Characteristics of Government
The people are the source of the government's power.
Popular Sovereignty
Gives guidelines for the makeup of the house of representatives and the senate. (Legislative Branch)
Article I
Which branch handles impeachment proceedings for government officials?
With what type of government do the people constrict the government's power?
Limited Government
Describes the powers of the states, and the process of passing an amendment.
Article IV
What are the 3 parts of the Constitution?
Preamble, the 7 Articles and the amendments
Name one benefit that the president has, other than salary.
Possible answers:
Air Force One
White House
Medical care
Security
The Supreme Court can deem a governmental action as unconstitutional.
Judicial Review
Provides guidelines for the President, and their powers. (Executive Branch)
Article II
What clause in the constitution states that laws must be "necessary & proper"?
Elastic Clause
What system gives each branch of government the ability to limit another's power?
Checks & Balances System
Powers of the Supreme Court (Judicial Branch)
Article III
He was the leader of the Constitutional Convention and the first president...
George Washington
The division of power between state and national government
Federalism
The article that identifies that there will be 2 senators per state, totaling 100 senators.
Article I
What are the qualifications to become a U.S president?
35, natural born citizen, 4 year terms. (can serve 2)