Separation Anxiety
Article 1 of the Constitution establishes this branch of government, which is primarily responsible for making and passing laws
The Legislative Branch
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
In the smash-hit Broadway musical Hamilton, Lin-Manuel Miranda played the title character, while Daveed Diggs played this Founding Father and Secretary of State who became his rival.
Thomas Jefferson
The first 10 amendments added to the U.S. Constitution to protect individual liberties are collectively called this.
The Bill of Rights
Article 2 states that this is the official head of the executive branch, serving as Commander in Chief of the military and holding power to grant pardons.
The President
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
This UK artist brought back '90s drum-and-bass and garage beats with viral pop tracks like "Pain" and "Boy's a Liar."
PinkPantheress
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
While the President serves as Commander in Chief of the military, Congress checks this authority by holding these two distinct powers.
the power to declare war and the power to provide military funding/supplies
In Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War, the Avengers split into factions over whether to sign these fictional UN-backed international laws regulating superhero activity.
The Sokovia Accords
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
The constitutional concept that no government is all-powerful and must obey the law just as citizens do is known as rule of law or this term
Limited Government
Name the specific check the Executive Branch has over the Judicial Branch, and the check the Legislative Branch has over the Executive Branch regarding appointments.
the President appointing judges/justices, and the Senate confirming/approving those appointments
In this hit anime series, high schooler Yuji Itadori swallows a cursed artifact and becomes host to the legendary, ancient demon Sukuna.
Jujutsu Kaisen
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