06.0 Entry Test Flashcards The Constitution

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The goal of the Framers of the Constitution was to establish a limited government, in which the powers of government are __________________.

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strictly defined

Front

How does the Constitution provide for the separation of powers?

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By separating the legislative, executive, and judicial powers of government.

Front

Which entity has the power to interpret the Constitution and decide whether or not actions by the legislative and executive branches are allowed?

Back

the Supreme Court

Front

The Constitution has changed over time as a result of formal __________________.

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amendment

Front

What is a way that the Constitution has changed other than by formally amending it?

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The language of the Constitution has been subject to different interpretations.

Front

The number of representatives from each state in the House is based on the state’s _________________.

Back

population

Front

How many senators does each state send to Congress?

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two

Front

Which branch of the federal government makes the nation’s laws?

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legislative

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What is the Supreme Court’s power of judicial review?

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to determine whether legislative or executive actions violate the Constitution

Front

What is the right of due process?

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the established procedures a government must follow in taking action against a citizen