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Characteristics of Government
Articles of the Constitution
Constitution
Misc.
Branches of the Government
100

The people are the source of the government's power.

Popular Sovereignty

100

Gives guidelines for the makeup of the house of representatives and the senate. (Legislative Branch)

Article I

100
This document was ratified on September 17, 1787.
the U.S. Constitution
100

Which branch handles impeachment proceedings for government officials? 

Legislative (House & Senate)
100
What are the three branches?
Legislative Executive Judicial
200

With what type of government do the people constrict the government's power? 

Limited Government

200

Describes the powers of the states, and the process of passing an amendment.

Article IV

200

What are the 3 parts of the Constitution?

Preamble, the 7 Articles and the amendments

200

Name one benefit that the president has, other than salary.

Possible answers: 

Air Force One

White House

Medical care

Security

200
The job of congress is to...
make laws for our nation.
300

The Supreme Court can deem a governmental action as unconstitutional. 

Judicial Review

300

Provides guidelines for the President, and their powers. (Executive Branch)

Article II

300
How can the Constitution be changed?
Only by amendments
300

What clause in the constitution states that laws must be "necessary & proper"? 

Elastic Clause

300
The judicial department is made up of?
judges
400

What system gives each branch of government the ability to limit another's power?

Checks & Balances System

400

Powers of the Supreme Court (Judicial Branch)

Article III

400
How long did it take to write the Constitution?
4 months
400

He was the leader of the Constitutional Convention and the first president...

George Washington

400
Who makes up the executive branch?
The president and cabinet members
500

The division of power between state and national government

Federalism

500

The article that identifies that there will be 2 senators per state, totaling 100 senators. 

Article I

500
The Constitutional Convention took place to write a document to replace which existing document?
The Articles of Confederation
500

What are the qualifications to become a U.S president?


35, natural born citizen, 4 year terms. (can serve 2)

500
Who makes up the Legislative Branch?
Senators & house of representitives (congress)