Principles
This principle allows the president to veto a law passed by Congress
What is checks & balances
The head of the Executive Branch
Who is the President?
True or False: Paying taxes is a civic responsibility, but not a legal requirement.
What is false?
The 1st 10 amendments of the Constitution is called the:
What is the Bill of Rights?
The powers of government are strictly defined. A ____________ has only those powers that are given to it by the people.
What is limited government?
This principle divides power between the state and federal governments
What is federalism
This branch approves Supreme Court nominations
What is the Legislative Branch?
Serving on this when called helps ensure a fair legal system.
What is a jury?
The name for the introduction of the Constitution
What is the preamble?
Powers that belong to the states.
What is reserved powers?
This principle says no branch of government should have all the power
What is separation of powers?
This branch carries out/enforces laws
Name two legal duties all citizens must follow
- Following laws
- Sitting on a jury
- Paying taxes
- Registering from the draft
The number of amendments that currently exist
What is 27?
Powers that are suggested but not directly stated in the Constitution
What is implied powers?
This principle says that government gets all its power from the people
What is popular sovereignty?
This branch can override a veto with a two-thirds vote
What is the Legislative Branch?
Name two responsibilities citizens have
- Voting
- Respecting others opinions
- Educating themselves about government
- Volunteering
This amendment gives freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, & petition.
What is the 1st amendment?
This principle means all people, regardless of race, religion, or political beliefs, must receive the same treatment under the law.
This principle describes powers shared by the state and federal governments
What is concurrent power?
Who has the power of judicial review?
What is the Supreme Court?
What principle/process states that the government must follow established procedures in taking action against a citizen
What is due process?
How many articles are in the Constitution?
What is seven?
A person who was born in another country can become a citizen through this process
What is naturalization?