Constitutional Principles
What principle means that government power comes from the people?
Popular Sovereignty
What is the division of power between the national and state governments called?
Federalism
Which branch of government makes the laws?
Legislative
What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
Bill of Rights
What is the highest court in the USA
Supreme Court
What principle means that everyone, including government officials, must obey the law?
Rule of law
What type of powers are held by BOTH the national and state governments?
Concurrent powers
Which branch of government enforces the laws?
Executive
Which amendment protects freedoms such as speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition?
1st Amendment
At what level does a federal case usually begin?
U.S. District Court
What principle means that government has limits on its power?
Limited government
What type of powers belong to the states?
Reserved powers
Which branch of government interprets the laws?
Judicial
Which amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?
4th Amendment
What fraction of BOTH houses of Congress must approve a proposal for a constitutional amendment?
2/3
The phrase “We the People” is the clearest example of what constitutional principle?
Popular sovereignty
What type of powers are not specifically written in the Constitution but are connected to Congress's listed powers?
Implied powers
What power allows the President to reject a bill passed by Congress?
Veto
Which amendment protects the right to a speedy, public criminal trial and an attorney?
6th Amendment
What fraction of the states must approve an amendment for it to be ratified?3/4
3/4
Why was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?
To protect individual freedoms
What clause allows Congress to use implied powers to carry out its enumerated powers?
Necessary and Proper Clause / Elastic Clause
What power allows courts to declare a law or government action unconstitutional?
Judicial review
Which amendment reserves powers not given to the federal government to the states or the people?
10th Amendment
In McCulloch v. Maryland, the Supreme Court said Congress could create a national bank even though the Constitution did not specifically mention one. What type of congressional power did this strengthen?
Implied powers