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Tuesday, 29 November 2005

Chapter 10 Study Questions and Answers

1.Describe Jefferson’s democratic style

Democratic style – he wanted to represent ordinary citizens
All people have the same rights

2.What did Jefferson mean in his inaugural speech when he said, “We are all Republicans, we are all Federalists?”
Jefferson tried to ease their fears.
Basically that everyone should be equal

3. Who did Jefferson choose to serve in his new cabinet?

James Madison – Secretary of State
Albert Gallatin – Secretary of Treasury

4. Name two Federalists programs Jefferson did not change? Describe one change he did make

Bank of the United States
Continued to pay state debts and allowed many Federalists to keep their jobs

CHANGED: Whiskey tax (repealed)
Also let the Alien and Sedition Acts run out.
He freed jailed citizens
Allowed immigrants to become citizens after 5 years

5.Why was the Supreme Court case Marbury vs. Madison such an important decision?

The Chief Justice (John Marshall) and the other justices of the Supreme Court made a precedent by deciding that the Judiciary Act was unconstitutional. Therefore the Supreme Court now had the power of Judicial Review (to declare a law unconstitutional)

6. What were two provisions of the Pickney Treaty of 1795?

Spain agreed to allow American to ship their goods down the Mississippi River and store the goods in New Orleans
Also settled the dispute of the northern border of Spanish Florida

7. Who was L’Ouverture and what part did he play in Napoleon’s plans for Louisiana?

L’Ouverture was the one who forced the French out of Haiti. Napoleon needed Haiti in order to build the North American Empire.
Therefore L’Ouverture ruined all Napoleon had for Louisiana

8. Who did Jefferson send to France in 1803?

James Monroe and Robert Livingston
They went to buy New Orleans for up to ten million
Results- Napoleon through Talleyrand offered the Louisiana Territory for fifteen million

9. What were the instructions given to Lewis and Clark?

Instructions: to map the country and make notes about the Native Americans
They were to study the climate, wildlife, and mineral resources of the land
Jefferson hoped they would find a route to the Pacific and develop trade with the Indians
How did Sacajaawea help the explorers?
Lewis and Clark worried how they would cross the steep Rocky Mts. Sacajaawea, a Shoshone Indian, offered to act as a guide and interpreter
The Shoshone Indians lived in the Rocky Mts.

10. Describe Zebulon Pike’s explorations of the West.

Pike set out from St. Louis.
He explored the upper Mississippi River, the Kansas and Arkansas rivers, and parts of Colorado and New Mexico
He saw a tall mountain in Colorado- named it Pikes Peak

11. Why did Jefferson blockade Tripoli?

When Jefferson refused to pay an even bigger bribe to protect American ships, Tripoli declared war on the U.S.
Therefore Jefferson ordered American ships to blockade the port of Tripoli
In the end Tripoli signed a treaty promising to leave American ships alone

12. Why were British ships impressing sailors?

Because of the war with France, the British navy needed all the sailors it could find

13. What was the purpose of the Embargo Act?

A) the purpose was to ban trading with other countries (especially Britain and France) Americans were upset over the impressments of their men

B) Embargo Act was replaced because it was hurting American merchants. Replaced the Embargo Act with the Non-Intercourse Act.

14. What did War Hawks hope to gain from war with Britain?

War Hawks – felt that Britain was insulting the U.S. by seizing American ships and sailors.
War Hawks hope to gain a sense of Nationalism (pride in or devotion to one’s own country)

16. What two things did the Battle of Tippecanoe do?
Battle of Tippecanoe

A) marked the beginnings of a long, deadly war between Native Americans and white settlers on the frontier

B) it also added fuel to the claim of the War Hawks that Britain was arming the Indians

17. Give other reasons for declaring war on Britain in 1812.

Reasons – the U.S. must defend its rights at sea and end impressments.
They urged Americans to conquer not only Canada but also Florida, which belonged to Spain, Britain’s ally

18. What two ships fought at sea off the coast of Newfoundland?

Constitution
Guerriere

19. When Americans invaded Canada, what problems did they face that they had expected?

Canadians did not help the Americans
Instead they forced the Americans back with the help of Tecumseh

20. What American captain built his own fleet of ships and defeated the British on Lake Erie?

Captain Oliver Hazard Perry

21. What did Dolly Madison rescue before the British burned Washington in 1814?

Dolly Madison saved important papers of the President and a portrait of George Washington

