1. Chapter 3 Study Guide
Using your notes, your book, and the powerpoints on the FB page, provide a brief
explanation of each term listed below to earn up to 5 extra credit points on your test.
Section 1
*Memorize the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution for 10 bonus points
Articles 1-7
What is the primary purpose of each article?
What is the Supremacy Clause?
Six Principles of the Constitution
1. Popular Sovereignty
2. Federalism (examples of powers given to the national govt. and powers given
to the state govts.)
3. Separation of Powers- 3 branches of govt.
4. Checks and Balances (How can each branch check the other two?)
5. Judicial Review
Marbury vs. Madison case
6. Limited Government
Section 2
What are expressed, or enumerated powers?
According to Article 1 of the Constitution, what are the 18 enumerated powers of
Congress? (separated into 3 categories)
What is the elastic clause?
According to Article 2, what are the specific powers given to the president?
How can the Supreme Court limit the power of Congress?
Section 3
What are the two main steps for amending the Constitution?
What are the two options for Step 1?
What are the two options for Step 2?
Which of these options are used most often?
Impeachment
Treaty vs. executive agreement
Judicial restraint vs. judicial review
Section 4
How many amendments are there in total?
Bill of Rights- first 10 amendments
Civil War Amendments- 13, 14, and 15
Amendments 18 and 21
19th Amendment
22nd Amendment
26th Amendment
27th Amendment