US Constitution 5.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? Government & PoliticsConstitutional frameworks of US governmentA2/A-levelEdexcel Created by: Rob_MackCreated on: 15-05-17 22:16 What is the convention where the US Constitution was created called? Philadelphia convention 1 of 27 What article of the Constitution outlines the powers of Congress? Article 1 2 of 27 What three main powers doe the constitution give to Congress? lay and collect taxes, coin money and declare war 3 of 27 What article of the Constitution outlines the powers of the Executive? Article 2 4 of 27 What article of the Constitution established the Supreme Court Article 3 5 of 27 What majority in both houses does an amendment need to be ratified? 2/3 6 of 27 How many amendments have been passed in total? 33 7 of 27 What majority of state legislatures must ratify an amendment? 3/4 8 of 27 What part of the Constitution makes up the Bill of Rights? First 10 amendments 9 of 27 What does the 1st amendment guarantee? Basic rights of freedom of speech, religion etc. 10 of 27 What does the 2nd amendment protect? The right to 'keep and bear arms' 11 of 27 What does the 5th amendment protect? The right of silence to prevent self-incrimination 12 of 27 What does the 8th amendment decree? 'Cruel and unusual' punishments should not be committed 13 of 27 What do many Republicans infer from the 10th amendment? Protection of states' rights to make their own decisions 14 of 27 What is the primary function of the 13th, 14th and 15th amendments? Implemented to end slavery after Civil War and guarantee rights to former slaves 15 of 27 What power does the 16th amendment give to the federal government? Power to impose an income tax 16 of 27 What did the 22nd amendment do? Limited the President to two terms 17 of 27 What did the 26th amendment do? Lowered voting age to 18 18 of 27 How many amendments have been passed in the last 210 years? 17 19 of 27 What does 'seperation of powers' refer to? The theory of government that distributes political power along three separate branches of government. 20 of 27 Who said that 'it is the institutions that are separate, not the powers'? Richard Neudstadt 21 of 27 Name a check the Executive branch has on the Judiciary It appoints judges to the courts 22 of 27 Name a check the Judiciary has on the executive Can declare executive actions unconstitutional 23 of 27 Name a check the Judiciary has on Congress Can declare laws unconstitutional 24 of 27 Name 3 checks that Congress has on the judiciary May impeach Supreme Court justices, can reject appointments to the court, can pass constitutional amendments to overrule court decisions 25 of 27 Name 3 checks that Congress has on the executive May reject appointments, may impeach president, may override president's veto 26 of 27 Name 2 checks the Executive has on Congress May veto bills, can adjourn Congress in certain situations 27 of 27
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