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U.S. Government Chapter 3
The Constitution/Three Branches of Government/ Amending the Constituion
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Criminal Justice
11th Grade
02/07/2013

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Term
The Constitution is based on the concept of _______ ________.
Definition
Popular Sovereignty
Term
This section of the Constitution states why it was written.
Definition
The Preamble
Term
Article I of the Constituion created the vocie of the people in this legislative body.
Definition
House of Representatives
Term
What are the congressional enumerated powers?
Definition
Expressed Powers
Term
This elevated the Supreme Court to a higher status, balancing the powers of the other branches.
Definition
Judicial Review
Term
This action between the President and the head of a foreign government does NOT require congressional approval.
Definition
Executive Agreement
Term
False speech intended to hurt another is called ________.
Definition
Slander
Term
Poll taxes hurt low-income African Americans because taxes were paid in order to _____.
Definition
Vote
Term
This action is required to override a presidential veto.
Definition
2/3 Vote of Each House
Term
The Framers provided this section of the Constitution so that it will grow with a changing nation.
Definition
Amendments
Term
Supreme Court decisions can only be overturned by the Court itself or by an ___________.
Definition
Amendment
Term
The Founders created a Constitution that could be adapted for the future through ________.
Definition
Amendments
Term
A proposed amendment can be ratified by two-thrids vote of each house or by a _________ __________.
Definition
National Convention
Term
Ratification of an amendment must come within this time limit.
Definition
7 Years
Term
The first 10 amendments are called the ______ ___ _______.
Definition
Bill of Rights
Term
This Amendment protects the freedom of speech.
Definition
1st Amendment
Term
The U.S. Constitution is divided into three parts. What are they?
Definition
The Preamble, The Articles, and The Amendments
Term
Which principle of the Constitution grants the president the authority to appoint federal judges?
Definition
Checks and Balances
Term
Ifthe Supreme Court rules a law unconstitutional, under which principle would the Court be exercising its authority?
Definition
Judicial Review
Term
Which constitutional principle divides power between national and state governments?
Definition
Federalism
Term
Under the system of checks and balances, the Courts have the power to ______________________________________.
Definition
Declare Laws and Actions Unconstitutional
Term
To whom does the system of checks and balances give the authority to confirm judges?
Definition
Senate
Term
Which branch does teh following things: regulate commerce, levy taxes, borrow money, raise and support armed forces?
Definition
Legislative Branch
Term
What are the powers of Congress called?
Definition
Expressed Powers
Term
U.S. laws, treaties with foreign nations, interpretations of U.S. Constitution, and admirality of maritime law are cases handled by whom?
Definition
Federal Courts
Term
What two factors determine federal court jurisdiction?
Definition
Subject Matter and Parties Involved
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Article II, Section 3 of the Constitution details this person's role in creating legislation.
Definition
President
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Which principle of the Constitution enables the Supreme Court to strike down legislation?
Definition
Judicial Review
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To protect liberty and specify its powers, the Framers gave Congress _______ _________.
Definition
Expressed Powers
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Federal courts do NOT have jurisdiction over cases involving ______.
Definition
Divorce
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