《Lesson 9The American Constitution》.ppt

Lesson 9 The American Constitution FEDERALISM SEPARATION OF POWERS JUDICIAL REVIEW THE BILL OF RIGHTS glossary bind draft article the Bill of Rights amendment fundamental law federalism separation of powers judicial review civil rights and liberties summary Definition of U.S. Constitution, federalism, separation of powers, judicial review and the Bill of Rights The 4 most publicized constitutional principles Authorities states and federal government Establishment of judicial review Reading questions A How is the U.S. Constitution defined? Which about the U.S. Constitution is right? _____ A. Made in 1791 B. 17 amendments C. Longest in the world D. 7 articles 3. What are the most publicized constitutional principles? 4. Which about the history before the Constitution is wrong? ____ A. In 1781 there was a weak central government. B. Massachusetts, Vermont and New York had a war. C. The national government before 1787 could made treaties. D. New York once restricted the use of New York harbor. 5. What does federalism mean? 6. In what areas do states have exclusive authority? How about federal government? 7. In what areas do state and federal governments share authority? 8. What is every branch of federal government composed of? 9. What does checks and balances mean? 10. According to checks and balances, the Congress may not ___. A. pass a bill B. campaign for constitution amendment C. sign a bill D. override president’s veto Reading questions B How is “judicial review” defined? Which is right about judicial review? A. It is not provided in the U.S. Constitution. B. According to the Constitution, federal courts can hear any cases arising from any law. C. The Constitution does not create the Supreme Court. D. Alexander Hamilton thought that the Supreme Court was the most powerful branch. 3. Why is the case Marbury v. Ma