Vocab
The line, "We the people of the United States" is an example of which government principle?
Popular Sovereignty
This is an example of Checks and balances when the President says NO to a law Congress has just made.
Veto
What is the special group of electorates called that help decide presidential elections?
The Electoral College.
The first 10 Amendments to the Constitution are known as what?
Bill of Rights
It has been established that people have the right to freely worship as they please. What amendment would this fall under?
What is the First Amendment.
This government principle states that power should be divided into three separate branches.
Separation of Powers
As an example of separation of powers, which branch of government is granted all lawmaking powers?
Legislative
This branch sentences people who break the law.
Judicial
This Amendment protects individual rights by limiting the power of the government by not forcing you to house soldiers.
3rd
Provide one way individuals ACCUSED of a crime are protected in the Constitution.
What is protection against self-incrimination, and or It establishes the right to trial by jury.
The first Amendment states, "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or the press;" this is an example of which government principle?
Limited Government
This branch can declare laws unconstitutional, meaning a law or action violates the Constitution.
Judicial
This branch enforces the laws.
Executive/President
What is one way the US Constitution protects individuals who have been CONVICTED of a crime?
No cruel or unusual punishment, or no excessive fines or bail
A protest utilizes rights from which Amendment?
1st
"The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people." This is an example of which government principle?
Federalism
What is the process in which a bill can become law?
The bill must pass through the House of Representatives and then the Senate and must receive a majority vote in each chamber. After that, it will reach the president's desk for them to sign off on it (or veto it).
This branch raises and lowers taxes.
Legislative
The right to a speedy and fair trial was granted with which Amendment?
6th
What right does the 4th Amendment protect?
No unlawful searches and seizures
Article II of the Constitution states the President shall have the power to make treaties with the advice and consent of the Senate. Which government principle is this an example of?
Checks and Balances
This branch commands all military forces.
Executive
Judicial Review is used by which group to check the powers of the Legislative and Executive branches?
Supreme Court
The goal of this Amendment was to limit the power of the federal government and provide more say to the states.
10th
Which Amendment grants citizens the right to bare arms?
2nd.