Solutions
1. What is the term for more than one branch of government having authority over the same power?
checks and balance
2. What is the term for the introductory sentences of the Constitution?
preamble
3. What is the name for the first 10 admendments of the Constitution?
Bill of Rights
4. What is the purpose of the first 10 admendments?
Protection for individuals from the against interference of the federal government.
5. Which branch of governement has power over treason?
Judicial
6. What is treason and how may it be proved?
Giving a hostile foreign government aid and comfort.
7. What year was the constitution approved?
1787
8. What year did the constituion take affect?
1788
9. Why was the constitution created?
The economy was bad. The states were interfering with the flow of money.
10. What form of government is the United States?
Federal
11. Where is the judicial power of the US vested?
Supreme Court
12. Which area of the law does the right to counsel apply?
Criminal
13. What are the names of the two bodies of congress established by Article I of the Constitution
House of Representatives and the Senate
14. What are the title and names for the leader (top person) of each body of Congress
and how does each become the leader?
The House is presided over by a Speaker, who is directly elected by the members of the House. The Vice-President is President of the Senate, but he/she only votes if there is a tie. The Senate also chooses a President Pro Tempore to preside in the Vice-President's absence
15. How often are Members of each body Congress elected?
Congress - House 2 years Senate - 6 years
16. How are the number of Members of each body of Congress determined?
The House of Representatives is currently composed of four hundred and thirty-five members. Each of the fifty states is allocated one or more representatives based on its population which is calculated on a decennial basis (once in ten years). The House of Representatives is currently composed of four hundred and thirty-five members. Each of the fifty states is allocated one or more representatives based on its population which is calculated on a decennial basis (once in ten years) Each state chooses two senators, regardless of that state's population.
17. Identify ten powers of Congress provided by the Constitution?
1. Collect taxes 2. Borrow money 3. To coin money 4. punish for counterfeitng money 5. punish pirates on high seas 6. to declare war 7. provide a navy 8. create rules on the navy 9. issue trade marks and copy rights 10. establish post offices.
18. Name and describe two Limits on Congress?
1. Congress from passing laws ex post facto, which means after the fact. 2. Congress cannot suspend the writ of habeas corpus ( a legal term requiring police to bring defendants before a judge)
19. Are any branches of the government self-checking? If not, state why not. If so
name the branch(es) and provide any examples
20. Name three powers prohibited of the states
Article 1 1. Cant make money 2. No expost facto law 3. cant give bills of credit
21. Name ten rights granted by the Amendments to the Constitution
1. freedom of religion, speech, the press, assembly, petition. 2. right to keep and bear arms as part of a well-regulated militia. 3. Bans the forced quartering of soldiers. 4. No unreasonable searches and seizures; 5. due process, self-incrimination, double jeopardy, rules for eminent domain. 6. rights to a fair and speedy public trial, t 7. right to trial by jury in civil cases 8. No cruel and unusual punishment, and excessive fines or bail 9. Lists unrenumerated rights 10.Limits the powers of the federal government to only those specifically granted by the constitution.
22. Describe in detail how US federal laws are made. Include in your answer each step and by whom and
/what potential challenges and by whom/what and how a challenge overcome by whom/what?
1. A Bill is introduced by the house or senate 2. The Bill goes to Committee - Researched and changed is necessary. 3. Congress debates and votes . Both have to agree before it goes to the president 4. Presidential Action - Approve it, Veto it, No Action
23. Identity two powers of the President
Commander in Chief Pardons
24.. What is the President's power that illustrates civilian power over the US military?
Commander in Chief
25. How and for what reason may a President be removed from office?
Treason Bribery
26. What is the minimum age to be the president?
35/14
27. What does the Emolument Clause prohibit?
Prohibits federal officeholders from receiving any gift, payment, or other thing of value from a foreign state or its rulers, officers, or representatives.
28. Name one power of any branch of Government that no other branch of
government may restrain if exercised lawfully? Include in your answer the
branch of government and the power?
29. Name the clause that establishes the principle that each state must honor all
publice acts, records and judicial proceedings of other states. ?
full faith and credit claus
30. Name the clause that establishes the principle that a state may not discriminate
against the citizens of other states
privileges and immunities clause
31.Describe one way in which the constitution may be amended
2/3 vote by Congress and 3/4 approval by state legislatures.
32. Name the one law that was both added and repealed by Amendment to the Constitution
Prohibition
33. If a constitution is silent regarding a owner or right , who/what has authority over that power or right?. ?
reserved to the states and to the people
Additional 34. Explain the Commerce Clause?. ?
35. Explain Preemption . ?