What did Article I of the U.S. Constitution establish?
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speech, press, assembly, religion and petition
Identify the 5 freedoms outlined in the first amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
100
1. Can override a presidential veto
2. Must confirm treaties written by the president
3. Can impeach and remove president
4. Must confirm presidential appointments
5. Can refuse to appropriate money
Identify 2 checks the Legislative Branch has over the Executive Branch
100
15th Amendment
Cannot deny the right to vote based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude.
100
The power to govern belongs to the people
What is popular sovereignty?
200
Established the Executive Branch.
What did Article I in the U.S. Constitution establish?
200
4th Amendment
What amendment protects Americans from unreasonable search and seizure?
200
1. Can veto bills passed by congress
2. Can call a special session of congress
Identify 2 checks the Executive Branch has over the Legislative Branch.
200
17th Amendment (1933)
Allows for the direct election of senators by the people.
200
Marbury v. Madison (1803)
What U.S. Supreme Court case established Judicial Review?
Judicial review is the ability of the supreme court to declare acts of congress or the president unconstitutional.
300
Established the Supreme Court and the scope of its power
What did Article III of the U.S. Constitution establish?
300
5th Amendment
In what amendment do you have the right to remain silent and protects you from being tried twice for the same crime?
300
1. Can refuse to approve appointment made by the president
2. Can propose an amendment to overturn a Supreme Court decision.
Identify two ways the Legislative Branch can check the power of the Judicial Branch
300
19th Amendment (1920)
Gave women the right to vote in all federal and state elections.
300
1. The Bill of Rights
2. A written constitution
3. The power of the people to vote
4. The right of the people to protest or list complaints against their government
What are 3 ways our government is limited?
400
Set up guidelines for the relationship between the states and the national government?
What did Article IV in the U.S. Constitution establish?
400
Right to a jury trail in a civil suit over $20.00.
What is the 7th Amendment?
400
To keep one branch from becoming more powerful than the others.
What is the purpose of Checks and Balances?
400
24th Amendment
Outlawed poll taxes
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1. 6 years
2. 2 years
3. 4 years
What are the term limits for the following?
1. U.S. Senators
2. U.S. Representatives
3. The President of the United States
500
Established the U.S. Constitution as the supreme law of the land.
What did Article VI in the U.S. Constitution establish?
500
10th Amendment
Those powers not specifically delegated to the federal government, are reserved to states and the people.
What amendment in the Bill of Rights?
500
1992
The 27th Amendment was added in what year?
500
26th Amendment (1971)
Granted citizens 18 years of age or older the right to vote
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Federalism is a system of government that clearly has shared power between the states and the federal government.