Article 1 of the Constitution establishes the Legislative Branch and says that the power will be split between which two chambers?
The Senate and House of Representatives
This 52-word introductory statement to the U.S. Constitution outlines its fundamental purposes and goals
The Preamble
This system was created so that each branch of government has specific authority to restrain or limit the power of the other two branches
Checks and Balances
Jack Black voiced Bowser and sang this viral, piano-heavy love song in The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
Peaches
The first 10 amendments added to the U.S. Constitution to protect individual liberties are collectively called this.
The Bill of Rights
The President nominates a new Supreme Court Justice. Which body of Congress has the constitutional responsibility to confirm or reject this nomination?
The Senate
The principle that power originates from the people and that government exists only with the consent of the governed is known as this
Popular Sovereignty
The power of the Supreme Court to declare laws or actions of local, state, or federal governments unconstitutional was established in this landmark 1803 case
Marbury v. Madison
What is the name of R&B superstar SZA's massive album that spent 50 weeks on the Billboard charts, featuring hits like "Kill Bill"?
SOS
Pleading the Fifth protects an accused person from this, meaning you cannot be compelled to testify against yourself.
Self-Incrimination
According to Article 3, federal judges hold their office under this condition, meaning they effectively serve for life unless impeached or retired
During good behavior
Name two of the core purposes of government explicitly stated in the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution
(any two) Establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, secure the blessings of liberty, or form a more perfect union?
If the President checks Congress by vetoing a bill, Congress can check the President by overriding the veto with this fraction of votes in both houses
2/3 majority vote
In the game Minecraft, players must craft an Eye of Ender to locate a stronghold portal leading to this dark dimension to battle the Ender Dragon.
The End
The Fifth Amendment protects individuals against this unfair judicial practice of being put on trial twice for the exact same crime.
Double Jeopardy
Found in Article 1, Section 8, this clause gives Congress the flexibility to create laws that are "necessary and proper" to execute its duties.
This Enlightenment philosopher theorized that people have "natural rights" to life, liberty, and property, heavily influencing the founding documents.
John Locke
The President has the power to check the judicial branch by issuing these, which completely forgive crimes committed against the United States.
Pardons
In the record-breaking 2024 film Deadpool & Wolverine, this infamous mutant villain rules over the lawless wasteland of "The Void" using her terrifying telekinetic powers.
Cassandra Nova
To protect against unreasonable searches and seizures under the 4th Amendment, law enforcement officers must obtain this document backed by probable cause.
Warrant
Expressed or written powers specifically listed in Article 1, Section 8 (such as laws levying taxes, declaring war, and coining money) are known as this term
Enumerated Powers
-Preamble
-Articles
-Amendments
Give an example of a check on the Legislative Branch
-The President can veto or sign a bill into law
-The Supreme Court can use its power of Judicial Review to determine if a law is Constitutional or not
What is an ability of Gojo from Jujutsu Kaisen?
-Unlimited Void
-Limitless
-6 Eyes
-Blue
-Red
-Hollow Purple
This amendment in the Bill of Rights reserves all powers not specifically delegated to the federal government back to the individual states or the people.
The 10th Amendment