US Constitution 1
Number of Articles in the Constitution
What is 7?
What system is in place to make sure that one branch of government does not become too powerful?
Checks and balances
Which amendment protects freedom of speech and the press?
First Amendment
A change to the Constitution
Amendment
One of seven main divisions of the body of the Constitution
Article
How many times has the constitution been amended since it was ratified?
27
Which branch of the American
government has the power to pass
laws?
Legislative Branch
Which amendment limits presidents to a maximum of two elected terms in office?
Twenty Second Amendment
A list of items, found in Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution, that set forth the authoritative capacity of Congress
Enumerated Powers
The adding of the Bill of Rights protections into the states through court decisions
incorporation Doctrine
For an amendment to be ratified, it must receive support from ________________ of US State Legislatures
three-fourths
Who is the head of the Executive Branch of the American government?
President
What are the three branches of American government created by the Constitution?
Executive, Judicial, Legislative
A meeting held for the purpose of proposing and voting on amendments
Convention
The limits or territory within which authority may be exercised
Jurisdiction
What are some of the things that are a basis for impeaching a politician from office?
Bribery, Misdemeanors, Treason
Which branch of the American government has the power to hear cases about the Constitution?
Judicial Branch
What is the supremacy clause?
Established by Article VI; it means that the Constitution, federal laws, and treaties are the “Supreme law of the land” for all Americans
A reasonable basis to believe a person or premises are linked to a crime
Probable Cause
The power of government to take private property for public use
Eminent Domain
Which branch of the American
government has the power to pass
laws?
Legislative
Which amendment to the Constitution guarantees rights for people accused of crimes?
Fifth Amendment
Why do so few amendments make it through the ratification process?
The process is very complicated; has to be broad national consensus on the issue
Clause in Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution that gives Congress the right to "make
all laws which shall be necessary and proper" to carry out the powers expressed in the
other clauses of Article I
Elastic
The power of the Supreme Court to declare laws and actions of local, state, or national government unconstitutional
Judicial Review