U.S. Constitution
According to the U.S. Constitution, which entity holds the ultimate authority for government?
The people
How many branches of government are established by the U.S. Constitution?
Three
What fundamental principle of the U.S. Constitution states that the government's power is limited to specific functions?
Limited government
How many amendments are there to the U.S. Constitution?
27
Which early Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison
How many articles are there in the U.S. Constitution?
7
According to the U.S. Constitution, which branch of government is responsible for making laws?
Legislative branch
The principle that leaders must be subject to the laws in order to protect the power of the people is known as?
Rule of Law
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees freedom of speech, religion, and the press?
First Amendment
What is judicial review?
The Supreme Court's power to overturn laws or actions they deem unconstitutional
Which section of the U.S Constitution serves as an introduction & outlines the purposes of the government?
The Preamble
What term describes the system by which each branch of government has the power to limit the actions of the other branches?
Checks and balances
The United States Constitution places national laws above all state laws when they conflict, this is part of the _______________ Clause.
Supremacy
According to the 5th amendment, an individual cannot be tried twice for the same crime. What is this called?
Double Jeopardy
Which Supreme Court case affirmed the supremacy of the national government over state governments?
McColloch v. Maryland
Which part of the U.S. Constitution outlines and protects the rights of individuals from government overreach?
The Bill of Rights
The right for Congress to perform powers not explicitly listed in the Constitution is known as ________________ Clause.
Necessary and Proper/ Elastic Clause
What term describes the division of power between the national government and the state governments in the United States?
Federalism
In order to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution at least ______ of each house of Congress must vote in agreeance.
2/3
What is a loose interpretation (or loose constructivism)?
a flexible approach to interpreting the U.S. Constitution that considers current conditions in society
Which article of the U.S. Constitution establishes the procedures for amending the document?
ROMAN NUMERAL*
Article V
Which article of the U.S. Constitution establishes the structure and powers of the executive branch?
ROMAN NUMERAL
Article II
What is the term for the principle that the government derives its authority from the consent of the governed?
Popular sovereignty
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution lowered the voting age from 21 to 18?
26th Amendment
What is strict interpretation (or strict constructivism)?
a literal approach to interpreting the U.S. Constitution that pays attention the exact words of the document