The Bill of FRIGHTS
Asking or seeking assistance from the government to correct an unfair situation is called seeking a redress of ________.
Grievances
Specific authority explicitly written down in Article I and granted directly to Congress is called an ________ power.
Enumerated (delegated)
What constitutional system balances authority by dividing and sharing governmental duties between a central national government and state governments?
Federalism
What is an amendment
a change or addition to the constitution
Investigators search a suspect's home based purely on a vague hunch rather than presenting probable cause to a judge to get a search warrant. This scenario represents a direct violation of the ________ Amendment.
4th
Before a judge will issue a search warrant, law enforcement must present reasonable grounds and evidence known as ________ cause.
Probable
Education policy is not listed in Article I's expressed federal duties; therefore, that power belongs to the _____ through the ____ powers granted by the ____amendment
States,reserved,10th
When a state environmental standard directly contradicts a valid federal environmental regulation, the state law must yield due to the ________ Clause.
supremacy
A formal supermajority of ____ of states need to approve the amendment
3/4
ensure a fair trial for a criminal defendant, the court must carefully screen and select unbiased citizens from the local community. This fulfills the 6th Amendment right to an _____ _____
Impartial Jury
Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures is guaranteed by the ________ Amendment.
fourth
Authority needed by both ___ and ___ governments simultaneously to collect revenue and maintain order (such as taxation) represents ________ powers.
federal/state/Concurrent
A couple gets legally married in Nevada and moves to Georgia, where their marriage certificate is officially recognized. Georgia must respect this mariage under the Full___ and _____ clause
A formal supermajority in congress of _____ votes is needed to start an amendment
The 6th amendment requires the government to give a you a trial and a _____
: Conducting blanket police vehicle searches and taking property without individualized suspicion violates constitutional protections against unreasonable ________.
search and seizures
Congressional authority that is not explicitly stated in the 1787 text, but is reasonably deduced to handle modern issues, is called ________ powers.
Implied
Article IV of the Constitution guarantees every state a "republican form of government. This means that every citizen will be allowed to elect ____ to make decisions for them in the US government
Representatives
Establishing federal social safety nets and public health programs for elderly and low-income citizens directly fulfills the Preamble goal to promote the
general welfare
Johnny is suspected of a crime and is sitting in questioning. He pleads the 5th amendment.
Which of the 5 parts of the 5th amendment is he invoking?
no self incrimination
This amendment addresses the federalist concern that listing the rights would leave too many out. Covers the RIGHTS not listed
9th amendment
This clause allows congress to claim powers not directly listed in the constitution
Necessary and proper clause
Full faith and credit requires states to respect other states' decisions.
List 3 examples of the "decisions" that carry across states.
Final civil suit rulings
final criminal suit rulings
restraining orders/protective orders
custody decisions
child support
marriage
divorce
drivers license
birth certificates
death certificates
property deeds
adoption
List 3 of the goals listed in the preamble of the constitution.
establish Justice,
insure domestic Tranquility,
provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare,
and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity,
Louis has 10 acres of land in merced CA. The state government wants to build a train through his land.
Name the relevant part of the 5th amendment and what must happen
Eminent domain/ gov must pay louis