the Federal Government:
the Legislative Branch
the Executive Branch
the Judicial Branch
100
The Constitution allows government officials to be removed from office if found by Congress to be guilty of crimes. Is an example of?
The rule of law
100
What is the system of Federalism
Government where the Federal Government and State Government share powers
100
The President has the role of Commander in Chief. Which branch has the power to declare war?
the Legislative Branch
200
Why does the Preamble to the Constitution begin with the phrase, "We the People"?
To indicate that the American people are the ultimate source of authority
200
Article IV of the Constitution explains the relationship between the states and?
The Federal Government
200
The principle of Popular Sovereignty states that power rests with who?
The American people
200
Powers that are directly granted to the national government are called?
Enumerated Powers
200
Which article resolves issues between the national government and state government laws?
the Supremacy Clause
300
According to the Preamble what was the first goal of the U.S. Constitution
To form a more perfect Union
300
A proposed amendment by Congress becomes a law when it is ratified by?
3/4 of the States
300
The purpose of the principle of checks and balances is to prevent?
Any branch from becoming to powerful
300
Powers that are not expressly granted to the national government and are set aside for the states are called?
Reserved Powers
300
Which part of the Constitution gives Congress a flexible way of interpreting its powers to act?
the Necessary and Proper Clause
400
What are the 6 purposes of Government?
1. Form a more Perfect Union
2. establish Justice
3. insure domestic Tranquility
4. provide for the common defense
5. promote the general Welfare
6. secure the Blessings of liberty to ourselves and our Posterity
400
Article VI describes what?
That Federal Law and the Constitution is supreme law of the land
400
The list below provides three examples of actions by the United States government.
>The President meets with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
>The Supreme Court declares a law unconstitutional
> Congress passes a new environment law
Which Constitutional principles do these examples illustrate?
Separation of Powers
400
What are the powers that are shared by the national government and the state governments?
Concurrent Powers
400
When the President nominates an individual to serve as Secretary of State, the Senate must confirm the appointment. Which constitutional principle does this illustrate?
Checks and Balances
500
What information does the Preamble provide?
The reasons for establishing the Constitution
500
Describe the Amendment Process
Takes an act of Congress at 2/3 of both Houses and then 3/4 of the states have to ratify the proposed amendment to make it law
500
The principle of Popular Sovereignty is represented by which phrase in the Preamble to the Constitution?
We the People
500
What are some examples of concurrent powers?
Establish Courts
Enforce Laws
Collect Taxes
Borrow Money
Provide for the general welfare
500
By their use of the term "Republic," the framers of the Constitution had in mind a government ruled by?