US Constitution
To reelect someone or elect someone new
Power of the vote
What is the 2nd Amendment?
Right to bear arms
The Constitution and Laws of the United States are the
"Supreme law of the land"
What is limited government?
A government whose power is restricted by law and exists within predefined limits
Who's responsible for making sure potholes get fixed?
The mayor
"We the People" Popular Sovereignty (Social Contract Theory)
Consent of the governed
What are all the rights of the 1st Amendment?
Free speech, freedom of the press, right to peacefully assemble, right to petition the government for redress of grievances
Other forms of aid to the states
FBI, equipping and training of the National Guard
Which document did the concept of limited government come from?
Magna Carta
What kinds of powers do local elected prosecutors have?
Power to decide whether someone has to pay a bill, prosecute someone and what to charge them with, and the power to plea bargain
In a general way, describe the national government under the Articles of Confederation.
States had a lot of independence and there was no strong central government.
What historic document is the Bill of Rights a part of?
The Constitution
What is the Supremacy Clause and why is it important?
The supremacy clause makes the Constitution and all laws on treaties approved by Congress in exercising its enumerated powers the supreme law of the land
The president has powers not specifically listed in the constitution. What are these called?
Implied Powers
Which politicians are in charge of drafting and passing state laws?
State Legislators
The body of the Constitution describes the
Structure of the federal government and how changes can be made
Who wrote the amendments that became the Bill of Rights?
James Madison
What is the Privilege and Immunity Clause?
"The Citizens of each state shall be entitled to all Privileges and Immunities of Citizens in the several States
How does the Constitution limit the Supreme Court?
The Constitution defines its jurisdiction
If you are questioning the policies of your local school system, which candidates for this governmental organization should you check out?
School Board
Who created the U.S. Constitution?
James Madison
True or False: The 9th amendment states that 100% of the rights of citizens are called out in the Constitution. That they have no rights beyond what the Constitution says.
False
What is the 10th Amendment and why is it so important to understanding federalism?
Any powers not specifically given to the national government is reserved for the states; Important because the powers are shared/split between states and national government
Where does limited government show up in the Constitution?
Article VI of the Constitution states the principal of constitutional supremacy that guarantees limited government and the rule of law
After a long day, you decide to go out to a restaurant , but you notice that the closing time seems really early. Who decided that?
The City Council