Historical Influences
The division of our governments powers into three branches was inspired by this man's theory of separation of powers.
Who is Baron de Montesquieu?
This constitutional power helps the President in the conduct of U.S. Foreign Policy.
What is the power to receive ambassadors from foreign countries?
The power of Congress to declare war is an example of these types of powers given to Congress by the Constitution.
What are enumerated powers?
The power of the Court to declare an act of Congress unconstitutional was established by this landmark U.S. Supreme Court case.
What is Marbury v. Madison?
Voting in an election, attending a school board meeting, and running for a seat on the city council are all examples of this.
This ancient civilization established a republican form of government.
What is Roman?
These are the three requirements to be able to run for President of the United States.
What are natural born citizenship, 35 years of age, and a U.S. resident for at least 14 years.
These are the two requirements to become a Senator.
What are 30 years old and a state resident for 9 years.
This is the only court that is specifically established by the Constitution.
What is the U.S. Supreme Court?
According to the Declaration of Independence, the people have the right to do this whenever their government becomes despotic and oppressive.
What is abolish their government and establish a new one?
This historical document contributed the ideals of no taxation without representation, trial by jury, and limited government to our nation.
What is Magna Carta?
The President is performing this role when he/she sends troops to give military aid in another country.
What is Commander in Chief?
Creating a national bank to hold federal funds is an example of Congress exercising these powers given to them by the Elastic Clause of the Constitution.
What are implied powers?
This court case strengthened the 14th Amendment and made it illegal for evidence to be obtained without a warrant.
What is Mapp v. Ohio?
Having fewer government programs, lower taxes, and fewer business regulations are all ideals of this political party.
What is the Republican Party.
This document established the principle of self-government in the colonies.
What is the Mayflower Compact?
These are the three requirements to run for President.
What are being 35 years old, a U.S. resident for 14 years, and being a natural born citizen?
The Constitution allows for the House and the Senate to take these steps if there is persuasive evidence that the President of the United States has committed treason.
What are the powers of the House to impeach and the Senate to remove the President.
The establishment of juveniles' right to due process came from this landmark U.S. Supreme Court case.
What is In re Gault?
Amendments can be made to the Constitution in one of these two ways.
What are a 2/3rds vote by both houses of Congress or a vote of 3/4ths of the states.
This is what is created when people give away power to rule & some rights, but get back protection from the government.
What is Social Contract?
This is the power given to the President to check Congress.
What is the power to veto proposed federal legislation?
This type of committee is appointed to resolve the differences when a different version of the same bill is passed by the House and the Senate.
What is a conference committee?
What is Schneck v U.S.?
Having only one branch (the legislative), not having the power to tax, and having too rigid requirements for passing laws were all weaknesses of this government.
What is The Articles of Confederation?