Constitution Basics
Which part of the Constitution lays out its purpose?
Preamble
Which principle of the Constitution states that the people hold ultimate power?
Popular Sovereignty
The division of powers between state and federal governments is called what?
Federalism
Which four amendments expanded voting rights in the U.S.?
15th, 19th, 24th, 26th
Which clause makes federal law the supreme law of the land?
Supremacy Clause
In what year was the Constitution passed, and in what year did it take effect?
1787, 1789
Which principle ensures that no single branch becomes too powerful?
Checks and balances
Which clause prevents states from discriminating against citizens of other states?
Privileges and Immunities Clause
Which amendments in the Bill of Rights deal with criminal trial rights?
5th & 6th
Which Supreme Court case established judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison
Which branch of government is established in Article I of the Constitution?
Legislative
The system that divides government into three branches is known as what?
Seperation of Powers
Which clause requires states to respect legal documents and court rulings from other states?
Full Faith & Credit Clause
To ratify an amendment, what fraction of state legislatures or conventions must approve?
3/4
Which of the following is not a type of delegated power?
Reserved
What are the first three words of the Preamble?
We the people
Why did the framers choose a bicameral legislature?
Historical, practical, & theoretical reasons
What is the first Amendment?
protects your basic rights to freedom of religion, speech, the press, assembly, and petition
The President’s Cabinet is an example of constitutional change through what?
Custom
Which of the following is not one of the three types of federal powers?
Divided
Who was the first person to sign the Constitution?
George Washington
What is my high school mascot
Elks
What do we call powers that belong only to the states?
Reserved
Which amendment gave women the right to vote?
19th
What year did I graduate
2022