Who has the Power???
States
This principle refers to the division of power between the states and federal government
Federalism
These are the 5 rights promised to the people in the 1st Amendment
Freedom of Speech, the press, religion, assembly, petition
The Supreme Court's power to rule a law unconstitutional is also called...
Judicial Review
What is the name of Mrs. MacCallum's dog?
Rosie
Executive Branch
This principle of the Constitution states that everyone must follow the law, even the president:
Limited Government
Explain the protections provided by the 4th Amendment
Right to a reasonable amount of privacy - protection against search and seizure
The Legislatures ability to charge the president or other high officials with a crime is called...
Impeachment
Which document came first?
Constitution, Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights, Articles of Confederation
Declaration of Independence
Judicial Branch
According to the principle of popular sovereignty, the government gets its authority to govern from....
The people
The 5th Amendment gives provides 3 protections for those accused of a crime. Name two of them:
Due Process - Fair Treatment under the law
Right to remain silent
Double jeopardy - can't be tried twice for the same crime
Why were checks and balances established under the Constitution?
To ensure no branch of government became too power.
This is another name for power given to the states
Reserved Powers
This is the term given for powers given to both the federal government and the states, like the power to maintain roads and collect taxes
Concurrent Powers
Free speech and freedom of religion are both examples of this Constitutional principle
Individual Rights
According to the 10th Amendment - Any power not given to the people through the bill of rights or delegated to the federal government through the Constitution is reserved to the....
States
How does Congress check the president's power as commander and chief of the military?
Congress has the power to declare war.
Before a bill can be signed into law by the president it must be passed by...
BOTH the House and the Senate
Which branch of government has the power to coin money?
The Legislative Branch
Republicanism
What does the 9th Amendment state
You have more rights than those that are listed in the Bill of Rights
Give one example of the executive branch checking the judicial branch.
The president can pardon (forgive) federal offenders.
This is the name of the group that serves as the presidents advisors
The Cabinet