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| amendment | Way to change the Constitution. |
| Anti-Federalist arguments against adopting the Constitution | objections to ratification process, importance of States' rights, concern for God |
| article | is one of the seven numbered sections of the Constitution |
| rule of law | the government and its officers must obey it, which is another |
| separation of powers | Creates three distinct branches of government: legislative, executive, and judicial. |
| Anti-Federalist | those for whom the Constitution represented a too-powerful central government |
| ratification | Patrick Henry opposed the ratification of the Constitution |
| checks and balances | Keep one branch of government from dominating the actions of the others. |
| Bill of Rights | The first 10 amendments |
| executive agreement | carries the same force of law as a treaty |
| formal amendment | changes to the written provisions of the Constitution may be made only through it. |
| unconstitutional | a governmental action that denies someone fair and equal treatment under the law |
| following statements about the inauguration of George Washington as the first U.S. president is true | it followed his unanimous election in the Electoral College, it took place in New York City, the country's temporary capital, and it came after the ratification of the Constitution |
| The Federalist was written to | win support for the Constitution in New York |
| With the words, "We the People," the Constitution establishes its authority on the basis of | Popular Sovereignty |
| Which statement about the Bill of Rights is true | The amendments arose from the controversey over ratification of the Constitution, the amendments guaranteee such basic rights as freedom of expression and fair and equal treatment before the law, and the amendments are the first ten of the Constitution |
| Changes to the Constitution by means other than formal amendment | result from the daily experiences of government |
| Which of the following best describes the concept of limited government? | government must operate within certain bounds set by the government |
| Which of the following is a method of formal amendment? | proposal by 2/3's of Congress and ratification by 3/4's of State legislatures |
| The basic constitutional rights of the people were FIRST set out in the | Bill of Rights |
| Which of the following is true of the use of executive agreement | extends the President's power, carries the same legal force as a treaty, and can be used to avoid the lengthy treay-making process. |
| Judiciary Act of 1789 was an example of | congressional change to the Constitution |
| President's power to veto an act of Congress is an example of | checks and balances |
| Which of the following accounts for the ability of the Constitution to endure for more than 200 years? | built-in provisions for accomodating change |
| The Bill of Rights guarantees all of the following | fair treatment before the law, freedom of expression, and freedom of belief |
| Which of the following is true of the Constitution | It sets guidelines within which the government must operate, it is open to interpretation, and it is the highest form of law in the U.S. |
| Each of the four methods of formal amendment | Demonstrates the principle of federalism |
| Which of the following statements about constitutional change is TRUE | Some have been proposed and ratified as formal amendments. |
| The objections of the Anti-Federalists can be BEST summed up as | a fear that the small states would not have a say in the new government |
| The Federalist can be called a “campaign document” because it | was written to convince voters to support the new Constitution |
| The government is held accountable for its actions under which of the following principles of government? | Rule of law |
| The concept of separation of powers is a means to what end | limited government |
| Ratification by which of the following is considered to be most in keeping with the principle of popular sovereignty | conventions |
| Which branch of the Federal Government plays the largest role in the formal amendment process? | the legislative branch |
| Once ratified, a constitutional amendment may only be changed by | another amendment |
| Which branch of government can declare an act of Congress to be unconstitutional? | Judicial Branch |
| What powers do the President and Congress have over the appointment of Supreme Court justices? | President = appoint Justices Congress= approve or reject Presidential appointments |
| Which branch of government can override a presidential veto? | Legislative Branch |
| How may Congress check a presidential veto? | overide the veto with a 2/3 vote |
| How can the judicial branch check executive actions? | declare executive Actions Unconsitutional |
| Name the one way that the executive branch can check the power of the judicial branch. | through its power to appoint federal judges |
