Principles of Constitution
the principle that power comes from the people
popular sovereignty
Powers shared by both state and federal governments
Concurrent Power
Article I of the Constitution explains the structure and power of what branch of government?
Legislative Branch
This amendment protects citizens accused of a crime. How does it protect them?
5th/due process
Things citizens MUST do are called what?
Duties
Considered to be the "Supreme Law of the Land
The Constitution
Implied powers
The powers and structure of the Executive Branch are discussed in this article of the Constitution...
Article II
Which amendment guarantees all citizens be treated equally regardless of race. Religion, and political beliefs and how?
14th/equal protection under the law
Name the THREE RESPONSIBILITIES of citizens
pursue education, stay informed, vote
The first ten amendments of the Constitution
The Bill of Rights
Reserved powers are powers given only to what?
The states
Article III of the Constitution describes the structure and power of what branch of government?
Which amendment guarantees citizens the right to enjoy basic freedoms and how?
What are the two LIMITS to our rights and freedoms?
Cannot infringe on others rights, Our speech and protests cannot endanger public safety and health
2/3 vote from both houses of Congress on a proposed amendment
Only congress has the power to do this...
Declare war
Who is the leader of the Executive Branch?
The President
2nd
What are the four DUTIES of citizens?
obey the law, pay your taxes, jury duty, defend your country
Ratification by 3/4 of the states
How does the executive branch check/limit power of the legislative branch?
Veto/not signing bill into law
the term for a check of the actions of the legislative and executive branches to determine whether or not their decisions violate the Constitution
Judicial Review
This amendment gave women the right to vote in 1920
19th Amendment
What are the three powers of the Executive Branch?
Direct foreign policy
Commander-In-Chief of military
Appoint ambassadors and federal judges