General Knowledge
On page 219, in the Preamble "We the People" is this type of system of government where authority lies with the people.
Popular Sovereignty
On page 226, a member of the House of Representatives must be how old before they can elected?
25 years old
What majority (of Congress) is required to override a President's veto?
2/3
How many amendments make up the Bill of Rights?
10
Who leads our country's military?
President
What is the Preamble?
Describes the purpose of the Constitution
What is this an example of
Congress passes a bill -> the President vetoes the bill -> Congress overrides the presidential veto.
Checks and balances
How many Amendments are there?
27
What is the 1st Amendment?
Freedom of religion, assembly, press, petition, and speech.
Who has the power to propose a law to raise tax revenue (a tax law)?
House of Representatives
What was the first plan of government called? Hint: AoC
Articles of Confederation
Which branch can declare war?
Legislative
On page 223, what majority of the states is needed to ratify a Constitutional Amendment?
3/4
Which Amendment says that any powers not listed in the Constitution are reserved to the states?
10
Who can rule laws are unconstitutional?
Supreme court
On page 184, this word means a government in which citizens rule through elected officials or representatives?
republic
Four years and 2 terms
19
Which Amendment requires the government to have a warrant to search your person or property?
4
On page 16 in Interactive Notebook, who elects the President and Vice-President?
Electoral College
What term means to share the power between federal and state governments?
Federalism
How many years does a Supreme Court Judges serve?
No fixed term. They can be removed for bad behavior, but they serve until they retir or die.
In the Interactive Notebook on page 13, what was the Compromise that talked about how enslaved people would be counted in the population for representation and taxation. It also maintained Southern support of the Constitution.
3/5 (Compromise)
Which amendment states that you cannot be tried for the same crime twice?
5
Who can override a presidential veto?
Congress