We the People
What is the introductory body of the Constitution called?
The Preamble
This amendment gave us the freedoms we know such as free speech, press, and religion.
The 1st Amendment
A leader that rules by force.
Dictator
A set number.
Quota
When you are born in the United States or any of its territories you automatically became a ___________?
Citizen
What are the powers that are listed specifically for the federal government in the Constitution?
Delegated Powers
This amendment gave women the right to vote or suffrage.
19th Amendment
The type of democracy we utilize in the United States and other Western democracies.
Representative
Explain what is Eminent Domain.
The taking of private property for public use.
The U.S. Census that determines how we are represented, what services are provided to what locations, and more occurs how often?
Ten Years
What is the system of sharing powers between the states and national government called?
Federalism
This amendment ended slavery in the U.S.
13th Amendment
The government of Ancient Athens.
Direct Democracy
The consent of the governed, people allowing a government to rule over them.
Popular Sovereignty
When was the Declaration of Independence approved?
1776
What are the powers given to the states called?
Reserved Powers
This amendment gives us the right to trial by jury.
7th Amendment
Vatican City and Iran are examples of countries that are organized by what type of government?
Theocracy
Tell me the difference between Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances.
The first one is a division of tasks or jobs assigned to each branch. The second one are the powers each branch has to "check" each other so that no one branch is all powerful.
Supreme Court case that established Judicial Review as a power for the Judicial Branch.
Marbury v. Madison (1803)
What is the definition for the word constitution?
The amendment that ended the Poll Tax.
24th Amendment
Saudi Arabia. Swaziland. Oman. Qatar. Brunei. Are countries that are ran by this style of "old" government?
(Hint: King Henry the Eighth)
Absolute Monarchy
Why is the Mayflower Compact so important?
It was the first example of self-government.
Under the Articles of of Confederation, the first government of the U.S. How many votes did you need to pass any form of legislation nationally?
9 out of 13