Constitutional Principles
Define limited government.
The powers and functions of government are restricted by the Constitution and the law.
What branch of government is established under Article 1?
Legislative Branch
What branch of government is established under Article 2?
Executive Branch
What branch of government is established under Article 3?
Judicial Branch
What are expressed powers?
Powers that are specifically listed in the Constitution.
Define federalism.
Dividing power between the state, federal, and local governments.
What are the two houses of Congress?
The House of Representatives and the Senate.
Who leads the Executive branch?
President
How long does a US Supreme Court Justice serve?
Life in good behavior.
What are implied powers?
Powers not listed in the Constitution but are logical extensions of the Expressed Powers.
Define popular sovereignty.
Government's authority is created and sustained by the consent of its people, who are the source of all political power
What are three expressed powers of Congress?
Levy taxes, regulate commerce, coin money, declare war, and raise an army and navy
What are two expressed powers of the president?
command the military, sign or veto legislation, appoint officials, grant pardons.
What is Article 6 of the US Constitution?
Supremacy
Define impeachment.
To bring up on charges.
Provide three examples of checks and balances between the three branches of government.
Vetoing laws, appointing officials, impeachment, approval of appointments, judicial review
How do we decide how many representatives each state gets in the House of Representatives?
State Population
What process is used to choose the President of the US?
Electoral College
After Congress votes to approve a constitutional amendment, who then has to ratify it?
State Legislatures
How long did the government shutdown last?
44 days
Recite the preamble of the US Constitution.
We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.
How many people serve in Congress?
535
Name 3 cabinet positions.
Vice President and heads of 15 executive departments, including the U.S. Attorney General; Secretaries of Agriculture; Commerce; Defense; Education; Energy; Health and Human Services; Homeland Security; Housing and Urban Development; Interior; Labor; State; Treasury; Transportation; and, Veterans Affairs.
What were Jefferson and Madison's ideas on amending the Constitution?
Jefferson- New every generation
Madison- Rarley
Name the 7 articles of the US Constitution in order.
Legislative, Executive, Judicial, States, Amendments, Supremacy, Ratification.