Drag and drop the correct terms to their definition. ❌ - powers given to the federal government. ❌ - powers given to the state government(s). ❌ - powers of Congress not explicitly stated in the Constitution. ❌ - powers shared by both state and federal government.
The president has the power to , or refuse to sign a bill into law.
Select all that are true regarding the Preamble.
it is at the beginning of the Constitution
it is at the end of the Constitution
it explains the role of the three branches in the federal government
it defines the power of the government as originating from the people
it outlines the purpose of the Constitution
it lists the first ten amendments--our rights as citizens
The Constitution is based on how many basic principles?
7
14
27
10
What is another term for popular sovereignty?
power to the people
checks and balances
federalism
implied power
Fill in the blanks to match the job to each of the three branches of government. Branch - makes the laws Branch - enforces the law branch - interprets the law
The veto power belongs to...
...the President.
...Congress.
...the Supreme Court.
...the Vice President.
What is federalism?
a series of articles written in response to the Federalist Papers
a major political party in the early years of the United States
a set of powers that belong only to the federal government
a system in which state and national governments share power
What are enumerated powers?
powers belonging only to the states
powers not directly mentioned in the Constitution
powers belonging to Congress listed in the Constitution
powers shared between the states and federal government
What is the name used for the first 10 constitutional amendments?
the Articles of Confederation
the Preamble
the Declaration of Independence
the Bill of Rights
Which are the two houses of Congress?
the House of Commons and the House of Lords
the Senate and the National Assembly
the House of Representatives and the Senate
the Legislative Council and the City Council
The way that two branches keep the third from gaining too much power is known as
federalism.
checks and balances.
due process.
naturalization.
What is due process?
procedures the government must follow when taking any action against a person
requirements a foreign-born person must fulfill to become a citizen of the United States
procedures the federal government must follow when selecting a Supreme Court justice
steps the members of the legislative branch must follow when creating laws
The introduction of the Constitution is called the Preamble the Bill of Rights an article a popular sovereignty( the Preamble, the Bill of Rights, an article, a popular sovereignty ).
The government of the United States is a federal system, in which the many state governments and the single federal government share power.
The powers of the federal government that are specifically listed in the Constitution are known as _____________.
reserved powers
limited government
enumerated powers
concurrent powers
The federal government and state governments cannot share any powers.
What protection did the Framers of the Constitution include to prevent a branch of government from becoming too powerful?
amendments
individual rights
What right is guaranteed in the Bill of Rights?
freedom from cruel and unusual punishment
the right for anyone to be a citizen
the right of Congress to declare war
the right for women to vote
The Constitution is flexible and can be amended to meet the challenges of changing society.
What is the two-step process for amending the Constitution?
ratification by Congress, followed by ratification by the states
formal proposal by Congress or states, followed by ratification by the states
formal proposal by the president, followed by ratification by Congress
ratification by the states, followed by approval by the president
Which clause of the Constitution gives Congress the power to control commerce "among the several States"?
the Elastic Clause
the Necessary and Proper Clause
the Commerce Clause
the Contracts Clause
How many senators are in the United States Senate?
435
446
100
50
Which article of the Constitution describes how Congress is set up and its role in making the nation's laws?
Article I
Article II
Article III
Article IV
Who is the head of the executive branch of the federal government?
the speaker of the House
the Senate majority leader
the secretary of state
the president
The Supreme Court is the highest court of the United States legal system, and other courts cannot overturn its rulings.
The United States Supreme Court has nine five thirteen seventeen( nine, five, thirteen, seventeen ) justices.
The Fifth Amendment guarantees that no citizen shall "be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law," meaning that the government has to follow certain rules before it may take action against a citizen.
_____________ is the guarantee that all people are treated equally under the law regardless of race, religion, or political beliefs.
Due Process
Equal Protection
The elastic clause
Naturalization
A citizen is a person who owes loyalty to a country and is also entitled to that country's protection.
Which of the following is a duty of American citizens?
going to church
getting an education
performing community service
serving on a jury
The purpose of the Bill of Rights is to guarantee basic freedoms and liberties.
The House of Representatives has 435 446 100 27( 435, 446, 100, 27 ) seats, and members serve for two six infinite nine( two, six, infinite, nine )-year terms.
The Senate has 100 50 435 27( 100, 50, 435, 27 ) seats, with two six proportional one( two, six, proportional, one ) representatives from each state, and members serve six two ten four( six, two, ten, four )-year terms.
Select all duties/responsibilities that apply to the president.
heads executive branch
proposes laws to congress
names ambassadors
directs foreign policy
negotiates treaties with other nations
commander-in-chief of armed forces
The term U.S. Soil Naturalization Popular Sovereignty Natural Territory( U.S. Soil, Naturalization, Popular Sovereignty, Natural Territory ) refers to American territories and military bases around the world.
Put the general steps for a bill to become a law in the correct order:
A. The bill is debated/discussed and then voted on by either the House and the Senate. B. Once the bill passes both houses, it is sent to the president. C. The president either signs the bill into law or 10 days pass without attention from the president, which automatically makes the bill a law (assuming Congress is in session). D. An idea for the law is presented by a citizen, special interest group, or by a member of the executive or legislative branch. E. The bill is sent to a committee. F. The bill is introduced by a member of either the House or the Senate. G. The bill is sent to the other members of Congress--either the House or the Senate.
1. ❌ 2. ❌ 3. ❌ 4. ❌ 5. ❌ 6. ❌ 7. ❌
The is a group of elected representatives who elect the president and vice president.
What fraction of states are needed to ratify an amendment?
1/2
2/3
3/4
all of them
In the House, state representation is based on .
Judicial review is the power given to the legislative branch to review the actions of the executive and judicial branches.
A person who was born in another country can become a citizen through a process called .
Who developed the Virginia Plan?
James Madison
Edmund Randolph
William Paterson
Roger Sherman
Who is known as the "Father of the Constitution"?
Thomas Jefferson
The Constitution is based on basic principles. (number, not word)
What are the decisions of the Supreme Court called?
Court's opinion
Court's decision
Court's ruling
Court's final
Which clause of the Constitution allows for the regulation of the television industry?
The Necessary and Proper clause
The Elastic clause
The Commerce clause
The Business clause
There is a two-term limit to the number of terms a state representative or senator can serve.
Congress The president The Supreme Court The vice president( Congress, The president, The Supreme Court, The vice president ) has the power to declare war.
New tax bills originate in the legislative executive judicial( legislative, executive, judicial ) branch.
You must be at least years old to be president.
Article I II III( I, II, III ) describes the Legislative Branch. Article II I III( II, I, III ) describes the Executive Branch, Article III II I( III, II, I ) describes the Judicial Branch,
To date, the Constitution has been amended times.
Who elects senators?
the vice president
the people from each senator's own state
the electoral college
The vice president is also the president of the...
...senate.
...house of representatives.
...executive branch.
...supreme court.
What document did the Constitution replace?
none; it was the first governing document America has had
the Magna Carta
In which clause of the Constitution do "implies powers" originate?
The Necessary and Proper Clause
The Elastic Clause
The Commerce Clause
The Powers Clause
Powers that are not directly stated in the Constitution but suggested in its language are called implied powers.
What are the people politicians have been elected to represent called?
citizens
constituents
leaders
participants
A semi-veto is when the president ignores a potential bill for 10 days after it has been sent to him/her and Congress is not in session.
