The Constitution
Introduction to the Constitution
Preamble
Power divided between central authority & states.
Federalism
Darth Vader
A group of people with shared identity, language or culture that also have a sovereign political system in place/
Nation State
First written plan/ system of U.S. Government
Articles of Confederation
Initial amount borrowed in a loan.
Principle
First 10 amendments to The Constitution.
Bill of Rights
Which part of the Constitution makes it the dominant law in the US system?
The Supremacy Clause (Article VI, Clause 2)
This Netflix show features a dating process where couples get engaged through conversation without knowing what the other looks like.
Love is Blind
Political Origins theory that states Originated from family structure with a single leader, and gradually evolved into larger, more complex social structures.
Evolutionary Theory
Life, Liberty and The pursuit of happiness in The Declaration of Independence and the idea of inalienable rights originated which with Political Philosopher
John Locke
Money given that doesn’t need repayment.
Grants/Scholarships
Amendment protecting against double trials/ being charged with the same crime twice.
5th Amendment
Powers from Necessary & Proper Clause.
Implied Powers
This NFL team features first round 2025 NFL draft pick and Heiman Trophy winner Travis Hunter who plays on both offense and defense. Include City and Team Name.
Jacksonville Jaguars
Citizens elect representatives to make decisions
Representative Democracy / Republic
The Bill of Rights can be attributed to which group at The Constitutional Convention?
Anti-Federalists
Combining multiple loans into one with the goal of simplifying payments or lowering interest.
Consolidation
Gives Congress the power to levy income taxes without apportioning it among the states or basing it on the U.S. census.
16th Amendment
The "full faith and credit" is a clause in Article IV, Section 1 of the U.S. Constitution that defines what aspect of our federal system?
States must respect the laws passed in other states.
What are the official languages in the Country of Switzerland (Name 3/4)
Romanish, French, German, Italian
UK system with monarch + parliament
Parliamentary Republic / Constitutional Monarchy
The idea of separation of powers amongst branches of government, which was agreed on both the Virginia and New Jersey Plan at The Constitutional Convention, originated from which political philosopher?
Montesquieu
Interest that accrues to principal + prior interest.
Compounding Interest
This amendment establishes reserved powers.
10th Amendment
You are a Supreme Court Justice. Congress has passed a federal law requiring all states to establish uniform data privacy regulations for social media companies. The state of Texas argues this law is unconstitutional because regulating business within its borders is a state power. As a Justice, explain how this law could still be considered constitutional. In your response, identify at least two constitutional clauses that support Congress’s authority, explain your answers.
What is the Necessary and Proper Clause and the Commerce Clause?
Congress can justify the law under the Commerce Clause, since online business and data flow across state lines qualifies as interstate commerce. Additionally, under the Necessary and Proper Clause, Congress has the authority to pass laws needed to carry out its enumerated powers, ensuring consistent national regulations in an area affecting multiple states.
Name three Pokemon that have two mega-evolutions.
Raichu, Charizard, Mew-Two
What are the primary purposes of a government/ which is missing? Providing Public Services, Maintaining Social Order, Making Economic Decisions (Hint: Inherent Powers)
Providing National Security
Name all prior legal documents that helped influence The United States Constitution (That we have discussed).
Magna Carta, Petition of Right, English Bill of Rights, Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation.
When does the 2026/2027 school year FAFSA Application open?
October 1st