Natural rights that can not be take away are called ______.
What are unalienable rights?
100
I am known as the supreme law of the land for my content and because I get my authority from the people.
What is the Constitution?
100
Impeaching, or bringing up charges against an elected official, begins in which house of Congress?
What is House of Representatives?
(The Senate tries the case)
100
____________ was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
100
This amendment guarantees me a speedy and fair trail with a jury of my peer. It also says that I have a right to an attorney.
What is Amendment 6?
200
Under the U.S. constitution, each branch of government is granted certain powers to make sure the other branches do not abuse their power. This is known as _________.
What are checks and balances?
200
Powers granted to both federal and state governments, such as collecting taxes, are called ______ powers.
What are Concurrent Powers?
200
In order to qualify for my job, you must be a native born, U.S. citizen, at least 35 years old, and have lived in the States for 14 consecutive years. My term is four years and I can only serve two terms.
What is the President?
200
This document was the first plan for government in the United States. It failed because the central government was too weak and could not enforce its powers.
What is the Articles of Confederation?
200
This amendment says that I do not have to be a witness against myself and that I can not experience "double jeopardy". It does say that the government can take my land and pay me for it (eminent domain) if necessary.
What is Amendment 5?
300
This is biased or misleading information used to promote or publicize a particular cause or point of view.
What is propaganda?
300
Powers granted to the states, such as granting licenses and permits, are called ______ powers.
What are Reserved Powers?
300
There are 100 representatives in our house (two per state). We require that one must be at least 30 years old and a U.S. citizen. One term is six years for this position.
What is the Senate?
300
I am the first 10 amendments to the Constitution.
What is the Bill of Rights?
300
This amendment tells me that I can have a jury trial in civil cases over $20.
What is Amendment 7?
400
This means everyone must follow the law.
What is rule of law?
400
Powers granted specifically to the federal government, such as declaring war, are called __________ powers.
What are Expressed Powers?
400
To qualify for one of these 435 positions (which are based on population), you must be at least 25 and a U.S. citizen. The term for this position is two years.
What is House of Representatives (member)?
400
This document is a written plan for government that people agree to follow.
What is a Constitution?
400
This amendment says that any power that is not granted to the federal government in the Constitution are state powers, such as education and elections.
What is Amendment 10?
500
This is a system of government in which power is divided between a national government and state governments.
What is federalism?
500
This means a country has absolute authority and is independent with its own territory, population, and government.
What is sovereign?
500
We are appointed by the President and serve for life unless we retire or are removed for behaving badly. There are nine of us in total.
Who are the Supreme Court (justices)?
500
This document states that everyone is entitled to "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness".
What is the Declaration of Independence?
500
These are the five freedoms found in the 1st amendment.
What are freedoms of the press, religion, speech, assembly, and petition?