Chapter 9: The Constitution Questions
Directions: Read pages 125 – 130 & answer the questions for each section. Be sure to be neat & specific. When
you are done staple the questions to your answers & turn them in.
9.5: The Judicial Branch
1. What is the term length for Supreme Court Justices
2. Who has the power to resolve issues involving national laws?
3. Who has the power to settle disputes between different states?
4. How many members of the Supreme Court are there?
9.6: Checks & Balances
1. What can the legislative branch do if the president vetoes a bill?
2. Who has the power to review all laws & treaties of the United States?
3. Who must approve all judges, cabinet members & ambassadors that the president appoints?
4. Define Checks & Balances
9.7: The Amendment Process
1. Define Amendment
2. Who has the power to propose amendments to the Constitution of the United State?
3. Who approves amendments to the Constitution?
4. How many amendments have been made to the Constitution?
5. Which amendment gave women the right to vote?
9.8: Federal System
1. Who has the power to print & coin money?
2. What is the “supreme law of the land” & how does it affect what states can do?
3. Why do states need to be concerned about laws passed in other states?
4. Define Federalism
5. Define Interstate Commerce
Chapter 9: The Constitution Questions
Directions: Read pages 125 – 130 & answer the questions for each section. Be sure to be neat & specific. When
you are done staple the questions to your answers & turn them in.
9.5: The Judicial Branch
1. What is the term length for Supreme Court Justices
2. Who has the power to resolve issues involving national laws?
3. Who has the power to settle disputes between different states?
4. How many members of the Supreme Court are there?
9.6: Checks & Balances
5. What can the legislative branch do if the president vetoes a bill?
1. Who has the power to review all laws & treaties of the United States?
2. Who must approve all judges, cabinet members & ambassadors that the president appoints?
3. Define Checks & Balances
9.7: The Amendment Process
6. Define Amendment
1. Who has the power to propose amendments to the Constitution of the United State?
2. Who approves amendments to the Constitution?
3. How many amendments have been made to the Constitution?
4. Which amendment gave women the right to vote?
9.8: Federal System
6. Who has the power to print & coin money?
1. What is the “supreme law of the land” & how does it affect what states can do?
2. Why do states need to be concerned about laws passed in other states?
3. Define Federalism
4. Define Interstate Commerce