Amendments
What is the second amendment?
The right to bear arms
Name the three branches of government
Judicial, executive, legislative
Why were Checks and Balances created?
To ensure no branch had more power than the other
What is the pre-amble?
A statement in the constitution stating the goals of the country
What is the name of the opening statement to the constitution?
What amendment granted women the right to vote?
The 19th amendment
What branch of government does the president belong to?
Executive
Who was a notable framer of checks and balances?
Alexander Hamilton and/or James Maddison
To reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body
Where was the constitution signed?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
What was the previous age to vote before it was set to 18 by the 26th amendment?
21
Where does congress meet?
U.S capitol building
What is an example of checks and balances being used? (Executive over judicial)
The president has the ability to veto laws
What is the meaning of federalism?
A system where states unify but remain independent with internal affairs
Who is the "Father of the Constitution?"
James Maddison
Which amendment was repealed?
The 18th amendment (Outlaws the sale of alcohol)
How many people are in the legislative branch total? (Senate + House of Representitives)
535
Where are these powers found?
Article 1, 2, and 3 of the constitution.
Define popular sovereignty
The authority of the government is created and held by the consent of the people
What is the meaning of "We the People?"
The first three words of the U.S constitution, meaning the government derives it's power from the people, and the people consent to it.
Between what years were the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments passed?
1865-1870
When were the branches of government made? (Bonus: What specific day of what month?)
May 4th, 1789
What are some reasons legislative branch can impeach the president?
Treason, bribery, high crimes and or misdemeanors.
What is judicial review?
What was one (or more, for bonus points) spelling error in the constitution?
Pennsylvania spelled: "Pensylvania"
Choose spelled: "chuse"
Old British spellings (error because the constitution is American): "defence" "labour"