Principles of the Constitution
What is the idea that government power comes from the people?
Popular Sovereignty
What is the main purpose of Article I?
Establishes the Legislative Branch
Who has the power to veto laws?
The President
Which amendment protects freedom of speech, press, religion, and assembly?
1st Amendment
Which amendment gave women the right to vote?
19th Amendment
This Avenger fought in World War II, just as the colonies fought against British tyranny in the Revolutionary War.
Who is Captain America?
What is the principle that prevents one branch from becoming too powerful?
Separation of Powers
What does Article II establish?
The Executive Branch
How can Congress override a presidential veto?
With a two-thirds majority vote in both houses
Which amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?
4th Amendment
What amendment abolished slavery?
13th Amendment
This Marvel superhero defends New York City, similar to how colonial militias defended their towns during the American Revolution.
Who is Spider-Man?
What do we call the idea that government is limited by law and must follow the Constitution?
Limited Government
Which article explains the Judicial Branch?
Article III
Which branch can impeach and remove a president?
Legislative Branch / Congress
What does the 5th Amendment protect?
Right against self-incrimination, due process, double jeopardy
What did the 14th Amendment establish?
Equal protection and citizenship rights
Much like the framers of the Constitution debated in Philadelphia, this Marvel group meets in a tower to decide on how to protect their world.
Who are The Avengers?
What is the division of power between the federal and state governments called?
Federalism
What does Article V explain?
The Amendment Process
Who approves Supreme Court justices?
The Senate
Which amendment allows you to own firearms?
2nd Amendment
What Supreme Court case established judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison
This character, originally a villain and enemy of Captain America, disguised himself as Citizen V and formed the original Thunderbolts teams.
Who is Baron Helmut Zemo?
Which principle of the Constitution allows the judicial branch to declare laws unconstitutional?
Judicial Review
Which article establishes the Constitution as the “supreme law of the land”?
Article VI, the Supremacy Clause
What is the name of the process where the Supreme Court reviews laws to determine if they are constitutional?
Judicial Review
Which amendment ensures the right to a speedy and public trial by jury?
6th Amendment
What was the Supreme Court ruling in Brown v. Board of Education?
Declared racial segregation in schools unconstitutional
Just as checks and balances prevent any branch of government from becoming too powerful, this Marvel storyline involves heroes divided to check each other’s power.
What is Civil War?