Power to the People!
This phrase at the start of the Constitution means the government’s power comes from its citizens.
What is “We the People”?
This chamber of Congress has members serving 2-year terms.
What is the House of Representatives?
This group officially elects the President.
What is the Electoral College?
This power allows courts to declare laws unconstitutional.
What is judicial review?
This amendment ended slavery in the United States.
What is the 13th Amendment?
Two purposes listed in the Preamble include forming a more perfect union and ensuring this.
What is domestic tranquility?
This chamber has the sole power to impeach federal officials.
What is the House of Representatives?
The President is Commander in Chief of this.
What is the military?
Supreme Court justices serve for this length of time.
What is for life?
This amendment gave women the right to vote.
What is the 19th Amendment?
This principle divides power between the federal government and the states.
What is federalism?
This clause lets Congress make laws needed to carry out its powers.
What is the Necessary and Proper Clause?
The minimum age to be President is this many years.
What is 35 years?
This landmark case established judicial review.
What is Marbury v. Madison?
This amendment lowered the voting age to 18.
What is the 26th Amendment?
This system ensures no branch of government becomes too powerful.
What is checks and balances?
Members of the House of Representatives are elected every this many years.
What is every 2 years?
For a treaty to become law, this group must approve it by a two-thirds vote.
What is the Senate?
When the Supreme Court hears a case first, it has this jurisdiction.
What is original jurisdiction?
This amendment limits the President to two terms in office.
What is the 22nd Amendment?
“We the People” represents this principle, meaning the people hold the power.
What is popular sovereignty?
The Senate uniquely has this power related to presidential appointments.
What is confirming appointments?
This official becomes President if the current President dies.
Who is the Vice President?
This amendment guarantees freedom of speech.
What is the First Amendment?
These first ten amendments protect individual rights and freedoms.
What is the Bill of Rights?