Allen civics unit 2 Process of the Constitution

Question 1

The power of the Judicial Branch to declare laws unconstitutional.

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JUDICIAL REVIEW

Question 2

Which of the following is an expressed power only?

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Regulate immigration

Question 3

Group of Pres electors who cast votes 4 president. Electors equal to # of members in Senate/House- population

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Electoral College

Question 4

What limits and separates powers between the 3 branches of government?

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SEPARATION OF POWERS

Question 5

Can you describe the Federalist and Anti-Federalist Papers? What did they promote?

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Yes

Question 6

Balance of the division of power between a strong national gov't & strong state governments

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FEDERALISM

Question 7

Explain Article 4/Federalism in terms of Expressed, Concurrent, and Reserved Powers

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IDK

Question 8

The first Constitution of the newly formed United States.

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Articles of Confederation

Question 9

Amendment and Ratification process specified in the Constitution.

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Super majority in Congress & 3/4 of states

Question 10

What topic was discussed and argued over the most during the Constitutional Convention?

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Representation

Question 11

Who is the “Father of the Constitution”?

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James Madison

Question 12

Power to levy/raise taxes is a concurrent power given to the States & Legislative Branch.

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True

Question 13

Can you describe the difference between federalism and confederalism?

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No

Question 14

To reverse a previous Amendment choice

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Repeal

Question 15

Who appoints Supreme Court Justices /secs of Exec Branch? Confirmation?

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President/Senate

Question 16

Electoral system in which the # of reps for a state is based on the state's population

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Proportional Representation

Question 17

Powers in the Constitution that are only given to the states.

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Reserved

Question 18

To formally change the Constitution

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Amendment

Question 19

Describe the 3/5 Compromise

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Why?

Question 20

The power to run systems of education is a reserved power given to the states.

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True

Questions 20