This gives Congress the right to make all "necessary and proper laws";
Article II of the Constitution is important because it
What is elastic clause; describes the executive branch
100
The only method of amending the Constitution that has been used to date is by; This proposed amendment caused questions when states revoked their ratification
What is national convention; Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)
100
First 10 amendments; Protects freedom of speech
What is Bill of Rights; 1st Amendment
100
Chester Arthur was the __ president of the U.S.; who was his vice president?
What is the 21st; he didn't have one
200
Rule by the people; Power divided between nation and state
What is popular sovereignty; federalism
200
Sam and Geeta Dardick changed government policy in the passage of this bill;
Jurisdiction of the federal courts does NOT include cases involving
What is Americans with Disabilities Act; Divorce
200
In modern times, Congress has set this limit on state ratification of an amendment; The purpose of the Bill of Rights is to protect rights of individual liberty and
What is seven years; the rights of persons accused of crimes
200
False speech; Damages a person in writing
What is slander; libel
200
How long was Zachary Taylor president?
Which political party was he a part of?
What is 1849-1850; Whig
300
Veto override; Where are the 6 goals found?
What is legislative checks executive; Foundation in the Preamble
300
Decisions of the Supreme Court can only be overturned by the court or by;
Deals with defense
What is congressional overturn; seven enumerated powers
300
The Framers provided this section of the Constitution so that it will grow with a changing nation; The first 10 amendments are NOT called
What is the Bill of Rights; property of Al Gore
300
Based on probable cause; purpose of the Bill of Rights
What is search warrant; accused of crimes
300
When was Andrew Jackson born, and when did he die; who was his vice president?
What is 1767-1845; John Calhoun, Martin van Burren
400
Where are the three branches named?
Where is the Constitution responsive to changing needs?
What is Articles; Amendments
400
Judicial review; House
What is elevated Supreme Court's status; first home of Congress
400
40th president of the United States; Who became the president after him? (41st president)
Who is Ronald W. Reagan and George H. W. Bush
400
First amendment protects the press from; When a defendant cannot receive an impartial trial
What is prior restraint; change venue
400
Who was James Buchanan's first lady? What about Grover Cleveland?
Who is niece Harriet Lane; Frances Cleveland
500
President can check Congress with what?
Branch that has final authority on Constitution
What is veto; Supreme Court/Judicial Branch
500
New York; Congressional Powers
What is voice of the people; expressed powers
500
29th and 30th president; what is the name of both their vice presidents?
Who is Warren Harding and Calvin Coolidge; Calvin Coolidge and Charles Dawes
500
How did the 21st affect the 18th; 24th helped low income African Americans to vote
What is repealed it; eliminating poll tax
500
How many children did Abraham Lincoln have?
What were their names?
What is 4 ; Robert Todd Lincoln, Edward Baker (Eddie) Lincoln, William Wallace (Willie) Lincoln, Thomas (Tad) Lincoln