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Why is the Constitution considered a living document? 2. The Separation of powers ensures what 3 branches of government? 3. The Federalist system ensures what 3 levels of government? 4. What is the significance of Marbury v. Madison? 5. Define judicial review. 6. How is power divided amongst the States and the Federal Government?

7. The Constitution is divided in to seven major sections called Preamble=Introduction & 6 Important info or clauses in the Articles principals of American gov Article 1 creates Article 2 creates Article 3 creates Article 4 = Article 5= Article 6 = Article 7= 9. For 26 out of the 27 of the amendments passed have been proposed by and ratified by 10. The federalist system in the US ensures that the and the have a say in amending the Constitution.

11. Even though the general population does not vote directly for the ratification of amendments their votes are expressed through their elected 12. When considering an amendment a state can or with the option to reconsider later. (ORDER OF WORDS MATTERS) 14. What types of rules or practices has Custom dictated?

15. The Rule of Law means that… 16. The "Supreme Law of the Land" is the 17. The only source of governmental power is the _ popular sovergienty. 18. Limited Government means the government must … 19. The first ten amendments to the Constitution are known as the

20. What amendment granted women suffrage? 22. The process in which the Supreme Court may review a law to determine its constitutionality is called what? 23. What does it mean when the Court rules something as Unconstitutional?

24. A pact made by the President with the head of a foreign state that does not require Congressional approval. 25. What does bicameral mean?

26. The president may not appoint an official to represent a state without first seeking that state senators approval is an example of 27. What is the term length for a House of Representatives member? A senator? 28. Which amendment made slavery illegal? Amending the Constitution AMENDING THE CONSTITUTION