Test 1 Flashcards
Which constitutional principle says everyone must obey the law?
Republicanism
Which constitutional principle allows people to exercise their power by voting?
Individual rights
Which constitutional principle says the government’s power comes from the people?
Limited government
Which constitutional principle divided the power between the federal government and state government
Federalism
Which constitutional principle divided the government into 3 branches with different powers?
Separation of power
Which constitutional principle says each branch of government can check the other branches?
Checks and balances
What does article I establish?
Legislative branch
Which amendment have women the right to vote?
19th
Which amendment gave 18 year olds the right to vote?
26th
Which amendment discusses there should be no double jeopardy?
5th
What is “rule of law”
Government officials must also abide by laws set in place. They are not above the law
Which amendment gives a citizen the right to bear arms?
2nd
How many articles make up the constitution?
7
What does the preamble goal “insure domestic tranquility” mean?
Insure that all Americans live peacefully and in a peaceful environment
Which preamble goal means to establish fair and just laws?
Establish justice
What does the preamble goal “to forms a more perfect union” mean?
To have our country be united together as one and be a more overall perfect country
In what year was the constitution written?
1787
Which preamble goal means to help all Americans live better lives?
Promote the general welfare
How many amendments does our constitution have?
27
What is the age requirement to be a representative?
25
What is the age requirement to be a senator?
30
How many member make up the House?
435
What is the name of the first constitution?
Article of Confederation
When was the Declaration of Independence signed?
July 4, 1777
What does article III establish?
Judicial branch
What is the beginning phrase of the preamble?
We the people
How many members are in the senate?
100
What does article II establish?
Executive branch
Congress is part of which branch of government?
Legislative
How long is one term for a house member?
2 years
How long is a term for a senator?
6 years
Identify the rights given to citizens in the 1st amendment.
Speech, petition, assembly, press, and religion
Which amendment prohibits unreasonable search and seizure?
4th
