The Constitution addresses the balance of power between these two levels of govt.
What are federal and state govts.
100
This amendment limited the president to two terms
What is the 22nd
100
The phrase "provide for the common defense" says that the U.S. is protected by this
What is a military
100
She was our first female justice on the Supreme Court
Who is Sandra Day O'Connor
100
This is how the govt. gets the soldiers for the military in case of an emergency.
What is a draft
200
This branch enforces the laws made by Congress
What is the executive
200
This is the minimum age to vote
What is 18
200
This phrase in the Preamble states that the people created the govt. and have the power
What is "We the People"...
200
He is known as the "Father of the Constitution" for his extensive involvement in the creation of the document.
Who is James Madison
200
Authorities must have this in order to search either you or your property
What is a search warrant
300
This authority is given to the House of Reps. in the impeachment process
What is the sole power to impeach/bring the charges against the president
300
This is the number of Senators in Congress
What is 100
300
The word "posterity" means this
What is descendants/future generations/kids, etc.
300
While they were not removed from office, these were the only two presidents to be impeached
Who are Andrew Johnson & Bill Clinton
300
The "necessary and proper" clause allows Congress to stretch the power of the law in times of need and that's why it is given this nickname
What is the elastic clause
400
Powers retained by the state government are referred to as this in the Constitution
What are reserved powers
400
This amendment says you have the right to trial by jury in CIVIL cases
What is the 7th
400
These words justify creating a judicial system
What is "est. justice"
400
O.J. Simpson was tried for the same crime in both criminal and civil court, but this amendment prevents you from being tried for the same crime in the same court.
What is the 5th amendment
400
These are not covered under your 1st amendment freedom of speech
What is slander/libel & speech that endangers the public safety
500
This is planned distribution of members in the House of Representatives; it is determined based on U.S. Census data every ten years.
What is apportionment
500
The 1st amendment includes these five things
What are freedoms of press, speech, religion, assembly, & petition
500
The phrase "ensure domestic tranquility" means this
What is there will be peace in the U.S.
500
This is a foreign-born person who is granted full-citizenship
What is a naturalized citizen
500
Get moving! The first team to find out & raise your hand which the answer of which amendment banned slavery will get these points (whisper!)