"There are two types of education. One should teach us how to make a living, and the other how to live..."

--John Adams

Thursday, October 19, 2023

Week 11: Oct. 23-27, 2k23

Constitution Test Study Guide Flick!
(Sorry I posted this so late...Family stuff!)

Welcome to week 2 of the Constitution unit!

Test on Wednesday/Thursday (Day 3) of this week. Study guide below:
  • What are the qualifications to be in the House of Representatives, Senate & President of the United States?
  • How long to House of Reps, Senators & the POTUS serve?
  • What are six powers of Congress?
  • Briefly explain the Electoral College process & include how many total votes there are and the number of votes to win.
  • What is an ex post facto law?
  • What does it mean when Congress suspends habeas corpus?
  • How many justices are on the Supreme Court and how long do they serve?
  • Why is it important for a president to "choose wisely" when appointing justices to the Supreme Court?
  • What is the purpose/job of the Supreme Court?
  • What are three powers of the President of the United States?
  • What is the process to pass an Amendment?  Why is this process so difficult?
  • What are the "relations among the states" in the Constitution?
  • Be able to fill in one arrow for each branch in how they "check" each other in the Checks & Balances system.
  • What is the President's Cabinet, and be able to explain two positions in the Cabinet.
  • Know the Bill of Rights...All of them
  • Good luck!

Federalism flick!