CDFM Questions and Answers latest

CDFM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST 1.1.5: What was precursor to Constitution - when ratified? - Art. Of Confederation (1781)) 1.1.5: What was required to amend the Art. Of Confed? - unanimous approval of all states) 1.1.5: When was Constitution Ratified? Take effect? - June 1788)(March 4, 1789) 1.1.6: Why Sep of Power among 3 branches so important? - avoid strong central gov tyranny) 1.1.6: What is Essential principle of Constitution? - Gov must be confined to the rule of law) 1.1.7: How is constitutional interpretation often set? - precedent, custom and usage) 1.1.7: What Article & section specifies that Congress makes all laws? - Art I, Sec. 8) 1.1.7: What Art. Set apart the Executive - Judicial, Legislative) branch? (E=2, J=3, L=1). 1.1.7: Which Articles lay out the Org. of the Federal Gov? - I-III). 1.1.8: Where are all revenue bills generated? - HR) 1.1.8: Pres has how many days to act on a bill? - 10 not including Sundays or Holidays) 1.1.8: What can override the Pres rejection of a bill? - 2/3 approval in both chambers) 1.1.8: What is a Pocket Veto? - Congress adjourns during the 10 days the Pres holds it). 1.1.9: What Article/Section states Congress has power to collect taxes? - Art I, Sec 8)