Federalism
Who did the original 13 states fight for freedom from?
Great Britain
How many key principles are set forth in the Constitution?
7
The Framers of the constitution deliberately made the amendment process _________.
Difficult
How many branches make up the U.S. government?
Three
Who controls the military in the U.S.?
The president
Federalism means that power is shared between the ________ and the ________.
state governments and the national government.
What principle is defined by the fact that the power of government lies with the people?
Popular Sovereignty
How many steps are involved in amending the constitution?
Two steps
The Legislative Branch is made up of which two houses?
The House of Representatives and the Senate
How long are the terms senators serve?
6 years
Powers specifically given to Congress, alone.
Enumerated powers
What type of government exists in the United States?
A constitutional republic
How many times the Constitution has been amended?
27
How many seats are in the House of Representatives?
435
Which court sees cases that they must determine whether they violate the Constitution?
the Supreme Court
If a state law contradicts the Constitution or a federal law, which law prevails?
The federal law
The framers of the Constitution had a goal to establish which type of government, where the powers are strictly defined?
Limited government
The Constitution contains ten amendments that were added before it was ratified. What are they called?
The Bill of Rights
The top advisers and agencies that serve with the president in the Executive Branch?
The Cabinet
Naturalization
What is the Constitution referred to as in comparison to the state constitutions?
"The supreme law of the land."
The type of government we have where power is held by the people through elected representatives.
Republic
The first amendment in the Bill of Rights?
Freedom of religion
Who nominates members of the Supreme Court?
The president, approved by Congress
Three things we are expected to do as citizens of the U.S.
Pay taxes, sit on a jury, register with the government to defend the country if you are a male of 18 years or older.