U.S. Constitution Examination Information SheetResource:The Constitution of the United States, An Introduction by Floyd G. Cullop This book is available in most libraries and bookstores. It is also available online through Amazon.com Below are the ten key concepts for this exam
KEY CONCEPTS REGARDING THE U.S. CONSTITUTION - Why was it written?
- Primary structure of the government.
- Basic functions, responsibilities, and rights of each of the three branches of government.
- Basic election procedures for federal offices.
- The Bill-to-Law process.
- How laws take precedence over other laws.
- Relationship of federal, state, and individual rights as defined by the Constitution.
- What is the Bill of Rights? What are some key concepts?
- Basic amendment process.
- Who is a citizen? What are the requirements to vote?
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