Bill of Rights
How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
10
How many amendments have been made total?
27
The House of Representatives has 435 members based on _________.
The Senate has 100 members based on ________.
population; equal representation - 2 per state.
What article in the Constitution establishes the Executive Branch?
Article II
Which branch has the power to approve the annual budget, raise revenue through taxes, confirm appoints, and declare war?
Legislative
Due Process protections against unfair treatment by the national government.
5th Amendment
To make an amendment to the US Constitution - 2/3 of ______ proposes the amendment, and the 3/4 of the ______ must vote to ratify it.
Congress; state legislatures
Powers that are SPECIFICALLY LISTED in the US Constitution, including the power to coin and print money, the power to declare war, and the power to regulate trade.
Expressed Powers
Which role of the President?
President held a meeting with the President of Ukraine to discuss foreign policy.
Chief Diplomat
Which branch declares laws unconstitutional and interprets the US Constitution?
Judicial
No unreasonable search and seizure of property.
4th Amendment
Which amendment?
Defines citizenship "All persons born or naturalized in the United States...are citizens of the United States."
14th Amendment
Powers that are NOT specifically listed in the US Constitution, but still necessary and proper are called ______ powers.
Implied
The President held a ceremony honoring the winner of the national Spelling Bee.
Chief of State
Which branch carries out the laws, prepares the annual budget, and appoints members of the cabinet?
Executive
Which amendment?
All powers not given to the national government are reserved for the states and people.
10th Amendment
Which amendment?
"Nor shall any STATE deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law..."
14th Amendment
The process of formally removing someone from office due to high crimes and misdemeanors.
The group of 15 advisors, called Secretaries, that assist the President in carrying out the law, are known as the ________.
cabinet
The Supreme Court's power to declare laws or executive acts unconstitutional is called ______ ______.
Judicial Review
Name all five of the freedoms given in the first amendment.
Speech, religion, press, petition, assembly
Which amendment?
"Congress shall have the power to lay and collect taxes on incomes..."
16th Amendment
Checks and Balances:
Congress confirming appointments is a CHECK on which other branch?
Executive
Checks and Balances:
The President calling a special session is a CHECK on which other branch?
Legislative
What is the name of the court case that established the power of Judicial Review?
Marbury v. Madison