The Constitution
What document is the supreme law of the United States?
Constitution
What principle means that the people have the power to govern?
popular sovereignty
Which branch makes federal laws?
legislative branch
What system divides power between the national and state governments?
federalism
Which amendment abolished slavery?
13th Amendment
What is the introduction to the Constitution called?
the Preamble
What principle means that citizens elect representatives to make decisions for them?
republicanism
Which branch enforces federal laws?
executive branch
Which level of government has the power to declare war?
national government
Which amendment established citizenship and equal protection under the law?
14th Amendment
The words “We the People” show that government gets its power from whom?
the people
What principle means that everyone, including government officials, must follow the law?
rule of law
Which branch interprets laws and the Constitution?
judicial branch
Collecting taxes is an example of what type of power?
shared/concurrent power
Which amendment gave women the constitutional right to vote?
19th Amendment
Why was the Constitution created to replace the Articles of Confederation?
They wanted a stronger national government
What principle divides government power among three branches?
separation of powers
What two chambers make up Congress?
House of Representatives and Senate
Public education is primarily an example of what type of power?
state power
Which amendment lowered the voting age to 18?
26th Amendment
What is the process used to formally change the Constitution?
amendment process
Congress passes a law, the President vetoes it, and Congress votes to override the veto. What constitutional principle is demonstrated?
checks and balances
The Supreme Court declares that a federal law violates the Constitution and cannot be enforced. What power is the Court using?
Judicial review
A state argues that the federal government cannot control an issue because the Constitution does not give that power to the national government. Which constitutional amendment supports the state's argument?
The Tenth Amendment
An amendment has been proposed by Congress. What must happen before it can become part of the Constitution?
It must be ratified by three-fourths of the states