the national government is reserved for the states
Implied powers
Congress/national government does possess some powers that are not given by the constitution
Concurrent powers
The national government also SHARES certain powers with states.
Rule of Law
Every person is subject to the law, including lawmakers, law enforcement officials, and judicials
Five ways the Constitution can be informally amended?
1. Landmark court decision
2. Executive action
3. Political party practices
4. Basic legislation by Congress
5. Custom/tradition
Two ways the Constitution can be formally amended?
1. Proposal by congress, ratification by states
2. Proposal by a national government, ratification by states
How many amendments are in the Constitution today?
27 amendments
How many amendments have been approved by congress?
33 amendments
Marbury v. Madison
Judicial review
McCulloch v. Maryland
National Bank
What basic rights are guaranteed by the 1st amendment?
Freedom of speech, religion, press, etc.
What is federalism?
The national government sharing power with state and local governments.
What is judicial review?
The power of the courts to decide if government actions are constitutional or not
What is the elastic clause?
When the national government must make laws that are “necessary & proper” for the country.
What is an example of elastic clause?
President Carter lowers speed limit to 55 mph nation-wide on interstates.
What is popular sovereignty?
People are the source of the government's power
Amendments 1-10
Bill of Rights
Amendments 13-15
13-ended slavery
14-citizenship rights
15-right to vote for males
18th amendment
Banned all alcohol in the US from 1920 to 1933.
19th amendment
Prohibits denying the right to vote on the basis of sex
21st amendment
ended the prohibition era of the alcohol ban
22nd amendment
limits the number of times a person can be elected for president
26th amendment
lowered voting age from 21 to 18
Who was John Marshall?
The 4th chief justice of US supreme court
What is the supremacy clause?
The national policy ALWAYS takes priority
How many articles in the US Constitution?
7
What is an amendment?
A change to the constitution
Which president started the "no third-time" tradition? Which one broke it?
George Washington started it, and Franklin Roosevelt broke it
What does Article 5 of the Constitution do?
Explains how to amend/change the constitution
Examples of delegated powers
Examples of reserved powers
Examples of implied powers
Examples of concurrent powers
Principles associated with the Constitution: Popular Sovereignty
People are the source of the government's power
Principles associated with the Constitution: Limited government
Government must follow laws
Principles associated with the Constitution: Judicial review
The power of the courts to decide if government actions are constitutional or not
Principles associated with the Constitution: Separation of powers
Legislative: makes laws
Judicial: interprets laws
Executive: carries out laws
Principles associated with the Constitution: Checks and Balances
States that 3 branches of government are not independent of one another. Each state has the power to check the other 2.
Principles associated with the Constitution: Federalism
National government will share powers with state and local governments