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Chapter 2: The Constitution (p. 28-58)
Judicial Branch
23. How did the 17th Amendment change the accountability of a senator?
The 17th Amendment changes the accountability of a senator by making their term 6 years.
24. Give 2 examples of how the separation of powers have become what one scholar has called
separate institution sharing powers.
The three governmental branches work together to form the central government that has all the
power in the nation.
25. What are checks and balances?
They are certain powers that one branch has over another to keep them in line.
26. What is the difference between enumerated and implied powers?
Enumerated powers are listed in the constitution, implied powers are powers that will be needed in
the future.
27. What is so special about the final paragraph of Article I, section 8?
It allows congress to pass any law that they need to carry out the Enumerated powers.
28. What are the most important powers given to the President in Article II?
It is the commander in chief of the military, can sign and veto legislation, and has the power to
appoint ambassadors.
29. Whose job is it to determine what the Constitution actually meant?
The job to interpret the Constitution falls under the Supreme Court.
30. What is the Full Faith and Credit Clause? Where is it found?
The Full Faith and Credit Clause is a clause that makes the States respect the laws of other states.
It is found in the first section of Article IV.
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Period 4
31. Why is the supremacy clause the linchpin of the entire federal system?
The supremacy clause is the linchpin of the system because without the Constitution, the
government would have little actual political power.
32. What does ratification mean?
Ratification means to sign a formal document to make it valid.