Powers
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Federalism
Constitution
Who?
100
The power to declare war belongs to this branch of government.
What is the legislative branch?
100
25 years old.
What is the age requirement for Representatives.
100
Powers that are shared by the states and the federal government are called this.
What are concurrent powers?
100
Before the Constitution, this set up the system of government in the US.
What are the Articles of Confederation?
100
I may have my job until I die.
Who is a Supreme Court judge?
200
The power to declare laws or actions unconstitutional belongs to this branch.
What is the judicial branch?
200
7 years.
What is the length of a senator's term?
200
Unlike federalism, this system has a much stronger central government.
What is the unitary system?
200
This concept is built into our system of government in order to maintain separation of powers.
What are checks and balances?
200
I have unlimited debate privileges.
Who is a Senator?
300
These powers come from the Elastic Clause.
What are implied powers?
300
At least one per state.
What is the number of Representatives each state has in the House?
300
This is the legislative body of the state of Maryland.
What is the General Assembly?
300
The Anti-Federalists argued for the Bill of Rights for this reason.
What is they wanted to ensure that citizens were protected from the government?
300
We have the power to interpret the Constitution.
Who are Supreme Court judges?
400
Congress has the power to create the Internal Revenue Service in order to allow them to carry out which expressed power?
What is the power to collect taxes?
400
10 years (if something happens to their boss)
What is the maximum time someone can serve as President?
400
This Supreme Court case established that the federal government was supreme over the states.
What is McCulloch v MD?
400
This Supreme Court case established a judicial power not explicitly listed in the Constitution.
What is Marbury v Madison?
400
We are represented by the officials that we elect.
Who are constituents?
500
This chamber has the power to hold impeachment trials.
What is the Senate?
500
Two-thirds of each.
What is the required number of votes in each House in order to override the president's veto?
500
This amendment reserves for the states powers not delegated to the federal government.
What is the 10th Amendment?
500
This is two ways for judges to interpret the Constitution.
What are "strict interpretation" vs "living document?"
500
I believed that government did not give people natural rights; they are born with them and as such, no government can take them away.
Who is John Locke?
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