Question 1

What are negative or checking powers? What negative powers does each branch hold over the others? How do those impact how the federal government functions?

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Question 2

Describe how the separation of powers system uses checks and balances to limit the power of the federal government. What are the major powers that each branch has and how can each branch check the others? Is the system effective?

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Question 3

Define each of the following terms and explain how they help make the Constitution a "living document": the "elastic clause," the "commerce clause," the "executive powers clause," and "judicial review."

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Question 4

Looking at the Constitution at the time of its ratification, what would you say were its strengths? What were its weaknesses? What were the consequences of those strengths and weaknesses for future generations of Americans? Would you say that today's Constitution still reflects these strengths and weaknesses?

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Question 5

Explain the different ways that the Constitution can be amended. What are the implications of these rules for the number of changes we make to our governing system, as well as the types of changes that are made? Do you believe it is too easy to amend the Constitution? Too hard? Support your answer with specific examples of amendments that have and have not been made to the Constitution.

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Question 6

Identify and discuss any three separate political compromises that shaped the Constitution. Why was it necessary to compromise on each of those issues? What alternatives were considered? Why was the compromise eventually adopted?

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Question 7

Because the Constitution was written more than 200 years ago, some people question its relevance in the modern United States. Do you believe the Constitution remains relevant to modern Americans? Why or why not? Base your answer on the discussion in the text rather than specific problems you may have with current political leaders.

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Quiz 2: The Constitution and the Founding

What are negative or checking powers? What negative powers does each branch hold over the others? How do those impact how the federal government functions?

Describe how the separation of powers system uses checks and balances to limit the power of the federal government. What are the major powers that each branch has and how can each branch check the others? Is the system effective?

Define each of the following terms and explain how they help make the Constitution a "living document": the "elastic clause," the "commerce clause," the "executive powers clause," and "judicial review."

Identify and discuss any three separate political compromises that shaped the Constitution. Why was it necessary to compromise on each of those issues? What alternatives were considered? Why was the compromise eventually adopted?