American Gov’t SLO’s review
Day 1
• Topics:
• Standard 3 Constitution
• Standard 4 organization of national government
• Standard 5 Federal System
• Quizlets for today:
• “Constitution”
• “Federalism”
Agenda for the day
1. Quizlet to refresh
2. Review game
3. Web quests over standards 3,4,5
Review game
Ratification of the U.S. Constitution
What was the central issue between the
Federalists and the Anti-Federalists?
Ratification
a. Taxes
b. Size of the central government
What did the Anti-Federalists want added
before they would ratify the Constitution?
In this governmental
system, power is
divided between
national and state
governments.
Popular
sovereignty
Federalism
Separation of
powers
Checks and
balances
Judicial review
Limited
government
The Constitution limits
the powers of the
government by making
explicit grants of
authority.
Popular
sovereignty
Federalism
Separation of
powers
Checks and
balances
Judicial review
Limited
government
Each of the three branches
of government has its own
responsibilities.
Popular
sovereignty
Federalism
Separation of
powers
Checks and
balances
Judicial review
Limited
government
People are the source of
government
Popular
sovereignty
Federalism
Separation of
powers
Checks and
balances
Judicial review
Limited
government
Each branch of the
government holds
some control over the
other two branches
Popular
sovereignty
Federalism
Separation of
powers
Checks and
balances
Judicial review
Limited
government
Courts have power to
declare laws and
actions of Congress
and the president
unconstitutional.
Popular
sovereignty
Federalism
Separation of
powers
Checks and
balances
Judicial review
Limited
government
Checks and balances
What check does the President have over
Congress?
veto
“To form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, ensure domestic
Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general
Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty.”
This passage is from the _____________________ of the Constitution.
preamble
Which branch has the final authority on the
Constitution.
Structure of the Constitution
Article I___________________
Article II___________________
Article III__________________
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
The times they are a changin…...
The Founders created _________________ to allow for changes to the
Constitution.
amendments
The _______________ clause allows Congress to stretch its powers and
make laws that are “necessary and proper” for the country.
elastic
• The Bill of Rights protects individual liberties and the rights of the
_______________.
• states
• What are expressed or enumerated powers of Congress? Why do you
think the Founders included these?
• Powers that are specifically stated in the Constitution.
• Examples include the power to coin money, declare war, establish
post offices
• To keep them from becoming too powerful of a branch
What action is required to override a
presidential veto?
The first 10 amendments to the Constitution are called the
_______________________.
Bill of Rights
The ________________ clause makes the acts
and treaties of the United States paramount to
those of the United States.
What is the main task of the Legislative
Branch (Congress)?
Which Supreme Court Case established…..
The “necessary and proper”
clause (elastic clause)
Judicial review
Supreme Court’s ability to review
constitutionality of laws
McCulloch vs. Maryland
Marbury vs. Madison