Topic 1 - US Constitution

Explain US system of government

Explain separation of powers

Explain limited Government

Define Federalism

How has federalism changed?

What is New Federalism?

Federalism under OBAMA

Federalism under BUSH

Explain constitutional sovereignty

What are the 7 articles of the US constitution?

Federalism under TRUMP

How can the constitution be amended?

What is the Bill of Rights?

Examples of unsuccessful amendments

How does the Executive branch influence checks on other branches?

How does the judiciary branch influence checks on other branches?

Checks by the legislative branch on the executive

Checks by legislative on the judiciary

Political impact of Separation of powers

Arguments that constitution is RIGID

Arguments that constitution is FLEXIBLE

Does the Constitution still work?
NO/TOO WEAK

Does the Constitution still work?
YES

Arguments that constitution is TOO STRONG

Constitution and gun control

Define entrenched rights