22. How could the Battle of New Orleans been avoided?

Battle of New Orleans could have been avoided if we would have known a peace treaty had already been signed between the U.S. and Britian

23. What was the Hartford Convention?

Hartford Convention – a meeting of delegates to discuss the War of 1812. They were mainly Federalists who opposed the war. The convention quickly ended when news of peace came

24. What did the Treaty of Ghent do?

A) Treaty of Ghent – Both sides agreed to return to pre-war conditions

B) did not mention anything about impressments and neutral rights

25. Give two good benefits of the War of 1812 for the U.S.

A) We showed we could defend ourselves therefore we earned respect

B) Also we gained a sense of pride in our nation (Nationalism)

26. Who wrote the national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner”?

Francis Scott Key

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Monday, 28 November 2005

HOMEWORK- CHAPTER 10 STUDY QUESTIONS 1 - 12
CHAPTER 10 VOCABULARY (ALL)

CHAPTER 10 TEST ON FRIDAY

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Wednesday, 9 November 2005

Constitution Test has been moved to Monday, November 14
More time to study!!
Start to study now!!

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Monday, 7 November 2005

Constitution Study Questions and Answers

After the American Revolution, what document helped to govern the states?
Articles of Confederation

What was the Annapolis Convention? What states attended the convention?
To talk about the trade problems among the states

A convention of delegates from all the states except ____________________ met in __________________, Pennsylvania in May of ______________.

Who was chosen to become President of the convention?
George Washington

On what date did the delegates finally accept the Constitution of the United States?
September 17, 1787

What was the first great political question that faced Americans?
The Founding Fathers now had to get all the states to agree that this was a good document and that they should vote in favor of it

How many states had to vote for the Constitution for it to be approved?
Nine out of thirteen

What state was the first to ratify the Constitution?
Delaware

What was the ninth state to ratify the Constitution and end the government under the Articles of Confederation?
New Hampshire

What is the cornerstone of our American government?
Constitution of the United States

What is called the “supreme law of the land”? Why?
The Constitution of the United States of America
No law may be passed that contradicts its principles and no person, or the government, is exempt from following it

Where is the purpose of the government found?
Preamble

What are the three main principles on which our government is based?
Inherent rights – rights that anyone living in America has
Self government – government by the people
Seperation of powers – branches with different powers

How many times has the Constitution of the United States been amended?
27

The Constitution is organized into three parts. Name those parts.
Preamble – describes the purpose of the document and government
Articles – establish how the government is structured and how the Constitution can be changed. There are seven articles
Amendments – changes to the Constitution, the first ten are called the Bill of Rights

Where was the Constitution Convention held?
State House (Independence Hall)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

What is the oldest written constitution in the world?
Constitution of the United States of America

What is a bicameral legislature?
Two house legislature (House of Representative and Senate)

On September 12, 1787, did the Constitution of the United States have a bill of rights?
NO

How many delegates signed the Constitution?
39 out of 42

Define Federalists and Anti-Federalists
Federalists- people who were in favor of the Constitution
Anti-Federalists- opposed the Constitution

What were the Federalists Papers?
Federalists Papers - James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Hay wrote a series of articles in favor of the Constitution

Explain the Bill of Rights
First ten amendments to the Constitution
Individual freedoms

List the amendment 1 – 27

1st amendment - Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition
2nd amendment - Right to keep, Bear arms
3rd amendment - Lodging Troops in Private Homes
4th amendment - Search, Seizures, Proper Warrants

5th amendment - Criminal Proceedings, Due Process, Eminent Domain
6th amendment - Criminal Proceedings Counsel, Speedy and Public Trials
7th amendment - Jury Trials in Civil Cases
8th amendment - Bail, Cruel and Unusual Punishment

9th amendment - Unenumerated Rights - All rights not listed are Guaranteed to the people
10th amendment- Powers reserved to the states
11th amendment – Suits against states
12th amendment - Election of President and Vice-President

13th amendment - Abolition of Slavery
14th amendment - Rights of Citizens
15th amendment - Voting Rights
16th amendment - The Income Tax


17th amendment – Direction election of Senators
18th amendment - Prohibition of Alcoholic Beverages
19th amendment – Women’s suffrage
20th amendment – Presidential terms; Sessions of Congress

21st amendment - Repeal of Prohibition
22nd amendment – Limit on Number of President’s Terms
23rd amendment – Presidential Electors for District of Columbia
24th amendment – Abolition of Poll Tax in National Elections

25th amendment - Presidential Succession and Disability
26th amendment - voting age
27th amendment - congressional Pay Increases

What is the only amendment to be repealed?
18th Prohibition

Who was called the “Father of the Constitution”?
James Madison

Who became the first President of the United States of America?
George Washington

Where is the Constitution of the United States preserved for all to view?
National Archives
Washington, D.C.

