Amendments
Federalism
Constitution
Principles of the Constitution
Branches of the Government
100

How many amendments are now a part of the US Constitution?

27

100

The division of power between the states and the National government is called?

Federalism

100

How many articles make up the US Constitution?

7 Articles

100

This principle believes political power comes from the people and would be found in the words "We the People."

Popular Sovereignty

100
What are the three branches?
Legislative Executive Judicial
200

What are the first ten amendments called?

The Bill of Rights

200
This type of power allows the states to pass laws regarding education, wildlife, speed limits, etc.

Reserved Powers

200

Who is known as the Father of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights?

James Madison
200

This principle rests on the belief that the government is not all powerful and has to have limits in order to tell the government what they can and cannot do.

Limited Government

200

The main job of Congress is to?

Make Laws 

300

What are the five rights found in the First Amendment?

Freedoms of Speech, Press, Assembly, Petition, and Religion
300

This type of power is shared between the states and the national government and includes the power of taxation.

Concurrent Powers

300

Which Article would you find the Supremacy Clause?

Article 6

300

This principle grants the three branches of government specific power like the power to declare war, pardon people for crimes, and hear cases on appeal.

Separation of Powers

300

The judicial department is made up of?

Judges and Courts

400
The 19th amendment gave women the right to do what?
vote
400

Who is the current Governor of Wyoming?

Mark Gordon

400

Which article would you find the expressed powers of the U.S. President?

Article 2

400

This principle was established in the famous Supreme Court case called Marbury vs. Madison.  Some argue it is the government's greatest power.

Judicial Review

400

Who makes up the executive branch?

The president and cabinet members

500

This amendment granted the government another expressed power by allowing the government to tax income.

16th Amendment

500

Who are Wyoming's two U.S. Senators?  Who is Wyoming's U.S. Representative?

John Barrasso, Cynthia Lummis

Harriet Hageman

500

What month, day, and year did the founding fathers sign the U.S. Constitution?

September 17, 1787

500

This principle makes sure one branch, group, or person cannot gain too much power.  No one can act alone.

Checks and Balances

500

Who makes up the Legislative Branch?

Senators & House of Representatives

Congress

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