Constitution
This document is the highest law in the United States.
The Constitution
Which group introduces legislation?
House of Representatives
What did the supreme court case Marbury V Madison establish?
Judicial Review
What power allows the President to reject a bill passed by Congress?
Veto
Where did mrs. G go to college?
Coastal Carolina University
Before the Constitution, the United States operated under this first national constitution.
Articles of Confederation
What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
Bill of Rights
What is the highest court in the United States?
Supreme Court
Which Cabinet department is responsible for the nation's military and national defense?
Dept of Defense
What is Mrs. G's coffee order?
Iced latte
(espresso, ice and milk!)
How many voting members are in the U.S. House of Representatives?
435
The ability for Congress to stretch their use of power from the constitution is known as:
The elastic clause
WWhat power allows courts to determine whether a law or government action violates the Constitution?
Judicial Review
Which Cabinet department deals with federal money, finances, and the nation's currency?
Dept of Treasury
What principle means that everyone, including government officials, must obey the law
Rule of Law
A constitutional amendment has been proposed. What fraction must approve it for it to become part of the Constitution?
Three-fourths (¾) of the states (OR Two-Thirds of CONGRESS )
Write the steps to make a law
1. Idea
2. Committee
3. Vote in House of Rep
4. Committee in Senate
5. Vote in Senate
6. President signs law
Which amendment protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures?
4th amendment
BAMBOOZELED
lose 400
What term means the supreme power of a government to control its own internal and external affairs?
Sovereignty
Congress controls government spending, taxation, and the federal budget. What nickname describes this congressional power?
Congress Has the Power of The Purse
If a state law conflicts with a valid federal law, which one takes priority under the Supremacy Clause?
Federal Law
What constitutional amendment was central to the Supreme Court's decision in Brown v. Board of Education?
14th Amendment / Equal Protection Clause
Describe ONE power the executive branch has and ONE way the power is checked by another branch!
1. Signs/ Final step in law
2. Appointment power
3. Pardon Power
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1. Vetos orride (legislative)
2. Nomination rejection (Legislative)
3. Impeach power (judicial)
Describe the first amendment
protects freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition