Suffrage
This amendment granted suffrage to African American men
15th
This amendment allows Congress to collect a federal income tax.
16th
Power was divided among three separate branches to prevent tyranny and protect liberty. (Checks and balances, Limited government, Popular sovereignty, Separation of powers)
Separation of powers
Which branch of government makes laws?
Legislative
Mixing blue and yellow together creates this color.
Green
This granted suffrage to women
This amendment changed the election of U.S. senators from state legislatures to direct popular vote.
17th
The national government has no powers other than those specifically granted to it in the US Constitution.(Checks and balances, Limited government, Popular sovereignty, Separation of powers)
Limited Government
This is the supreme law of the United States, establishing the framework of government and protecting individual rights.
US Constitution
This planet, the largest in our solar system, is known for its Great Red Spot.
Jupiter
This amendment granted Washington, D.C. electoral votes in presidential elections.
23rd
This amendment prevents Congress from granting itself immediate pay raises; increases take effect after the next election.
27th
Which principle of the US Constitution includes the ideas of reserved powers, delegated powers, and concurrent powers. (Checks and balances, Federalism, Popular sovereignty, Separation of powers)
Federalism
This little-known rebellion in 1786-1787, led by frustrated farmers in Massachusetts, exposed weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation and helped push for the creation of the U.S. Constitution.
Shays Rebellion
This is the only country in the world that has both the equator and the Tropic of Capricorn running through it.
Brazil
This amendment lowered the voting age to 18
26th
This is the only amendment that repeals another amendment fully.
21st
Each branch of government has certain powers over the other branches to prevent one branch from gaining too much power. (Checks and balances, Limited government, Popular sovereignty, Separation of powers)
Checks and balances
This group officially elects the President of the United States, based on the votes from each state.
Electoral College
This flightless bird holds the record for the fastest running speed among all birds.
Ostrich
This amendment abolished poll taxes
24th
This amendment is the only one to be repealed via another amendment
18th
A key feature of the US Constitution is that all governmental authority is derived from the people. (Checks and balances, Limited government, Popular sovereignty, Separation of powers)
Popular sovereignty
If the President vetoes a bill, this fraction of Congress must vote to override the veto for it to become law.
2/3rds
This iconic band recorded the hit songs “Hey Jude,” “Let It Be,” and “Come Together.”
The Beatles