How many amendments are now a part of the US Constitution?
27
The division of power between the states and the National government is called?
Federalism
How many articles make up the US Constitution?
7 Articles
This principle believes political power comes from the people and would be found in the words "We the People."
Popular Sovereignty
What are the first ten amendments called?
The Bill of Rights
Reserved Powers
Who is known as the Father of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights?
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
The main job of Congress is to?
Make Laws
What are the five rights found in the First Amendment?
This type of power is shared between the states and the national government and includes the power of taxation.
Concurrent Powers
Which Article would you find the Supremacy Clause?
Article 6
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
The judicial department is made up of?
Judges and Courts
Who is the current Governor of Wyoming?
Mark Gordon
Which article would you find the expressed powers of the U.S. President?
Article 2
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
Who makes up the executive branch?
The president and cabinet members
This amendment granted the government another expressed power by allowing the government to tax income.
16th Amendment
Who are Wyoming's two U.S. Senators? Who is Wyoming's U.S. Representative?
John Barrasso, Cynthia Lummis
Harriet Hageman
What month, day, and year did the founding fathers sign the U.S. Constitution?
September 17, 1787
This principle makes sure one branch, group, or person cannot gain too much power. No one can act alone.
Checks and Balances
Who makes up the Legislative Branch?
Senators & House of Representatives
Congress