Words and Terms
This Branch makes the laws
What is Legislative?
The President may nominate judges and make treaties with the consent of the Senate. This is an example of
Checks and Balances
This amendment gives citizens the freedom of religion.
What is the 1st Amendment?
Article 2 of the Constitution establishes the position of the President. How many years can a President serve in one term?
4
The main duty of the judicial branch is this.
What is to interpret or evaluate laws?
This amendment requires officials have a search warrant.
What is the 4th Amendment?
The sharing of power between federal and state governments
Federalism
The 4th, 5th, 6th, and 8th amendments are also known as the
Due process amendments
These amendments were written as a result of the Civil War
13,14,15
The number of representatives for each state is based upon this.
What is population?
Which government system would the United States be described as?
Democracy or Constitutional Republic
Why is the Constitution called a "living document"?
It changes with the times and can be amended as needed.
This amendment forbids cruel and unusual punishment AND protects against excessive BAIL.
8th amendment
This amendment repealed the 18th amendment
21st
What is the major criticism of the electoral college?
A President may win the election without getting the majority of the popular vote