State and Local Governments
Constitution
Amendments/Bill of Rights
Miscellaneous
Powers
100

Who is the leader in the state government?

Governor

Brad Little

100
What is the preamble?
The introduction to the Constution
100
How many amendments are in the bill or rights?
Ten
100

How many branches of government are there?

3

100

Who can grant pardons for federal crimes?

The President

200

How many years does the governor serve for?

4

200
What are the 6 basic principles the constitution is written around?
Popular Sovereignty, limited government, separation of powers , checks and balances, judicial review, and federalism.
200
True or False a state can require an amendment proposed by congress to be approved by a vote of the people of the state before it can be ratified by the state legislature.
False
200
What is extradition?
A legal process by which a fugitive from one state is returned to that state.
200
What is the clause that states that the Constitution is the supreme law?
Supremacy Clause
300

Sales tax can vary by state, county and city. 

True/False

True

300
Explain the principle of constitutionalism?
The government must be conducted according to constitutional principles.
300
What is the subject of the 18th amendment?
Prohibition of Alcohol
300
What is the electoral college?
The group that makes the formal selection of the nations president.
300
How are powers denied to the National Government?
1. Expressly 2. Silence of the Constitution 3. Because of the Federal System itself
400

Who is the leader of a city?

Mayor

400
How is an act determined unconstitutional?
Judicial Review
400
In what year was the 12th amendment added?
1804
400
What tradition began in 1796 by George Washington?
The “no-third-term tradition”
400
Where did implied powers originate from?
Necessary and Proper Clause
500

What is something that taxes pay for?

education, police officers, fire fighter, libraries, roads

500
What is stated in each of the articles of the Constitution?
Preamble- States the purpose Article 1- Legislative Branch Article 2- Executive Branch Article 3- Judicial Branch Article 4- Relations amoung states Article 5- Amending the Constitution
500
What does the 25th amendment state?
If the presidency becomes vacant, the vice president takes over.
500
What is a senatorial courtesy?
Custom that the senate will not approve a presidential appointment opposed by a majority party senator form the state in which the appointee would serve.
500
Where are the reserved Powers stated?
10th Amendment
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