THE BAR EXAM!!! WEEK 1 FALL
STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027
EDITION 100% PASS
A constitution
The principle, structure and laws to set up and support the gov. Things we can and
can't do. Stays in check by the people and protects from tyranny/ total power.
Constitution
The united states constitution
Preamble
The opening paragraph of the constitution and tells what founding fathers set to do.
Structure of what we need to do
How the constitution is organized.
Article
Section
clause
Popular sovereignty
,Rule by the people
Federalism
The division of power of the national government
Exclusive powers/ delegated powers
National government powers
Concurrent powers
Shared powers between the national gov and state
Separation of powers
Separating the government into three branches to have checks and balances on the
executive. Afraid this would become a three headed monster.
Checks and balances
A way to make sure certain parts of the government doesn't have too much power
What limits the government
, A system of government that is bound to certain principles of action by a state
constitution.
Article i
Legislative branch and what it can and cant do, powers of congress.
Bicameral
Having two branches in congress- great compromise
House of representatives
Represents the people- based on population- lower house but bigger with 435
members with 2 year terms. Each state has at least 1 member. 25 years or up 7
years a citizen and lives in state- serve district
Reapportionment
Changing representation in the legislative body.
Enumerated or expressed powers
How three distinct government branches of the central government work- tax, coin
money, raise an army, trade, postage, etc.
STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027
EDITION 100% PASS
A constitution
The principle, structure and laws to set up and support the gov. Things we can and
can't do. Stays in check by the people and protects from tyranny/ total power.
Constitution
The united states constitution
Preamble
The opening paragraph of the constitution and tells what founding fathers set to do.
Structure of what we need to do
How the constitution is organized.
Article
Section
clause
Popular sovereignty
,Rule by the people
Federalism
The division of power of the national government
Exclusive powers/ delegated powers
National government powers
Concurrent powers
Shared powers between the national gov and state
Separation of powers
Separating the government into three branches to have checks and balances on the
executive. Afraid this would become a three headed monster.
Checks and balances
A way to make sure certain parts of the government doesn't have too much power
What limits the government
, A system of government that is bound to certain principles of action by a state
constitution.
Article i
Legislative branch and what it can and cant do, powers of congress.
Bicameral
Having two branches in congress- great compromise
House of representatives
Represents the people- based on population- lower house but bigger with 435
members with 2 year terms. Each state has at least 1 member. 25 years or up 7
years a citizen and lives in state- serve district
Reapportionment
Changing representation in the legislative body.
Enumerated or expressed powers
How three distinct government branches of the central government work- tax, coin
money, raise an army, trade, postage, etc.
