General Knowledge
Highest Court in the Land.
U.S. Supreme Court
Who approves treaties and presidential appointments and have the power to declare war?
Legislative Branch
Which document established the rule of law, limited monarchy and trial by jury?
Magna Carta
What is Federalism?
sharing of power between federal and state governments.
What is the introduction of the Constitution called? Outlines the goals and purposes of government?
Preamble
Which court can have a jury at the Federal level?
U.S. District Court
He's the commander in Chief of the Armed forces, have the power to pardon criminals and to veto bills passed by Congress.
Executive Branch (President)
This document was a pamphlet encouraging colonists to separate from the king and declare independence.
Common Sense (Thomas Paine)
Which level of government is responsible for printing money, declare war, establish copy right patents?
Federal government
What was the first Constitution known as? It had many weaknesses?
Articles of Confederation
A person born in Hawaii or U.S. Virgin Island is still a U.S. citizen through which law?
Law of Soil
Has the Power of Judicial Review. They settle disputes between states.
Judicial Branch (Supreme Court)
Which document established self-government and social contract?
Mayflower Compact
Which level of government is tasked with issuing licenses (marriage, professional) and establish local governments?
State government
What is the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution called?
Bill of Rights
Pay taxes, register with the selective service, obey the law are all examples of:
Citizenship Obligations
Congress can make all laws necessary to carry out its powers. This is known as:
Elastic Clause
This document granted more rights to Englishmen and limited the power of Parliament.
English Bill of Rights
When both the federal government and state governments share the same powers such as collect taxes & establish courts. That is known as:
Concurrent Powers
What is the process for amending the U.S. Constitution
2/3 propose and 3/4 ratify.
Which Political Party opposed the extension of slavery?
Republican Party
Mr. Cenat is running for President. How old must he be to run for President?
35 years old.
What does the Magna Carta and English Bill of Rights have in common?
Both try to limit the power of government.
Which amendment gives states their reserved powers?
10th amendment
Why did the Founding fathers create a system of checks and balances in the U.S. Constitution?
To prevent tyranny or an abusive government.