Civics Name: _________________________

Chapter 5 “Creating a Constitution” Study guide for Test

1. What are the powers of Congress (Legislative)?

2. What are the powers of the President (Executive)?

3. What are the powers of the Supreme Court (Judicial)?

4. What branch vetoes bills proposed by Congress?

5. What branch rules laws unconstitutional?

6. What branch can override a President’s veto w/ 2/3 majority in both houses?

7. Which branch can start the impeachment process for a U.S. President?

8. Which branch confirms the appointments of federal judges and ambassadors?

9. Legislative _______ laws, Executive ____________ laws, & Judicial _____________ laws

10. What are examples of reserved powers?

11. What are examples of concurrent powers?

12. What were the rules of the Constitutional Convention in 1787?

13. Identify the differences between the Virginia Plan & the New Jersey plan.

14. How is the Constitution organized?

15. What was the original purpose of the Constitution Convention in 1787?

16. Why did small states fear the Virginia plan?

17. Why were delegates fearful of creating a strong central government?

18. What missing from the Constitution that troubled the Anti-Federalists?

19. When was the Constitution signed & approved?