Constitutional Terms Mini-Quiz 20 points

Answer the following questions using your notes:  1) Name the three branches of government. (3)  2) What kind of vote is needed in both houses of Congress to override a presidential veto? (1)  3) What is the process of the Supreme Court deciding the constitutionality of a law called? (1)

 4) Why is the elastic clause in the Constitution called elastic? (1)  5) Think about the concept of federalism. List one thing only states can do, one thing only the federal government can do, and one thing both types of governments can do. (3)

 6) Give two examples of the principle of checks and balances. (2)  7) How many amendments have been added to the Constitution? (1)  8) How many presidents have been impeached? (1)

 9) What does bicameral mean? What is important to know about the Senate and the House of Representatives? (3)  10) What do special interest groups do if they want to influence politicians? (1)  11) Explain in detail how the electoral college works. (2)  12) Why is the Constitution called a “living” document? (1)