Name the three branches of government
Legislative
Judicial
Executive

What is separation of powers?
Principle by which the powers of government are divided among separate branches

Explain the checks and balances that the Constitution provided.
A branch may use its powers to check the powers of the other two in order to maintain a balance of power among the three branches of government

What is the Judicial Branch made up of?
Made up of the court system

What is the highest court in the land?
Supreme Court

What is the Supreme Courts most important responsibility?
To decide cases that raise questions of constitutional interpretation

What is judicial review?
The referee in disputes among various branches of the federal, as well as state governments, and is the ultimate authority for the most important issues in the country

Explain the court decision in Brown v. Board of Education.
Court banned racial segregation in public schools.
The ruling started a long process of desegregating schools and other institutions

How many Justices are on the Supreme Court? Who is the head of the Supreme Court?
Nine
Chief Justice

Explain the process of becoming a Supreme Court Justice?
A justice is appointed by the President
Must be approved by the Senate
Sworn in by the Supreme Court Justice
She/he remains on the job for life

What are the ways a Justice of the Supreme Court can be removed?
Resign
Retire
Die
Be impeached by the House and convicted by the Senate

Explain the process of a case making it to the Supreme Court.
Cases are brought to the lower courts
Persons may appeal the case to a higher court
If the higher court agrees with the lower court then the case can be brought to the Supreme Court
Only cases involving federal or Constitutional law are brought to the highest court in the land

What is the responsibility of Congress?
To write debate and pass bills

What is the two parts of Congress?
House of Representatives
Senate

Where does Congress meet?
U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

What are the powers of Congress?
Makes laws controlling trade between states and between the United States and other countries
Makes laws about taxes and borrowing money
Approves the making of money
Can declare war on other countries

How is representation in Congress determined?
House of Representatives - by state population
Senate - each state has two Senators

What is the total number of member in the House of Representatives?
435

What are the qualifications to become a member of the House of Representatives?
Be at least 25 years old
Be a U.S. citizen for the past seven years
Live in the state they represent

What are some specific jobs that only the House of Representatives can perform?
Start laws that make people pay taxes
Decide if a government official should be put on trial before the Senate if she/he commits a crime against the country

How long is a House of Representatives term in office?
Two years

How many Senators are there from each state? What is the total number of Senators?
Two from each state
100 total Senators

How long is a Senators term in office?
Six years

What are the qualifications for a Senator?
At least 30 years old
9 years as a U.S. citizen
Resident of the state for which he represents

What are the jobs only the Senate can perform?
Say yes or no to any treaties the president makes
Say yes or no to any people the president recommends for jobs, such as cabinet officers, Supreme Court justices, and ambassadors
Can hold a trial for a government official who does something very wrong

Who is the President of the Senate?
Vice President
What is the main job of the executive branch?
Makes sure that the laws of the United States are obeyed

Who is the head of the executive branch?
President

What is the job of the President?

Head of the Executive Branch
Approve the laws that Congress creates
Leader of the country
Commands the military

What if the President does not agree with a bill, what can he do?
Veto

How many votes does Congress have to have to override a Presidential veto?
2/3 vote of both houses of Congress

Can the President write bills?
No

Can the President propose a bill?
He can propose a bill, but a member of Congress must submit it for him

Who is the official head of the U.S. military?
President

What are the qualifications for becoming President?
At least 35 years old
Must b a natural born U.S. citizen
Have lived in the U.S. for at least 14 years

What amendment limits the terms of the President?
22nd amendment

What is the purpose of the Presidents cabinet?
To advise the President

Who is the current Secretary of State?
Condoleeza Rice

Who is the current Secretary of Defense?
Donald H. Rumsfeld

Explain the Presidential Succession Act of 1947.
If the President of the United States is incapacitated, dies, resigns, is for any reason unable to hold his office, or is removed from office, people in the following offices in this order will assume the office of President (order of succession) provided they meet all of the qualifications for President

Name the first five positions in the order of succession.
Vice President
Speaker of the House
President Pro tempore of the Senate
Secretary of State
Secretary of the Treasury


Amendment Test on Wednesday (Amendments 1 - 10 only)
Constitution Test on Friday (all study questions)

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After the American Revolution, what document helped to govern the states?
Articles of Confederation

What was the Annapolis Convention? What states attended the convention?
To talk about the trade problems among the states

A convention of delegates from all the states except ____________________ met in __________________, Pennsylvania in May of ______________.

