This is an example of the presidential ability to veto legislation that he doesn't agree with and the Supreme Court to rule a law unconstitutional
What is checks and balances
100
Freedom to assemble is guaranteed here
What is the first amendment?
100
In politics the Electorate are whom?
What is the voters?
100
He is often called the father of the Constitution as so many of his ideas were used
Who is James Madison
100
'The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people.'
What is the 10th amendment?
200
This article describes the responsibilities of Congress
What is Article I
200
Your right to bail is promised in this one
What is the 8th amendment?
200
This is often called the 4th branch of government
What is the bureaucracy?
200
This document freed us from the tyranny of George III
What is the Declaration of Independence
200
Powers of the federal government that are specifically addressed in the Constitution.
What are the ENUMERATED POWERS?
300
This article establishes the Supreme Court
What is Article III
300
This promises no soldiers be moving in, unless we are at war...
What is the 3rd amendment
300
This theory states that the rich and privileged rule
What is Elite theory
300
These are the other two things promised before the pursuit of happiness
What is life and liberty?
300
Article VI of the Constitution; it makes the Constitution and federal law superior to all state and local laws
What is the SUPREMACY CLAUSE?
400
These are the first 3 words of the preamble
What is "We the People"
400
This is what you should say when you you're asked about something you don't really want to answer.
What is I plead the 5th?
400
Numerous special interest groups all competing equally working through compromise is this theory
What is Pluralist Theory?
400
There wasn't much brotherly love shown in this constitutional convention hosting city
What is Philadelphia?
400
Why a New Mexico driver's license is recognized as valid in the state of New Hampshire
What is the FULL FAITH AND CREDIT CLAUSE?
500
Allows the Congress to do everything necessary and proper
What is the elastic clause?
500
You used this amendment when you slipped and fell at Wal-Mart and now have a jury of your peers as you seek civil damages
What is the 7th amendment?
500
Put your this here, is often said when referring to a signature because his was so large on the declaration
Who is John Hancock?
500
This the reduction of the federal government's powers