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Basics Const. Const. Amend. Grab Bag

The theory that “rule by the people” should guide our

government best describes this principle

What is popular sovereignty?

These are the three major parts to the Constitution

What are the Preamble, Articles, and Amendments?

Veto, override, judicial review, and

impeachment are all examples of this

What are checks and balances?

In order to prevent one person from exercising

all of the powers of government, the framers

created a system with this

What is separation of powers?

This is the form of government that

divides the powers of government between the national and state

levels

What is federalism?

This is the supreme law of the land in the

United States

What is the Constitution?

Freedom of speech, press, and assembly are all found here

What is the First Amendment?

The powers of the Legislative Branch

are listed in this part of the Constitution

What is Article I?

This is who the 10th Amendment reserves

powers for

Who are the states?

This is what is necessary to override

a presidential veto

What is a 2/3 vote in both houses of

Congress?

The 8th Amendment protects citizens from

this

What is cruel and unusual punishment?

The 4th Amendment protects citizens from

this

What is unreasonable search and seizure?

Declaring war, coining money, and regulating

interstate commerce are examples of powers

delegated to this

What is Congress?

This is what the 9th Amendment

provides

What are rights that are not listed in the

Bill of Rights?

This part of the Constitution contains

the “Supremacy Clause,” which states

that national law is supreme over state

law

What is Article VI?

This is the number of states that must

approve a Constitutional Amendment

What is 3/4 or 38?

This is the most common method of

proposing a Constitutional Amendment

What is a 2/3 vote in both houses of

Congress?

The president cannot place anyone in a

cabinet office or on Supreme Court

without this from the Senate

What is “advice and consent”?

This informal amendment custom

has forced presidents to ask certain

congressmen for permission when

nominating judges

What is Senatorial Courtesy?

The 22nd Amendment placed this limit on

the president

What is a 2-term limit?

This is the name of the mascot for Arizona State

University

Who is Sparky the Sun Devil?

Who is Al Gore?

This is the coach of the Arizona Cardinals

Who is Ken Whisenhunt?

This is President Barack Obama’s wife’s name

What is Michelle?

“Entourage”, “The Sopranos”, and “Big Love” are shows on

HBO. What do the letters HBO stand for?

What is Home Box Office?