Category 1: Basics of the Constitution
What is the main purpose of the Constitution?
To establish a framework for government
The idea that government gets its power from the people is called what?
Popular Sovereignty
Which branch makes laws?
Legislative Branch
Which amendment guarantees freedom of speech, religion, and the press?
1st Amendment
The “necessary and proper” clause is also known as the __________.
Elastic Clause
The introduction that states the goals of the Constitution is called the __________.
Preamble
The division of power between national and state governments is known as __________.
Federalism
Which branch enforces the laws?
Executive Branch
Which amendment abolished slavery?
13th.
What does the Supremacy Clause establish?
The Constitution is the highest law of the land
How many articles are in the U.S. Constitution?
7
What principle prevents one branch from becoming too powerful?
Checks and Balances
Which branch interprets the laws?
Judicial Branch
Which amendment lowered the voting age to 18?
26th
The Elastic Clause gives Congress what power?
To make all laws necessary and proper
What are the first ten amendments called?
Bill of Rights
The principle that limits government power by law is called __________.
Limited Government
Who has the power to approve treaties with foreign nations?
The Senate
Which amendment grants the right to a fair and speedy trial?
6th.
The Commerce Clause gives Congress the power to do what?
Regulate trade between states and with foreign nations
How many states were required to ratify the Constitution?
9.
What principle states that the government and its officials are subject to the law, just like everyone else?
Rule of Law
What gives the Supreme Court the power to declare laws unconstitutional?
Judicial Review (Marbury v. Madison)
Which amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment?
8th.
Which Supreme Court case established judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison