A couple of notes of interest for tonight.
- Big football game vs. Evans tonight at home. Come out and support your team.
- The Virginia Tech band and cheerleaders will be here to support the Ryan Clark scholarship.
- Get there early, a few thousand tickets have already been sold.
Questions:
Primary Documents – The United States Constitution
1. What are the purposes of the government created by the United States Constitution?
2. List the seven Articles and the basic purpose of each. (chart)
3. Compare Article I with Article II. Which article is longer and more detailed?
4. Identify two powers denied from Congress in the Constitution.
5. Identify two powers the Constitution prohibits from the States
6. What eligibility requirements does the Constitution establish for members of the House?
7. What eligibility requirements does the Constitution establish for members of the Senate?
8. How is representation in the United States House of Representatives determined?In the Senate?
9. What officers of the Senate are required by the Constitution?
10. The powers of the Constitution that are specifically granted to the branches of government or to office
holders are called expressed powers.
a. Identify two expressed powers of the president
b. What are the expressed powers of the vice president?
c. Identify four expressed powers of Congress.
11. Explain in your own words the importance of Article I, Section 8, Clause 18.
12. List and explain the three powers expressly denied Congress.
13. List and explain three powers denied the states.
14. List and explain the powers of the President.
15. According to the principle of checks and balances, each branch of the government must have control over the other branches. Look at the first three articles of the Constitution and identify one of each type of checks and balances.
Indicate where each power is listed in the Constitution.
• A power that the executive branch has over the legislative
branch:
This can be found in what article/section of the Constitution
• A power that the executive branch holds over the judicial
branch.
This can be found in what article/section of the Constitution
• A power that the legislative branch holds over the executive
branch.
This can be found in what article/section of the Constitution
• A power that the legislative branch holds over the judicial
branch.
This can be found in what article/section of the Constitution
• A power that the judicial branch holds over the executive
branch.
This can be found in what article/section of the Constitution
• A power that the judicial branch holds over the legislative
branch.
This can be found in what article/section of the Constitution
16. How are the lower courts created?
17. How many justices are required on the Supreme Court?
18. What are the methods to amend the Constitution?
