1. What is the term for more than one branch of government having authority over the same power?

2. What is the term for the introductory sentences of the Constitution?
Preamble
3. What is the name for the first 10 admendments of the Constitution?
Bill of rights pg. 79
4. What is the purpose of the first 10 admendments?
Ten of these amendments, known as the Bill of rights, were adopted in 1791 and embody a series of protections for the individual against various types of interference by the federal government. pg. 79 Simply: Protection for individuals against interference by the federal government.
5. Which branch of governement has power over treason?
Judicial Branch - Article Three of the United States Constitution establishes the judicial branch of the federal government. Under Article Three, the judicial branch consists of the Supreme Court of the United States, as well as lower courts created by Congress. Article Three empowers the courts to handle cases or controversies arising under federal law, as well as other enumerated areas. Article Three also defines treason.
6. What is treason and how may it be proved?
owing allegiance to the United States, levies war against them or adheres to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort within the United States or elsewhere, is guilty of treason https://constitutioncenter.org/interactive-constitution/articles/article-iii Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying War against them, or in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort. No Person shall be convicted of Treason unless on the Testimony of two Witnesses to the same overt Act, or on Confession in open Court.
7. What year was the constitution approved?
1787 The Constitution was written and signed in 1787. https://constitutioncenter.org/learn/educational-resources/constitution-faqs
8. What year did the constituion take affect?
On June 21, 1788, the Constitution became the official governing document of the United States of America when New Hampshire became the ninth of 13 states to ratify it .
9. Why was the constitution created?
problems arose because the nation was facing an economic crisis and state laws interfered with the free flow of commerce, a national convention was called, and the delegates drafted the U.S. Constitution. pg. 74 In short, It was formed because the nation was in an ecomonic crisis and state laws interfered with the free flow of commerce
10. What form of government is the United States?
a federal form of government , pg 74
11. Where is the judicial power of the US vested?
Article Three vests the judicial power of the United States in the Supreme Court, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Article_Three_of_the_United_States_Constitution
12. Which area of the law does the right to counsel apply?
The Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution, page 80
13. What are the names of the two bodies of congress established by Article I of the Constitution
Congress is divided into two institutions: the House of Representatives and the Senate. The two houses of Congress have equal but unique roles in the federal government. While they share legislative responsibilities, each house also has special constitutional duties and powers. https://www.visitthecapitol.gov/about-congress/two-bodies-one-branch
14. What are the title and names for the leader (top person) of each body of Congress
and how does each become the leader?
Speaker of the House is elected by majority of the House of Represenatives Vice President is the leader of the Senate elected by the people
15. How often are Members of each body Congress elected?
House every 2 years https://votesmart.org/education/congress#.XHwT27hOm00 Senators every 6 years - https://votesmart.org/education/senate-classes#.XHwUYbhOm01
16. How are the number of Members of each body of Congress determined?
Congress, made up of the 435 House and the 100 Senate seats Botes: http://www.ushistory.org/gov/6a.asp
17. Identify ten powers of Congress provided by the Constitution?
http://law2.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/conlaw/tax&spendpowers.html 1. to make laws (legislati The Congress shall have Power To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for the common Defence and general Welfare of the United States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises shall be uniform throughout the United States; To borrow Money on the credit of the United States; To regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and among the several States, and with the Indian Tribes; To establish an uniform Rule of Naturalization, and uniform Laws on the subject of Bankruptcies throughout the United States; To coin Money, regulate the Value thereof, and of foreign Coin, and fix the Standard of Weights and Measures; To provide for the Punishment of counterfeiting the Securities and current Coin of the United States; To establish Post Offices and post Roads; To promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts, by securing for limited Times to Authors and Inventors the exclusive Right to their respective Writings and Discoveries; To constitute Tribunals inferior to the supreme Court; To define and punish Piracies and Felonies committed on the high Seas, and Offences against the Law of Nations; To declare War, grant Letters of Marque and Reprisal, and make Rules concerning Captures on Land and Water; To raise and support Armies, but no Appropriation of Money to that Use shall be for a longer Term than two Years; To provide and maintain a Navy; To make Rules for the Government and Regulation of the land and naval Forces; To provide for calling forth the Militia to execute the Laws of the Union, suppress Insurrections and repel Invasions;
18. Name and describe two Limits on Congress?

19. Are any branches of the government self-checking? If not, state why not. If so
name the branch(es) and provide any examples
No, , a system of checks and balances allows each branch to limit the actions of the other two branches, thus preventing any one branch from exercising too much power. pg 75
20. Name three powers prohibited of the states
1. 1. interstate 2.privileges and immunities clause.3 It prevents a state from imposing unreasonable burdens on citizens of another state— pg 75
21. Name ten rights granted by the Amendments to the Constitution
1. Freedom of religion and speech 2. Right to bear arms 3. Right to not house military troops 4. No unreasonable searches and seizures of persons or property 5. Right to due process of law 6. Right to speedy trail 7. Right to Trail by Jury 8. No excessive bail or fine 9. Additional Rights 10. States and People can recieve powers that are undelegated.
