U.S. History
What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
To justify/declare independence from Britain
What is federalism?
Division of power between national and state governments.
How old does a candidate need to be in order to run for the house of representatives?
25 years old
A person argues that a right exists even though it is not listed in the Constitution. Which amendment supports this?
9th Amendment
Which branch of government makes laws?
Legislative branch (Congress)
What idea justified westward expansion in the 1800s?
Manifest Destiny
Give one example of a power shared by both state and federal governments.
Taxing / building roads / creating courts
What determines how many electoral votes each state gets?
Number of senators + representatives
A person is tried again after being found not guilty. Which amendment is violated?
5th Amendment (double jeopardy)
What is the concept for when one branch limits the power of another?
Checks and balances
What was the purpose of the Emancipation Proclamation?
Free enslaved people in Confederate states
What is an example of a reserved power held by the states?
Education / driver’s licenses / local elections
Why might a presidential candidate win the popular vote but lose the election?
Electoral College system
A president tries to run for a third term. Which amendment prevents this?
22nd Amendment
The Supreme Court declares a law unconstitutional. What power is this?
Judicial review
Which document created the first national government of the United States?
Articles of Confederation
Why is federalism important in the United States?
It prevents too much power in one place
What is the total number of electoral votes in a presidential election?
538
A law treats citizens differently based on race. Which amendment is most relevant to challenge this?
14th Amendment
How many Supreme Court justices are there? Who is the The Chief Justice (for double points)?
9 & John Roberts
How did the Great Depression challenge traditional ideas about government involvement in the economy?
Led to increased government intervention
In the U.S. system, powers are split between the national government, state governments, and shared responsibilities. What are these three categories of power called?
Delegated, concurrent, and reserved powers
How does the Electoral College shape campaign strategies during elections?
Candidates focus on key states rather than total votes
A citizen is required to pay a fee to vote in a federal election. Which amendment is being violated AND what right is affected?
24th Amendment / right to vote
A president vetoes a law, but Congress still passes it. What must happen?
2/3 vote in both houses to override