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Q&A: the Constitution

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  • What does "winners takes all" mean in the government?
    It means that the candidate who receives more votes will be the one elected and the other(s) lose everything.
  • Cite 3 principles of the Constitution.
    Judicial review, federalism, popular sovereignty, limited government, separation of powers, checks and balances.
  • Why did the Americans choose to create a republic instead of a direct democracy?
    So decisions would be made easily and to avoid the creation of factions.
  • What is the system of government called that unites the states under one government?
    Federalism
  • Which amendment protects the powers of the states?
    10th Amendment
  • What does gridlock mean?
    The impossibility to govern because two branches keep restricting each others decisions or actions.
  • What is the name of the branch of government that enforces, executes, and carries out laws?
    Executive branch
  • Which organ/institution represents the legislative branch?
    the Congress
  • What's the name given to the writers of the Constitution?
    Framers
  • When was the Constitution writen?
    1787.
  • What does Amendment mean?
    A change or addition to previous laws.
  • The Constitution is divided in how many parts?
    3
  • What are the 3 branches of the federal government?
    Legislative, Executive and Judiciary branches.
  • Who believed that each generation was a "distinct nation"?
    Thomas Jefferson
  • Cite 3 principles of the Constitution.
    Judicial review, federalism, popular sovereignty, limited government, separation of powers, checks and balances.
  • Cite the 3 parts of the Constitution.
    Preamble, Articles and Amendments
  • How many amendments were added to the Constitution until now?
    26
  • How can factions be defined?
    A majority with the same interests or a minority who actively participates in politics.
  • Why were the first 10 amendments created?
    To guarantee Americans' personal freedoms.
  • Which is the principle thatdecides if any governmental law or action is constitutional or not?
    Judicial review
  • Why is the electoral college a reson people use to critize the Constitution?
    Because since the candidate that wins by the popular vote may not be elected, people argue that it goes against democracy.
  • What is the main goal of a political party?
    To win elections
  • The ______ is the people's absolute power.
    vote
  • What do amendments essencially represent?
    The views and needs of different generations.
  • By the power of ___________________ each branch of the government is authorized to check or restrain some powers of the others.
    checks and balances
  • It is the ___________ that has the duty to create new laws for the country.
    legislative
  • An amendment needs a _____________ for it to be ratified.
    super majoritiy
  • Why does the Constitution begin with "We the People"?
    Because it was writen by the people for the people.
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