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Which of the Constitution principles states that the power of government should reside in the hands of the people?
Popular Sovereignty
100
The Legislative Branch is divided into 2 houses. What is the term for this?
Bicameral
100
How many Senators does each state recieve?
2
100
Which amendment allows for citizens to possess a firearm?
2nd
100
Which amendment is the ONLY amendment ever repealed?
18th
200
Which of the Constitution principles makes sure that no single branch of government becomes too powerful?
Separation of Powers
200
Which of the two house in the Legislative Branch bases the amount of members a state receives on its POPULATION?
The House of Representatives
200
What is the method Americans use to elect the President?
The Electoral College
200
What does the 4th Amendment protect citizens from?
Unreasonable search and seizure
200
Women were guaranteed the right to vote by which amendment?
19th
300
What document preceded the US Constitution?
The Articles of Confederation
300
Name the members of the Executive Branch.
President, Vice President, members of the Presidential Cabinet
300
What is the term for describing how each branch of government has "powers" over the other branches?
Checks and Balances
300
Right to a fair and speedy trial is guaranteed by which amendment?
6th
300
Which amendment abolished slavery?
13th
400
How many of the original states had to ratify the Constitution to make it legal?
9
400
How long is the term for Supreme Court Justices?
Life (Unless impeached)
400
Name at least 2 requirements to become the US President
35 yrs. old, Natural Born Citizen, Resident of US for 14 years
400
Which amendment prohibited alcohol in US?
18th
400
What did the 26th Amendment do?
Lowered voting age to 18
500
The Constitution's STATEMENT OF PURPOSE can be found in which section?
The Preamble
500
What majority of the House and Senate is required to PROPOSE an amendment?
2/3
500
What Judicial power was established by the court case Marbury v. Madison (1803)
Judicial Review
500
Name the FIVE freedoms guaranteed by the 1st Amendment.
Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly, Petition
500
Which amendment states that there are rights belonging to the people that are not stated in the Constitution?
9th
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