Questions and Answers
What are 'Necessary and Proper' laws also known as?
What is the term for jurisdiction of federal courts related to an appeal?
Appeal to Congress
What is the term for a legal request or application to a higher court?
Petition
What does Article I of the Constitution describe?
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What does Article II of the Constitution describe?
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What does Article III of the Constitution describe?
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What is the term for the approval of an amendment?
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What is impeachment in context of federal officials?
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What does the First Amendment protect?
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What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?
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What concept is the Constitution based on that entails the authority of the people?
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What section of the Constitution states its purpose?
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What body was created by Article I of the Constitution to represent the voice of the people?
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Issuing search warrants is an example of a congressional enumerated power.
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What elevated the Supreme Court's status to balance the powers of other branches?
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What legal principle did the Supreme Court demonstrate under Chief Justice Earl Warren?
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What caused questions regarding the Equal Rights Amendment?
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The action between the President and the head of a foreign government requires congressional approval.
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What is the term for false speech intended to harm another?
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Why did poll taxes hurt low-income African Americans?
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Study Notes
Legislative and Constitutional Principles
- "Necessary and Proper" laws, also known as the elastic clause, allow Congress to pass laws required to carry out its powers.
- Article I of the Constitution outlines the legislative branch, which is responsible for making laws.
- The House of Representatives serves as the voice of the people, as established by Article I of the Constitution.
- Popular sovereignty emphasizes that the authority of the Constitution is derived from the people.
Articles of the Constitution
- Article II details the executive branch and its powers.
- Article III describes the Supreme Court, which interprets laws and ensures justice.
- The Preamble of the Constitution articulates the reasons for its creation and the intentions behind its framers.
Amendments and Rights
- The Bill of Rights comprises the first ten amendments, protecting individual liberties, including freedom of speech as stated in the First Amendment.
- Ratification refers to the official approval of amendments to the Constitution.
- Impeachment involves the House of Representatives accusing a federal official of misconduct.
Judicial Concepts
- Judicial restraint, as demonstrated under Chief Justice Earl Warren, advocates for the court to defer to the other branches in most cases.
- The Equal Rights Amendment faced turmoil as some states revoked their ratification, highlighting issues in constitutional amendments.
Additional Legal Concepts
- Appeals to Congress relate to the jurisdiction of federal courts in deciding cases.
- Bankruptcy is a legal petition filed by individuals or businesses unable to repay debts.
- Slander refers to false spoken statements that can harm another's reputation.
- Poll taxes were fees required to vote, disproportionately affecting low-income African Americans by limiting their voting rights.
Powers and Limitations
- Certain actions, such as establishing diplomatic relations, can be taken by the President without Congressional approval, reflecting the separation of powers.
- Issuing search warrants is NOT an enumerated congressional power, illustrating limitations on legislative authority.
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