Terms
Clauses
Powers
Amendment Process
Division of Powers
100

is a system of government in which a written constitution divides the powers of the government on a territorial basis between a national, or central, government, and several regional governments, typically referred to as States. 

Federalism

100

means that the Constitution stands above all other laws, including laws of States.

Supremacy Clause

100

are not expressly stated in the Constitution, but are reasonably suggested, or implied.

Implied powers

100

How many amendments have been made to the Constitution?

27

100

The power to declare war is a ________ Power.

Enumerated Power

200

certain powers are assigned to the National government and other powers are assigned to the States.

Division of powers

200

ensures that states honor the court judgments of other states.

Full Faith and Credit Clause

200

are set forth in the Constitution. These are powers that are expressly denied to the National government

Denied Powers

200

How many ways can an amendment be made to the constitution?

2

200

The power to give marriage and drivers licenses is a __________ Power.

Reserved

300

The first ten amendments to the constitution?

Bill or Rights

300

grants Congress the power to make any laws necessary to carry out the enumerated powers.

Necessary and Proper Clause 

300

are those powers that both the National and State governments possess and exercise. 

Concurrent Powers

300

In order for an amendment to be proposed how many votes are needed by both houses in congress?

2/3

300

The power to collect taxes is a _________power.

Concurrent

400

means a change to the Constitution.

Amendment

400

is also referred to as the elastic clause.

Necessary and Proper Clause

400

are also called expressed powers. _________ are delegated to the national government and are spelled out, or expressed, in the Constitution. 

Enumerated Powers

400

In order for an amendment to be ratified how many votes are needed by both houses in congress?

3/4

400

The power to establish a national bank is an ____________ power.

Implied

500

the transfer or delegation of power to a lower level, especially by central government to local or regional administration.

Devolution

500

Who has the responsibility of applying the Supremacy Clause?

The Supreme Court

500

are those powers not granted to the National government, but at the same time, not denied to the States.

Reserved Powers

500

Other than when congress is in session, where else can an amendment be proposed and ratified?

At a national convention called by Congress

500

The power to regulate immigration is an __________ power?

Inherited 

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