Our Constitution
Amending the Constitution
Powers and Laws
Bits and Pieces
100
It is the introduction in the constitution.
What is the preamble
100
Number of times the Constitution has been amended in over 200 years
What is 27
100
Power that is shared by the states and federal government
What are concurrent powers
100
Power not detailed in the Constitution but suggested in its language
What is implied power
200
A system where the federal government shares power with the state government
What is federalism
200
Amendments to the Constitution help to establish
What is civil rights
200
Powers are divided among branches of government - makes sure no branch has too much power
What is separation of powers
200
An example of an enumerated power
What is print money, regulate foreign trade, maintain armed forces, create federal courts
300
Court case that ruled African Americans were considered property and that they did not have rights as citizens
What is Dred Scott v Sanford
300
Clause that give congress the power to regulate commerce with foreign nations
What is the commerce clause
300
Power given to Congress in the Constitution
What is enumerated powers
300
Example of a reserved power
What is establish schools, pass marriage/divorce laws, regulate trade within a state
400
People rule through elected representatives
What is a republican government
400
To amend the Constitution it takes two steps, proposal and ratification. These entities can propose an amendment.
What is congress and states
400
The belief that government is subject to the will of the people
What is popular sovereignty
400
An example of a concurrent power
What is raise taxes, borrow money, provide for public welfare, carry out criminal justice
500
Each branch of government can check or limit the power of the other branches
What is checks and balances
500
Allows Congress to make laws they deem necessary and proper for carrying out its duties
What is the elastic clause
500
Powers that belong only to the states
What are reserved powers
500
Government with limited powers strictly defined by law.
What is limited government
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