The United States Constitution Test

What is the preamble to the Constitution

The Constitutions introduction with 6 main goals

Article 1 of the Constitution

A bicameral congress that lays out the powers along with qualifications to be a United States Rep or Senator

Legislative Branch

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Article 2 of the Constitution

Lays out the powers of the President as well as qualifications to be president (POTUS)

Executive Branch

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Article 3 of the Constitution

One Supreme Court, lowers courts as well

Judicial Branch

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Article 4 of the Constitution

States

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Article 5 of the Constitution

Amendments (Amending)

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Article 6 of the Constitution

Supremacy Clause

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Article 7 of the Constitution

Ratification

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Part 3 of the Constitution

Bill of Rights First ___ _____________

10 Amendments

Judicial Review

Supreme Courts power to decide whether law or executive actions are constitutional. The only power of the courts

Federalism

a system of gov where power is shared between a national (federal) government and state governments

powers that belong to the national gov

exclusive powers

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Powers that belong to the states

reserved powers

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Powers that are shared

concurrent powers

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coin money and regulate currency, declare war, and establish and oversee citizenship progress

federal level of power in federalism

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conduct state elections, set legal driving age, and provide public safety

state level of power in federalism

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borrow money, set and collect taxes, punish criminals, and maintain law enforcement

concurrent power in federalism

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funds used for broad purposes where states have freedom to decide how to spend the money, low governmental control

block grant

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examples of a block grant

education, transportation, community

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funds used for closely defined purposes with conditions set by the federal government, high level governmental control

categorical grant

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examples of a categorical grant

construction of airports, distribution of school lunches, support for senior citizens

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money awarded to specific projects based on applications, moderate level of governmental control

project grant

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examples of a project grant

research into diabetes treatment

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1200 ideas have been proposed to congress since 1789, __ have been sent to the states, __ have been ratified

33, 27

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protects freedom of religion, religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition - the right to express ideas and opinions

First Amendment Freedom of Expression

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Protects the right to keep and bear weapons for defense

Second Amendment Right to Bear Arms

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Government can't force citizens to house soldiers in their homes

Third Amendment Quartering of Soldiers

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Protects privacy- government must have a warrant or probable cause to search or take property

Fourth Amendment Search and Seizure

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Protects against self-incrimination, double jeopardy, and guarantees due process of law

Fifth Amendment Rights of the Accused (Due Process)

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Guarantees a speedy, public trial by an impartial jury and the right to a lawyer

Sixth Amendment Fair Trial

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Ensures the right to a jury trial in most civil cases (non-criminal disputes)

Seventh Amendment Civil Trials

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Prohibits excessive bail, fines, and cruel or unusual punishment

Eighth Amendment Cruel and Unusual Punishment

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People have other rights beyond those listed in the Constitution

Ninth Amendment Rights Retained by the People

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Any powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or the people

Tenth Amendment Powers Reserved to the States and People

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Each branch is subject to restraints by the other branches

checks and balances

Government may only do those things that the people have given it the power to do. No government is all powerful

Limited Government