Federalism
A power specifically given to the federal government by the constitution
What is "enumerated power"
Who supported national government
What are "Federalists"
Which amendment protects the freedom of speech and religion
What is the "1st amendment"
What role of the president leads the military, directs military operations, and responds to national security threats
What is "Commander in Chief"
How many members does the Senate have for each state
What is "2 members"
Powers that are kept by the state
What are "reserved powers"
Which group advocated for the Bill of Rights
What are "Anti-Federalists"
Which amendment protects against unreasonable search and seizures
What is the "4th amendment"
What is the role of the president that directs federal agencies, manage how laws are implemented, and set executive priorities.
What is "executive orders"
How long is the U.S. Senators term
Which is an example of a concurrent power
A. Declaring War
B. Collecting Taxes
C. Making treaties
What is "B. Collecting Taxes"
Anti-Federalist believed the constitution made ...
A. government too powerful
B. states too powerful
C. national government weak
What is "A. government too powerful"
Which amendment gives people the right to not self incriminate themselves when they have committed a crime
What is the "5th amendment"
What is it called when a president rejects a Bill from Congress
What is "veto"
Which chamber has the power to impeach federal officials
What is the "Senate"
Which government deals with local responsibilities
What is "local government"
What did the Bill of Rights ultimately protect
What is "individual rights/liberties"
Which amendment is violated when a person is denied a speedy trial and the right to counsel
What is the "6th amendment"
What is it called when the president forgives someone convicted of a federal crime
What is a "pardon"
Which chamber confirms presidential appointments such as Supreme Court justices.
What is the "Senate"
What power involves both federal and state government
What are "concurrent powers"
Which group was against the Bill of Rights and why?
What is "Federalist because they believed the constitution provided enough protection of individual rights"
Which amendment protects against cruel and unusual punishment
What is the "8th amendment"
Which one of these NOT a role of the president?
A. Chief diplomat
B. Head of State
C. State senate
What is "C. State Senate"
How many voting members are in the House of Representatives
What is "435 members"