Power Rangers
These are powers shared by both the state and federal governments
Concurrent Powers
cruel and unsual punishment
8th amendment
The two houses of congress, the legislative branch
Senate and House of Representatives
Freedom of the press, freedom to assemble, freedom to petition the government, freedom of speech, and this one (the answer) are the 5 freedoms of the 1st amendment
Freedom of religion
DAILY DOUBLE
This person appoints judges to the supreme court
These are powers of the federal government given to them by the Elastic Clause
implied powers
Unreasonable searches and seizures
4th amendment
They interpret the laws
Th judicial branch
The 13th, 14th, and 15th amendment were all passed after the civil war. They were targeted at this group.
Former slaves
This is the branch that approves treaties, declares war, and increases/decreases taxes
Borrowing money, making treaties, and declaring war are all examples of this kind of federal power written in the Constitution
Enumerated/expressed
right to remain silent, do not have to incriminate yourself
5th amendment
They advise the president (agriculture, interior, defense, homeland security)
The Cabinet
The 2nd amendment grants you this
Right to bear arms
DAILY DOUBLE
This is lead by the president Pro Tempore
These are powers that the federal government has by nature of being the government of a country (Ex. having borders)
inherent powers
Gave women the right to vote
19th amendment
This is a check that the Executive Branch has on the Legislative Branch
Answers vary: veto most common
The 10th amendment grants these powers
reserved powers to the states
This is the name for the leader of the House of Representatives
Speaker of the House
This clause states that the federal government has power over the state governments
Supremacy Clause
Creates a two term limit for presidents
22nd amendment
This branch grants pardons, serving as a check on the judicial branch
Executive branch
This amendment gives an accused person the right to a speedy trial and access to a lawyer
6th Amendment
Supreme court has this power, to rule acts of the Legislative and Executive branch as unconstitutional
Judicial Review