Who was chosen to become President of the convention?
George Washington

On what date did the delegates finally accept the Constitution of the United States?
September 17, 1787

What was the first great political question that faced Americans?
The Founding Fathers now had to get all the states to agree that this was a good document and that they should vote in favor of it

How many states had to vote for the Constitution for it to be approved?
Nine out of thirteen

What state was the first to ratify the Constitution?
Delaware

What was the ninth state to ratify the Constitution and end the government under the Articles of Confederation?
New Hampshire

What is the cornerstone of our American government?
Constitution of the United States

What is called the “supreme law of the land”? Why?
The Constitution of the United States of America
No law may be passed that contradicts its principles and no person, or the government, is exempt from following it

Where is the purpose of the government found?
Preamble

What are the three main principles on which our government is based?
Inherent rights – rights that anyone living in America has
Self government – government by the people
Seperation of powers – branches with different powers

How many times has the Constitution of the United States been amended?
27

The Constitution is organized into three parts. Name those parts.
Preamble – describes the purpose of the document and government
Articles – establish how the government is structured and how the Constitution can be changed. There are seven articles
Amendments – changes to the Constitution, the first ten are called the Bill of Rights

Where was the Constitution Convention held?
State House (Independence Hall)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

What is the oldest written constitution in the world?
Constitution of the United States of America

What is a bicameral legislature?
Two house legislature (House of Representative and Senate)

On September 12, 1787, did the Constitution of the United States have a bill of rights?
NO

How many delegates signed the Constitution?
39 out of 42

Define Federalists and Anti-Federalists
Federalists- people who were in favor of the Constitution
Anti-Federalists- opposed the Constitution

What were the Federalists Papers?
Federalists Papers - James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Hay wrote a series of articles in favor of the Constitution

Explain the Bill of Rights
First ten amendments to the Constitution
Individual freedoms

List the amendment 1 – 27

1st amendment - Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition
2nd amendment - Right to keep, Bear arms
3rd amendment - Lodging Troops in Private Homes
4th amendment - Search, Seizures, Proper Warrants

5th amendment - Criminal Proceedings, Due Process, Eminent Domain
6th amendment - Criminal Proceedings Counsel, Speedy and Public Trials
7th amendment - Jury Trials in Civil Cases
8th amendment - Bail, Cruel and Unusual Punishment

9th amendment - Unenumerated Rights - All rights not listed are Guaranteed to the people
10th amendment- Powers reserved to the states
11th amendment – Suits against states
12th amendment - Election of President and Vice-President

13th amendment - Abolition of Slavery
14th amendment - Rights of Citizens
15th amendment - Voting Rights
16th amendment - The Income Tax


17th amendment – Direction election of Senators
18th amendment - Prohibition of Alcoholic Beverages
19th amendment – Women’s suffrage
20th amendment – Presidential terms; Sessions of Congress

21st amendment - Repeal of Prohibition
22nd amendment – Limit on Number of President’s Terms
23rd amendment – Presidential Electors for District of Columbia
24th amendment – Abolition of Poll Tax in National Elections

25th amendment - Presidential Succession and Disability
26th amendment - voting age
27th amendment - congressional Pay Increases

What is the only amendment to be repealed?
18th Prohibition

Who was called the “Father of the Constitution”?
James Madison

Who became the first President of the United States of America?
George Washington

Where is the Constitution of the United States preserved for all to view?
National Archives
Washington, D.C.

Name the three branches of government
Legislative
Judicial
Executive

What is separation of powers?
Principle by which the powers of government are divided among separate branches

Explain the checks and balances that the Constitution provided.
A branch may use its powers to check the powers of the other two in order to maintain a balance of power among the three branches of government

What is the Judicial Branch made up of?
Made up of the court system

What is the highest court in the land?
Supreme Court

What is the Supreme Courts most important responsibility?
To decide cases that raise questions of constitutional interpretation

What is judicial review?
The referee in disputes among various branches of the federal, as well as state governments, and is the ultimate authority for the most important issues in the country

Explain the court decision in Brown v. Board of Education.
Court banned racial segregation in public schools.
The ruling started a long process of desegregating schools and other institutions

How many Justices are on the Supreme Court? Who is the head of the Supreme Court?
Nine
Chief Justice

Explain the process of becoming a Supreme Court Justice?
A justice is appointed by the President
Must be approved by the Senate
Sworn in by the Supreme Court Justice
She/he remains on the job for life

What are the ways a Justice of the Supreme Court can be removed?
Resign
Retire
Die
Be impeached by the House and convicted by the Senate

Explain the process of a case making it to the Supreme Court.
Cases are brought to the lower courts
Persons may appeal the case to a higher court
If the higher court agrees with the lower court then the case can be brought to the Supreme Court
Only cases involving federal or Constitutional law are brought to the highest court in the land

What is the responsibility of Congress?
To write debate and pass bills

What is the two parts of Congress?
House of Representatives
Senate

Where does Congress meet?
U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

What are the powers of Congress?
Makes laws controlling trade between states and between the United States and other countries
Makes laws about taxes and borrowing money
Approves the making of money
Can declare war on other countries

How is representation in Congress determined?
House of Representatives - by state population
Senate - each state has two Senators

What is the total number of member in the House of Representatives?
435

What are the qualifications to become a member of the House of Representatives?
Be at least 25 years old
Be a U.S. citizen for the past seven years
Live in the state they represent

What are some specific jobs that only the House of Representatives can perform?
Start laws that make people pay taxes
Decide if a government official should be put on trial before the Senate if she/he commits a crime against the country

How long is a House of Representatives term in office?
Two years

How many Senators are there from each state? What is the total number of Senators?
Two from each state
100 total Senators

How long is a Senators term in office?
Six years

What are the qualifications for a Senator?
At least 30 years old
9 years as a U.S. citizen
Resident of the state for which he represents

What are the jobs only the Senate can perform?
Say yes or no to any treaties the president makes
Say yes or no to any people the president recommends for jobs, such as cabinet officers, Supreme Court justices, and ambassadors
Can hold a trial for a government official who does something very wrong

Who is the President of the Senate?
Vice President
What is the main job of the executive branch?
Makes sure that the laws of the United States are obeyed

Who is the head of the executive branch?
President

What is the job of the President?

Head of the Executive Branch
Approve the laws that Congress creates
Leader of the country
Commands the military

What if the President does not agree with a bill, what can he do?
Veto

How many votes does Congress have to have to override a Presidential veto?
2/3 vote of both houses of Congress

Can the President write bills?
No

Can the President propose a bill?
He can propose a bill, but a member of Congress must submit it for him

Who is the official head of the U.S. military?
President

What are the qualifications for becoming President?
At least 35 years old
Must b a natural born U.S. citizen
Have lived in the U.S. for at least 14 years

What amendment limits the terms of the President?
22nd amendment

What is the purpose of the Presidents cabinet?
To advise the President

Who is the current Secretary of State?
Condoleeza Rice

Who is the current Secretary of Defense?
Donald H. Rumsfeld

Explain the Presidential Succession Act of 1947.
If the President of the United States is incapacitated, dies, resigns, is for any reason unable to hold his office, or is removed from office, people in the following offices in this order will assume the office of President (order of succession) provided they meet all of the qualifications for President

Name the first five positions in the order of succession.
Vice President
Speaker of the House
President Pro tempore of the Senate
Secretary of State
Secretary of the Treasury


Amendment Test on Wednesday (Amendments 1 - 10 only)
Constitution Test on Friday (all study questions)

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Amendment Test on Wednesday (Amendments 1 - 10 only)
Constitution Test on Friday (all study questions)

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Thursday, 3 November 2005

No Homework!!!

