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Principles of the Constitution
Articles of the Constitution
Flexibility of the Constitution
The Bill of Rights
Other Amendments
100
The people are the source of governmental power
What is popular sovereignty
100
How many articles does the US Constitution have?
What is 7 Articles
100
Any time Congress passes a bill into law
What is basic legislation
100
Protects our basic right to own firearms
What is the second amendment
100
Abolished slavery
What is thirteenth amendment
200
Branches of government are not truly separate and must work together in order to function efficiently
What is checks and balances
200
Sets up the formal amendment process
What is Article 5
200
When the President uses his power in different ways
What is executive action (order)
200
Protects us from unreasonable searches and seizures
What is fourth amendment
200
Granted voting rights to women
What is nineteenth amendment
300
Government who's scope of power is contained to what the people allow it to do
What is limited government
300
Outlines the powers of Congress
What is Article 1
300
When federal courts make rulings that change interpretation of law
What is court action (Judicial Review)
300
Protects the rights of the accused, including the right to a speedy trial, a defense lawyer, and the right to call witnesses
What is sixth amendment
300
Protects the voting rights of all citizens regardless of race, color, or previous condition of servitude
What is fifteenth amendment
400
Court rulings to determine whether actions of government agencies or officials are constitutional or not. Established in Marbury v Madison
What is Judicial Review
400
Outlines the powers of the executive branch and President
What is Article 2
400

When new traditions are set by presidents or congress

What are new customs or custom usage 

400
Protects us from excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment
What is eight amendment
400
Changed voting age rights from age 21 to 18
What is twenty-sixth amendment
500
The division of power between federal, state, and local government. An important basis for democracy.
What is Federalism
500
Outlines the powers of the Judicial branch and federal courts
What is Article 3
500

Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18 grants Congress the power to "pass all laws necessary and proper for carrying out the enumerated list of powers".  

What is The Elastic Clause 

500
Ensures that our constitutional rights and liberties are not limited to the Bill of Rights.
What is ninth amendment
500
Repealed the 18th amendment (prohibition of alcohol), the only amendment passed by state conventions
What is twenty-first amendment