Question

Chapter 1: Beginnings

THE CONSTITUTION
Use pages 12-14 of the Student Text to complete the worksheet.
SECTION 5
MATCHING
Match each word to its definition, and write the letter in the blank.
1. popular sovereignty
2. judicial review
3. federalism
4. unconstitutional
5. veto
A. actions or laws not allowed by
the Constitution
B. the power of the courts to decide
if laws and other government
actions are unconstitutional
C. the idea that the people are the
supreme rulers of the government
D. to reject and send back
E. the national government and the
state governments share power

Answer 1

The United States Constitution was constructed on September 17, 1787 after months of conflicting views, heated debates and clashing ideas finally yielded to compromise and thoughtful reconsiderations. The founders of the Constitution were delegates appointed by the state legislatures to represent each state's welfare.