Federalism
Constitution
Amendments/Bill of Rights
Miscellaneous
Powers
100
Why were most Framers dedicated to the concept of limited government?
They were convinced that governmental power poses a threat to individual liberty.
100
What is the preamble?
The introduction to the Constution
100
How many amendments are in the Bill or Rights?
Ten
100
A formal agreement between sovereign states is?
A treaty.
100
Who does the power to declare war belong to?
National Government or Congress
200
How does Federalism divide the powers of government?
Power is split between the national government and state/local governments.
200
What are the 5 basic principles the constitution is written around?
Popular Sovereignty, limited government, separation of powers , checks and balances, and federalism.
200
True or False: States must ratify an amendment to the Constitution after Congress approves it.
True
200
What is extradition?
A legal process by which a fugitive from one state is returned to that state.
200
Who has the power to levy taxes?
The federal government and state governments.
300
The national government is a government with what kind of powers?
Delegated Powers
300
The Constitution is also known as the?
What is the "supreme law of the land"
300
What is the subject of the 13th amendment?
What is the outlawing of slavery.
300
How many electoral college votes does a candidate need to win the office of the presidency.
270
300
The idea that government can only exercise the powers written in the Constitution is an example of what principle of the Constitution?
What is limited government.
400
What is the other term for expressed powers?
Enumerated Powers
400
How is an act determined unconstitutional?
Judicial Review
400
The 15th Amendment extended the right to vote to?
Who are all citizens.
400
Who is the only president to serve more than 2 terms as president?
Who is Franklin Delano Roosevelt
400
Where did implied powers originate from?
Necessary and Proper Clause
500
What is the name of the powers that are shared by both the national and state governments?
What are the reserved powers.
500
What is stated in the first three articles of the Constitution?
Article 1- Legislative Branch 

Article 2- Executive Branch 

Article 3- Judicial Branch 

500
Which amendment protects citizens from illegal searches and seizures?
What is the 15th amendment.
500
On what day each year do we have national elections?
What is the second Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
500
Where are the reserved Powers stated?
10th Amendment
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