22. Describe in detail how US federal laws are made. Include in your answer each step and by whom and
/what potential challenges and by whom/what and how a challenge overcome by whom/what?
https://votesmart.org/education/how-a-bill-becomes-law#.XHwKIrhOm00 1 House or Senate member introduce a piece of legislation called a bill 2. The Bill goes to committee where it is discussed 3. The Bill is than taken to the Floor Action - put on the calendar and debated a vote is then taken by the house and senate. If both vote against it , the Bill dies If both pass it The bill goes to the President to be signed into law. If one chamber says yes and the other no the bill can go to a Conference Chamber to be modified. Notes: As originally intended, the Bill of Rights limited only the powers of the national government. https://www.cliffsnotes.com/study-guides/american-government/congress/the-two-houses-of-congress https://votesmart.org/education/president#.XHwIgrhOm00
23. Identity two powers of the President
According to Article II of the Constitution the President has the following powers: 1. Serve as commander in chief of the armed forces 2. Commission officers of the armed forces 3.Grant reprieves and pardons for federal offenses (except impeachment) 4. Convene Congress in special sessions 5. Receive ambassadors 6.Take care that the laws be faithfully executed 7. Wield the "executive power" 8. Appoint Cabinet officials, White House staff and Supreme Court justices
24.. What is the President;s power that illustrates civilian power over the US military?
Commander in Chief
25. How and for what reason may a President be removed from office?
The Constitution provides, in express terms, that the President, as well as the Vice-President and all civil officers, may be impeached for “treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors.” https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/1867/01/the-causes-for-which-a-president-can-be-impeached/548144/
26. What is the minimum age to be the president?
(35) Eligibility : Must be a natural-born citizen of the United States (can be born abroad of parents who are American citizens) 2. Must be at least 35 years of age. 3.Must be a resident of the United States for at least 14 years
27. What does the Emolument Clause prohibit?
The emoluments clause, also called the foreign emoluments clause, is a provision of the U.S. Constitution (Article I, Section 9, Paragraph 8) that generally prohibits federal officeholders from receiving any gift, payment, or other thing of value from a foreign state or its rulers, officers, or representatives. https://www.britannica.com/story/what-is-the-emoluments-clause
28. Name one power of any branch of Government that no other branch of
government may restrain if exercised lawfully? Include in your answer the
branch of government and the power?
Commerce ??? https://www.sparknotes.com/us-government-and-politics/american-government/congress/section2/page/2/
29. Name the clause that establishes the principle that each state must honor all
publice acts, records and judicial proceedings of other states. ?
full faith and credit clause, pg 75
30. Name the clause that establishes the principle that a state may not discriminate
against the citizens of other states
privileges and immunities clause.3 pg 75
31.Describe one way in which the constitution may be amended
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/there-are-four-not-two-ways-to-amend-the-constitution/2016/08/18/058afcf2-6420-11e6-b4d8-33e931b5a26d_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.2004b1c165af There are actually four ways. (1) Both houses propose an amendment with a two-thirds vote, and three-fourths of the state legislatures approve. Twenty-six of the 27 amendments were approved in this manner. (2) Both houses propose an amendment with a two-thirds vote, and three-fourths of the states approve the amendment via ratifying conventions. Only the 21st Amendment, which repealed Prohibition, was passed in this manner. (3) Two-thirds of the state legislatures call on Congress to hold a constitutional convention, and three-fourths of the state legislatures approve the amendment. (4) Two-thirds of the state legislatures call on Congress to hold a constitutional convention, and three-fourths of the states approve the amendment via ratifying conventions.
32. Name the one law that was both added and repealed by Amendment to the Constitution
The Twenty-first Amendment (Amendment XXI) to the United States Constitution repealed the Eighteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which had mandated nationwide Prohibition on alcohol https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twenty-first_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution
33. If a constitution is silent regarding a owner or right , who/what has authority over that power or right?. ?
Tenth Amendment: Establishes that those powers neither delegated to the federal government nor denied to the states are reserved to the states and to the people. pg. 80