constitution basics
what year was the constitution ratified?
1788
1st amendment
which branch makes laws?
legislative.
who shares power in federalism?
states & national government.
how many levels are in the constitution?
2 levels.
what are the first 10 amendments called?
bill of rights
which amendment gives women the right to vote?
19th amendment
which branch interprets laws?
judicial.
what are powers given only to the national government called?
delegated powers.
who is mr. schwerzlers best friend?
mr. gabriel vogel
the articles of confederation
which amendment prohibited alcohol?
the 18th amendment.
which branch enforces laws?
executive.
what are powers shared by both governments called?
concurrent powers.
who is the only person allowed to ask an unreasonable amount of questions and still have more?
mr. gabriel vogel
what principle divides power between national and state governments?
federalism
which amendment gave voting rights regardless of race?
15th amendment.
what is it called when one branch checks another?
checks & balances.
what are powers kept by the states called?
reserved powers.
how do you spell gabriel vogels name?
“V as in Viscous OGEL”
what are the first 3 words of the constitution?
”we the people…”
which amendment says people have rights not listed?
9th amendment.
who can declare laws unconstitutional?
what type of powers are not written in the constitution but are assumed from expressed powers?
implied powers.
who got dropped on their head as a baby?
gabriel vogel.