Issues like gun laws and legalizing marijuana are dependent on state & local powers. This relates to the principle of government in which power is divided among a central and lower levels of government.
What is Federalism
100
The Bill of Rights was a compromise set forth by which group during the debate of ratifying the Constitution?
What is the Anti-Federalists.
100
How is the number of the House of Representatives determined?
What is by state populations.
100
The President has the power to veto. Which fraction must Congress have in each house to override a veto?
What is 2/3 vote
100
Suffrage is defined as...
What is the right to vote
200
Government receives its power from the people.
What is Popular Sovereignty
200
The right to not witness against yourself, protection against double jeopardy and due process of law are all parts of which amendment?
What is the 5th Amendment
200
How long is the term for a member of the House of Representatives?
What is 2 years
200
A president can serve no more than 2 terms in office, due to which amendment? AND: which President served more than two terms, resulting in the ratification of the amendment?
What is the 22nd Amendment; Franklin D. Roosevelt
200
Which amendment is the only to ever repeal another amendment?
What is the 21st Amendment
300
The Legislative Branch has the power to override vetoes and approve nominations by the President. This is an example of...
What is Checks & Balances
300
The Bill of Rights were ratified two years after the ratification of the Constitution. Who is the "Father of the Constitution?"
What is James Madison
300
Each state receives 2 senators per state. How is this number determined?
What is it is fixed by the Constitution.
300
President Wilson had a stroke while in office during WWI. Later, after JFK's assassination, President Johnson took over who had heart problems. Which amendment was ratified to solidify presidential succession?
What is the 25th Amendment
300
List the amendments that called for reforms during the Progressive Era.
What is 16, 17, 18, 19
400
Articles I, II, III of the Constitution outline the powers of each branch of government. This is an example of...
What is Separation of Powers
400
The 4th Amendment protects citizens against...
What is illegal search & seizure.
400
Congress has the power to hold proceedings to remove officials from office. What is that called?
What is Impeachment Trials.
400
What is the maximum amount of years a president can serve in office?
What is 10 years
400
The 27th Amendment is unique and controversial. What does the 27th Amendment state?
What is Congressional Pay (vote a raise, receive after a federal election)
500
Limited Government is the principle in which the government is limited by which two things?
What is Laws & boundaries set by the people.
500
Identify the differences between the 6th and 7th Amendments.
What is the 6th = fair and speedy trial. 7th = trial by jury if the amount in question is over $20.
500
Congress is given the power to declare war. However, Congress can share military powers with which branch?
What is The Executive Branch/President
500
Identify the amendment that required the president and vice president to run on the same ticket through the Electoral College.
What is the 12th Amendment
500
The 17th Amendment, ratified during the Progressive Era, called for what reform?
What is the direct election of senators (prevent corruption by political party bosses)