US Constitution

Question 1

List the three provisions embodied in the US Constitution.

Answer 1

1. Federalism
2. Enumerated Powers
3. Separation of Powers/Checks and Balances

Question 2

Recall the branch of government that establishes military authority.

Answer 2

The Executive Branch

Question 3

• The distribution of powers and responsibilities to all levels of government
• States were individual governments
• Townships and counties are basic units of government

Answer 3

Federalism

Question 4

The US Constitution places limits on the power of the Federal Government

Answer 4

Enumerated Powers

Question 5

Government is divided into three equal branches
The goal is that each Branch of government limits the other Branch’s natural desire to acquire more power
The Congress is thought to be the most powerful as it is a direct representation of the people.

Answer 5

Separation of Powers/Checks and Balances

Question 6

Recall the Amendments to the US Constitution that governs military officer authority

Answer 6

1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 (The entire bill of rights except for #5)

Question 7

Restricts military officers from considering the following when making decisions: Gender / Religious affiliation / Race / Political Associations

Answer 7

First Amendment

Question 8

Prohibits military officers from taking weapons from the public

Answer 8

Second Amendment

Question 9

Prohibits the military from forcing public to house them

Answer 9

Third Amendment:

Question 10

Prohibits the military from searching the public or other military members without a warrant or probable cause. Military Commanders do control military installations and are allowed to search most areas under their control.

Answer 10

Fourth Amendment:

Question 11

Prohibits the military officer from punishing members for crimes without a trial (Article 15s are the exception, however the accused can refuse an article 15 and request a trial)

Answer 11

Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Amendments:

Question 12

States that just because a right was not mentioned in these Amendments, it doesn’t mean that the government can use this as an excuse to deny these other rights.

Answer 12

Ninth Amendment

Question 13

Was adopted to reassure people that the national government would not swallow up the states. It states: “The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.”

Answer 13

Tenth Amendment