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Federalism
Constitution
Amendments/Bill of Rights
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Powers
100
Why were most Framers dedicated to the concept of limited government?
They were convinced that governmental power poses a threat to individual liberty.
100
What is the preamble?
The introduction to the Constution
100
How many amendments are in the bill or rights?
Ten
100

Name two structure weaknesses of the AOC government.

No executive  

No judicial  

Unicameral legislature

100

The President can declare a war according to the Constitution. T or F

F

200

Who wrote the Federalist Papers? 

Madison, Jay, and Hamilton

200
What are the 6 basic principles the constitution is written around?
Popular Sovereignty, limited government, separation of powers , checks and balances, judicial review, and federalism.
200
True or False a state can require an amendment proposed by congress to be approved by a vote of the people of the state before it can be ratified by the state legislature.
False
200

What is the Writ of Habeas Corpus? 

Is a fundamental right in the Constitution that protects against unlawful and indefinite imprisonment. Translated from Latin it means “show me the body.”

200
What is the clause that states that the Constitution is the supreme law?
Supremacy Clause
300
The national government is a government with what kind of powers?
Delegated Powers
300
Explain the principle of constitutionalism?
The government must be conducted according to constitutional principles.
300
What is the subject of the 18th amendment?
Prohibition of Alcohol
300
What is the electoral college?
The group that makes the formal selection of the nations president.
300
How are powers denied to the National Government?
1. Expressly 2. Silence of the Constitution 3. Because of the Federal System itself
400
What is the other term for expressed powers?
Enumerated Powers
400
How is an act determined unconstitutional?
Judicial Review
400
In what year was the 12th amendment added?
1804
400
What tradition began in 1796 by George Washington?
The “no-third-term tradition”
400
Where did implied powers originate from?
Necessary and Proper Clause
500
What is Federalism's major strength?
It allows local action in matters of local concern, and national action in matters of wider concern.
500
What is stated in each of the articles of the Constitution?
Preamble- States the purpose Article 1- Legislative Branch Article 2- Executive Branch Article 3- Judicial Branch Article 4- Relations amoung states Article 5- Amending the Constitution
500
What does the 25th amendment state?
If the presidency becomes vacant, the vice president takes over.
500

Where does impeachment take place? 

In the House of Representatives

500
Where are the reserved Powers stated?
10th Amendment