What is the term for a detailed, written plan of government?
Constitution
100
What refers to powers given to state government and not federal government?
Reserved Powers
100
The first ten amendments are known as the:
Bill of Rights
100
Amendment number that makes it illegal for the government to force you to house troops against your will in times of peace
Amendment 3
100
Amendment that limits the president to two terms
22
200
The ____ was the first Constitution of the United States of America that left the national government too weak and unable to manage the interests of the states:
Articles of Confederation
200
Powers held by both the state and federal government such as power to tax:
Concurrent Powers
200
Which article deals with the powers of the Executive Branch?
Article 2
200
Amendment that says government cannot search your property without a search warrant given by a judge:
Amendment 4
200
Amendment that lowers the voting age from 21 to 18
26
300
What Revolutionary War hero and inspiring public figure did the delegates unanimously agree should preside over the Constitutional Convention?
George Washington
300
This is a constitutional action in which a person is put on trial for the same crime twice
Double Jeopardy
300
Which article deals with the powers reserved for the states?
Article 4
300
Amendment number that says you have the right to have a jury
7
300
Amendment that describes the succession of the president if they are unable to do their duty
25
400
Which governmental idea called fro three branches of government with the legislative branch consisting of a bicameral Congress with representation in both houses based upon population? Was it Virginia Plan or New Jersey Plan?
The Virginia Plan
400
The right of the government to buy, at fair price, private property for public sale is called: eminent domain or due process
eminent domain
400
Which article deals with ratification of the Constitution?
Article 7
400
Amendment that gives rights to accused for a fair and speedy trial
6
400
Amendment that repealed prohibition and allowed alcohol again
21
500
Which agreement did northern delegates concede to that would allow a portion of slaves to count towards a state's population when determine representation in the house?
3/5th's Compromise
500
The necessary and proper clause allows Congress to exercise: implied powers or judicial powers
implied powers
500
This article deals with the process of creating amendments
Article 5
500
Amendment that says citizens have more rights then those listed in the constitution (non-enumerated rights)
9
500
Amendment that says the president will be inaugurated on January 20th