Constitutional Concepts
Which amendment gives citizens the right to bear arms (gun rights)?
"What is" the 2nd Amendment
This type of government typically has a King and Queen?
"What is" a monarchy
Which one of these is NOT listed in the first amendment?
- Free speech, Freedom of Religion, Free Press, Freedom to Assembly & Freedom to a Fair Trial
"What is" Freedom to a Fair Trial (That is listed in the 6th amendment)
Powers granted to the states are called what kind of powers?
"What is" Reserved Powers
What is it called when you have two legislative chambers?
"What is" Bicameral
These six pillars and introduction to the Constitution outline the purpose of the Constitution?
"What is" The Preamble
When citizens themselves are directly involved in making laws and the day to day business this is what type of government?
"What is" Direct Democracy
The first ten amendments are called?
"What is" The Bill of Rights
Powers granted to the Federal government and listed in the Constitution are called what kind of powers?
"What are" Enumerated/expressed powers
What concept means the DIVISION and SHARING of powers between the federal and state government?
"What is" Federalism
This amendment protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizure in their persons, houses, papers and effects.
"What is" The 4th Amendment
What part of the preamble would apply to the government providing services to better the lives of the Americans.
"What is" promote the general welfare
This branch of government ENFORCES the laws?
"What is" The Executive Branch (President)
Shared powers between the state and federal government are called what kind of power?
"What are" Concurrent Powers
This means to change, alter or add an amendment to the constitution?
"What is" Amend
This branch of government INTERPRETS the constitutionality of laws and government actions?
"What is" The Judicial Branch (Supreme Court)
This form of government is run by a small group of elites and the greek meaning "rule by a few"?
"What is" An Oligarchy
What COMPROMISE created the government we have today with the House of Reps being based on population and the Senate having equal representation?
"What is" The Great Compromise
Who has the power to claim public property? (Eminent Domain)
"What is" Concurrent power -State & Federal government
What do we have in our democracy that keeps one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
"What are" Checks and Balances
Once congress passes the proposed constitutional amendment by 2/3 vote in both houses what is the next step in the process?
"What is" Ratified by 3/4 state legislatures or 38 states.
The concept that the people are the ultimate source of government power and the government needs to the consent of the governed.
"What is" popular sovereignty
This early English philosopher believed that if you didn't like your government you had the ability to change it?
"Who is" John Locke
Who has the power to borrow money?
"What is" Concurrent Power -Federal & State government
American government is restricted in what it can do because of the Constitution. Citizens have rights that can’t be limited or taken away.
"What is" Limited Government