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Monday, 31 October 2005

Test will be on Wednesday (Article I Study Questions)

Answers to the Articles I Study questions

Article I Study Questions

Section I Congress
1. What does vested mean?
included in

Section 2 House of Representatives
1. Who can vote for House members?
any registered voter of that district

2. What are the qualifications for a member to be elected?
25 years old, 7 year citizen of the United States, and a resident of the state that they represent

3. What does sole power of impeachment mean?
power to accuse a federal official of wrong doing

4. What is enumeration?
census

5. Why did some people count differently?
three fifths of the slaves were counted, women, property owners

6. How many representatives does each state have the right to elect?
population determines the number of representatives

7. What is their term of office?
two years

Section 3 The Senate

1. How many Senators can each state have?
two per state

2. How long is a Senators term of office?
six years

3. What are the qualifications for a member to be elected?
30 years old, 9 year citizen of the United States, resident of the state that they represent

4. Who is the President of the Senate?
Vice President of the United States

5. Does the President of the Senate have a vote and when does he use this vote?
yes, to break a tie

6. What does Pro tempore mean?
temporary

7. Explain the power of impeachment in the Senate?
the senate acts as a jury, 2/3 of the Senate must vote to impeach

8. What is the only punishment the Senate can impose?(clause 7)
removal from office and barred from holding a federal office in the future

Section 4 Elections and Meetings

1. What is the minimum times the Congress must meet?
once a year

Section 5 Rules for the Conduct of Business

1. Who makes the rules for each house?
each house may determine the rules of its proceedings

2. What percentage of the houses must vote to remove a member from office?
2/3 vote

3. What does adjourn mean?
stop meeting

4. Explain clause 4.
both houses must meet in the same city, neither house can adjourn a meeting for more than three days unless the other house approves

Section 6 Privileges and Restrictions

1. What does compensation mean?
salary

2. Are Senators and Representatives paid?
yes

3. Where does the money come from to pay these officials?
comes from the Treasury of the United States

4. Are there any restrictions on other employment for Senators and Representatives?
yes, may not hold any other federal appointment or job while in office

5. What does emolument mean?
salary

Section 7 Law-Making Process

1. Where do Tax bills originate?
House of Representatives

2. What is revenue?
money raised by the government through taxes

3. What is a bill?
proposed law

4. What is veto? Pocket veto?
veto - reject, pocket veto - killing a bill without taking any action

5. What is a resolution?
orders that have the same force as laws

6. Can a bill become a law without the President’s signature? Explain
yes, Congress can override the Presidents veto with a 2/3 vote

7. How does Congress override a President’s veto?
2/3 vote from both houses

Section 8 Powers Delegated to Congress

1. What duties?
tariffs

2. What are imposts?
taxes in general

3. What are excises?
taxes on the production or sale of certain goods

4. What are bonds?
certificates that promise to pay the holder a certain sum of money on a certain date

5. What does the word delegated mean?
given or shall have

6. Name the powers delegated to Congress?
Taxes, Borrowing, Commerce, Naturalization, Bankruptcy, Coins, weights, measures, Counterfeiting, Post offices, copyrights, patents, federal courts, piracy, declarations of war, army, navy, rules for military, militia, rules for the militia, National Capital, necessary laws

7. Why did Congress add clause 18?
Congress could deal with the changing needs of our nation

8. What is clause 18 sometimes called?
elastic clause

Section 9 Powers Denied to the Federal Government

1. What does the word such persons mean in clause 1?
slaves

2. What is writ of habeas corpus?
a court order requiring government officials to bring a prisoner to court and explain why he or she is being held

3. Why do we have habeas corpus?
protects people from unlawful imprisonment

4. What is a bill of attainder?
law declaring that a person is guilty of a particular crime

5. What is ex post facto law?
punishes an act which was not illegal when it was committed

6. Name the powers denied to the federal government.
slave trade, writ of habeas corpus, bills of attainder, ex post facto, appointment of direct taxes, taxes on exports, special prefence trade, spending, creation of nobilitiy

7. What amendment gave Congress the right to tax income?
sixteenth

8. What is the difference between capitation tax and direct tax?
capitation - taxes on one person
direction tax - to all people and land

9. What does appropriate mean?
passes a law allowing it

10. Explain clause 8. What do you think was the reasoning behind clause 8?
Americans could not make titles of nobility, this was so that no one would be the most powerful with all of the power.

Section 10 Powers Denied to the States

1. What are the powers denied to the States?
Unconditional prohibition, powers conditionally denied

2. What is the reasoning behind clause 1?
the writer of the Constitution did not want the states to act as separate nations

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Friday, 28 October 2005

Begin to review your Article I Section 1 - 10 Study Questions
Test will be on Wednesday or Thursday

Bill of Rights Test will be on Wednesday or Thursday (Amendments 1 - 10)

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Thursday, 27 October 2005

No Homework tonight!!!

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