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Unit 2 CIVICS
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| People are the only source of power for the government… "we the people" | Popular Sovereignty |
| Individuals have certain rights that the government can’t take away. | Limited Government |
| Government and it’s officials are subject to and never above the law. | Rule of Law |
| Divided power between 3 co-equal branches of government. | Separation of Powers |
| The powers of the 3 branches overlap one another to make sure they are doing what they are supposed to do. | Checks & Balances |
| ● Presidential override of a veto. ● Congressional override of a presidential veto. ● Courts declaring laws unconstitutional. ● Impeachment of a president/judge. ● Presidential appointment of judges/justices. | Checks & Balances |
| The power of the courts to declare laws/actions unconstitutional. | Judicial Review |
| This Supreme Court case established the principle of Judicial Review. | Marbury vs. Madison |
| Division of power between the levels of government. (federal, state & local) | Federalism |
| Things specifically stated in the Constitution are called _ powers. | expressed / enumerated |
| Powers not specifically stated but needed to carry out the things specifically stated in the Constitution are called | implied |
| Powers that both the national and state/local governments hold are called _ | concurrent |
| ● Tax. ● Write laws. ● Borrow/spend $. ● Establish courts. | Concurrent Powers |
| This clause establishes that the Constitution and all laws enacted/passed by Congress are the supreme law of the land. | Supremacy Clause |
| Who is the “head” of the national government? | President Biden |
| Who is the “head” of our state government? | Governor Kelly |
| ● Mayor. ● City Commissioner. ● City Council. ● School Board. | Local Government |
| This is the introduction to the U.S. Constitution. | Preamble |
| This establishes the legislative branch of government. | Article I |
| This establishes the executive branch of government. | Article II |
| This establishes the judicial branch of government. | Article III |
| This part of the Constitution establishes the principle of federalism. | Article IV |
| This is the part of the Constitution that describes how it can be amended. | Article V |
| What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called? | Bill of Rights |
| This amendment establishes our freedom of speech, religion, press, petition and assembly. | 1st |
| This amendment says Americans have the right to keep and bear arms. | 2nd |
| Soldiers can not be quartered in your home because of this amendment. | 3rd |
| You are protected from unreasonable search and seizure because of this amendment. | 4th |
| This amendment protects you from having to testify against yourself, double-jeopardy and provides for eminent domain. | 5th |
| This amendment protects the rights of someone accused of a crime. | 6th |
| This amendment provides rights for someone in a civil case. | 7th |
| Protection from cruel and unusual punishment is outlined in this amendment. | 8th |
| 9th | |
| 10th |
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