Civics_Ch2_Study-Guide


 * Pennsylvania Civics – Chapter 2 The U.S. Constitution**
 * Study Questions**

__Past Chapter Questions__
 * 1) What is the top responsibility of a citizen in Democracy?
 * 2) What is the naturalization process?
 * 3) Which document says we have life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness as inalienable rights?
 * 4) Which document created our first government?
 * 5) What date did the U.S. declare independence?
 * 6) What are 2 symbols of freedom?
 * 7) What is the purpose of government? (You could have several correct answers)

__Questions from the chapter__:
 * 1) What developed in Ancient Greece, in Athens? D-
 * 2) What developed in Ancient Rome? R--
 * 3) What are the three levels of government? N--, S, and L--
 * 4) What are the three branches of government? L-, E--, and J---
 * 5) What was the Great Awakening? S or c-- revival started by G- W
 * 6) What is the purpose of government according to Thomas Jefferson? (1) adore G_, (2) exercise f_ (don’t w_ spending), (3) keep the b_ guys from h_ people, (4) encourage f e_ - friendly to b, (5) protect p_ and e
 * 7) What are the 6 parts of the Preamble?
 * 8) What was the English document that gave us the checks and balances idea?
 * 9) Where was the Constitutional Convention held?
 * 10) Who came up with the Great Compromise?
 * 11) When is Constitution Day?
 * 12) Who began the Constitutional Convention and was the presiding officer?
 * 13) Who was the Father of the Constitution?
 * 14) Who was the peacekeeper at the convention?
 * 15) James Wilson said good civil law is based on the B
 * 16) Our government is one with consent of the government or p s--
 * 17) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11px;">Our nation is one of rule by the people or a d
 * 18) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11px;">The type we have is one in which we elect leaders to make decisions for us, or a r__---__
 * 19) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11px;">The U.S. has a strong central gov’t but the states have power too, called a f-- system.
 * 20) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11px;">Our government’s power is divided to keep it from being too powerful – s- of p--
 * 21) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11px;">Our gov’t has a system that makes sure each branch doesn’t abuse power – c- and b---
 * 22) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11px;">Which part of the Constitution tells the goals? P---
 * 23) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11px;">Which part of the Constitution tells how the government works? A---
 * 24) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11px;">Which part of the Constitution fixes any problems? A
 * 25) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11px;">Presidents have the power to reject a bill, called the power to v---
 * 26) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11px;">The President is elected by the E--- C--
 * 27) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11px;">Form of checks and balances, which the courts can declare a law unconstitutional is called J--- R-
 * 28) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11px;">This power was first used in M-- v. M--- a major Supreme Court case.
 * 29) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11px;">What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called? B--- of R---
 * 30) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11px;">Which clause in the Constitution says that states must accept other state records? F--- F- and C Clause
 * 31) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11px;">Which clause in the Constitution says that states can't pass laws that violate the Constitution? S--- Clause
 * 32) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11px;">Why could our Constitution last forever?
 * 33) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11px;">How many total amendments are there on our Constitution?
 * 34) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11px;">Article 1 is on the L_ Branch, which makes the laws and consists of the C_, which is divided into the S and H_ of R.
 * 35) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11px;">Article 2 is on the E_ Branch and enforces the laws and consists of the P.
 * 36) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11px;">Article 3 is on the J_ Branch and interprets the laws and consists of the S C_.
 * 37) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11px;">Mayflower Compact was the first example of gov’t with consent of the governed or p-- s
 * 38) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11px;">A government with specific restrictions on its power is l government. L-- g---
 * 39) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11px;">Our Constitution can possibly last forever since it can be changed with a
 * 40) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11px;">How many are there total?
 * 41) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11px;">Baron de Montesquieu influenced the principle of c- and b---
 * 42) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11px;">How did the Constitution solve the problem of printing money? Only Congress can c--- money
 * 43) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11px;">What was an argument made by the Federalists? What about the Anti-Federalists?
 * 44) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11px;">What is necessary for the future success of our country? To know the C-

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