Amendments
You, Mr. Government Politician, cannot search my belongings without a warrant or probable cause because of which amendment?
President Cowart doesn't like the new bill outlawing feudalism passed in Congress, she he vetoes it. This is an example of which principle of government?
Checks and Balances
A two-part legislature is what we are. That means we are what?
Bicameral
President White sat down to settle a territory dispute with Canadian Prime Minister Fairchild. Which Presidential role is being fulfilled?
Chief Diplomat
Put the following documents in chronological order. Articles of Confederation, Bill of Rights, Constitution, Declaration of Independence.
1. Declaration of Independence
2. Articles of Confederation
3. Constitution
4. Bill of Rights
Hey, don't forget about me! I am the amendment that allows no double jeopardy!
5th Amendment
Chief Justice Garrett gave a speech encouraging everyone to vote. He said it was the best way for people to exercise their power in government. What principle am I?
Popular Sovereignty
What are the 3 qualifications to be in the House of Representatives?
25 years old
7 year US Citizen
Live in district you represent
Rey wants to run for President. He is currently 17, a lifelong citizen of the US, and a resident of Missouri for 17 years. Why is he not allowed to run for office?
He is not old enough
Newly elected President Bates takes an oath to uphold the Constitution at her inauguration. What clause of the Constitution requires this?
Supremacy Clause
Hey, Ms. Woods, you cannot make me work against my will anymore, unless you put me in jail or force me into the military. Which amendment am I?
13th Amendment
Speaker Sheldon wants to pass a bill through the House of Representatives that would ban public gatherings of more than 2 people. Representative Davis told the Speaker this bill violates the 1st Amendment. Which principle keeps Congress from passing the law?
Limited Government
Although fewer in number than representatives, we senators serve longer terms. How many of us are there and how long do we serve?
100 Senators
6 year terms
President Lautzenhiser was caught selling military secrets to the Russians. What is the Constitutional way to remove her from office?
Impeachment
I am the reason only the National Government can declare war or coin money. What kind of power am I?
Enumerated Power
What is the term for the right to vote, which women were granted with the 19th Amendment?
suffrage
Congress recently passed a new law to ban Tik Tok on all US app stores. If this law were challenged at the Supreme Court, what principle would be used?
Judicial Review
Members of this chamber must approve all presidential appointments and treaties. What chamber am I?
Senate
President Henderson took over for President Hunziker after he died of pneumonia 2 months into his term following a long winded outdoor speech. How many terms of her own is President Henderson allowed to serve?
1 term
I am the most abused part of the Constitution. I allow Congress to create any laws they want to carry out their duties. What am I?
Necessary & Proper (Elastic) Clause
As a representative, Mr. Sperry can't vote himself a pay raise until the next session. What amendment makes that true?
27th Amendment
Governor Ahmed wants to raise income taxes on the residents of Missouri to mirror the increase in US taxes passed by President Edwards.
“If she can do it, so can I!” - Gov. Ahmed.
Which principle allows for this shared power?
Federalism
The US Senate is a continuous body. What does this mean?
only 1/3 of the Senate is up for election every 2 years.
The Senate can never be made up entirely of new members.
President Gregg is out on the campaign trail to help Senate candidate Clark get elected. Which presidential role is being fulfilled?
Chief of the Party
I can be used by multiple levels of government. The most common way I am used is creating taxes. What type of power am I?
Concurrent Power