A system of government in which the written Constitution divides the powers between a national & state govt.
What is Federalism
100
What branch of the National government can declare war?
What is the Legislative.
100
What Supreme Court case established the concept of Judicial Review?
What is Marbury v. Madison.
100
What is the Constitutional right of every citizen under the law called?
What is Due Process.
100
What type of government began in ancient Greece and was a model for the U.S.
What is Democracy.
200
What is the legislature called with two chambers?
What is bicameral.
200
Powers that typical for a sovereign nation -i.e.: immigration and protection of nation.
What are the inherent powers.
200
Who was the first women to sit on the Supreme Court?
Who is Sandra Day O'Conner.
200
The promise to provide justice and people's general welfare is what part of the Constitution?
What is the Preamble.
200
What is the branch of federal, state or local government that makes laws?
What is legislative.
300
What is it called when the government can take private property?
What is eminent domain.
300
What do Federal government agencies like the EPA and the FDA provide for citizens?
What is consumer protection.
300
What is the court's decision called when an accused person is NOT guilty of a crime?
What is an Aquittal.
300
What amendment protects against unreasonable search & seizure?
What is the Fourth Amendment.
300
The 26th amendment.
The amendment which lowered the voting age to 18?
400
What is the age to be eligible for the Senate?
What is 30 years old.
400
What are powers which are not stated in the Constitution but are suggested - taken from Article I Section 8.
What are implied powers.
400
Who appoints the Supreme Court Justices?
Who is the President.
400
If you have no money for an attorney, then one must be provided under which amendment?
What is the Sixth Amendment.
400
What was established in the Supreme Court case of Marbury v. Madison?
What is Judicial Review.
500
How many terms can a U.S. Representative serve?
What is an unlimited amount of two year terms.
500
What powers are also called enumerated powers, these powers are spelled out in the Constitution like:collect taxes, coin money & regulate interstate commerce.
What are Expressed Powers.
500
How many Supreme Court Justices serve on the bench?
What are nine justices.
500
What amendment protects you from the following scenario: you are driving your car home from school when the police stop you and search your trunk.
What is the Fourth Amendment.
500
What clause in the Constitution allows Congress to operate beyond the powers specifically stated in the Constitution?