Question

constitution - write down the number and answer the question (4pts)

1. write the three parts of the constitution in order. 1)

2)
3)

1. what are the first ten amendments called?

constitutional principles - write down the letter to the correct definition (6pts)
a. judicial review
b. federalism
c. popular sovereignty
d. limited government
e. checks and balances
f. separation of powers
____ 15. power to determine the constitutionality of a governmental act
____ 16. the executive, legislative, and judicial powers are divided among three independent and co - equal branches of government.
____ 17. division of power among a central, state, and local government.
____ 18. no government is all powerful, government is only limited to only those things the people have given it the power to do
____ 19. system of overlapping the powers of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches to permit each branch to check the others.
____ 20. government can govern only with the consent of the people
27 amendments - write down the amendment number that fits the description (8pts)
example. q. 1st - freedom of religion, speech, religion, assembly and petition
____ lists the ways one can become a u.s. citizen
____ reserved powers to the states
____ right against self - incrimination, double jeopardy, eminent domain
____ right to bear arms or have a firearm
____ courts shall not pose excessive bail or fines; no cruel/unusual punishment
____ abolished/ended slavery
____ protection from unlawful searches and seizures (must be done with warrant)
____ right to vote; minimum age is 18

Explanation:

1. The three - part structure of the U.S. Constitution is the Preamble, Articles, and Amendments.
2. The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution are called the Bill of Rights.
3. Judicial Review (A) is the power to determine constitutionality of a governmental act.
4. Separation of Powers (F) divides executive, legislative, and judicial powers among three independent branches.
5. Federalism (B) is the division of power among central, state, and local government.
6. Limited Government (D) means government has only the powers given by the people.
7. Checks and Balances (E) is the system of overlapping powers for branches to check each other.
8. Popular Sovereignty (C) means government can govern only with people's consent.

For the 27 Amendments part:

• The ways to become a U.S. citizen are listed in the 14th Amendment.
• Reserved powers to the states are in the 10th Amendment.
• The right against self - incrimination, double jeopardy, etc. is in the 5th Amendment.
• The right to bear arms is in the 2nd Amendment.
• No excessive bail, etc. is in the 8th Amendment.
• Slavery was abolished by the 13th Amendment.
• Protection from unlawful searches is in the 4th Amendment.
• The right to vote with 18 as the minimum age is in the 26th Amendment.

Answer:

1. Preamble, Articles, Amendments
2. Bill of Rights
3. A. Judicial Review
4. F. Separation of Powers
5. B. Federalism
6. D. Limited Government
7. E. Checks and Balances
8. C. Popular Sovereignty

For 27 Amendments:

• 14th
• 10th
• 5th
• 2nd
• 8th
• 13th
• 4th
• 26th