vocabulary
A principle by which powers are divided among different branches of government to make sure no one branch has too much power.
Separation of Powers
The words "We the People" are the first words of the ___________.
Preamble to the Constitution
How many years is a term for a Senate member?
six
The main job of the ______________________branch of govt. is to administer the laws passed by Congress.
executive
The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution are called the _____.
Bill of Rights
The belief that the government is subject to the will of the people.
Popular Sovereignty
The Americans formed a republic, or a government in which people rule in what way?
through elected representatives
What is the system that established to maintain a balance of power between the three branches of government
checks and balances
Powers given specifically to Congress
enumerated powers
Which Constitutional amendment gave women the right to vote?
nineteenth
Concurrent Power
How old must someone be to run for the House of Representatives?
25
The federal govt. reassigns each state's share of seats in the House of Representatives every ___________years.
10
The _________________is the head of the executive branch of the federal govt.
president
Which amendment to the Constitution protects people accused of crimes, and was designed to guard against abuses of power like those that occurred under British rule?
fifth
A government in which citizens rule through elected representatives according to the plan of the government.
Constitutional Republic
What power does the Supreme Court have?
to provide judicial review
How many members are in the House of Representatives?
435
The U.S. Congress claims_____________________, which are powers that are suggested but not directly stated in the Constitution.
implied powers
Ratified by the states in 1868, the Fourteenth Amendment granted full citizenship rights to _________________________________.
African Americans
Power not enumerated in the constitution but suggested in its language.
implied power
What is the name of the decision issued by justices of the Supreme Court after they listen to legal arguments about a case?
the court's opinion
Which delegates the House of Representatives is a voting member?
New Mexico
States with a ______________populations have more representatives in Congress.
larger
For an amendment to be ratified, it must be approved by what fraction of the states?
three-fourths