What constitutional principle means the government is made of the people and for the people? Popular Sovereignty What constitutional principle states that the federal and state governments will share their powers? Federalism What constitutional principle states that a government works best when each branch is separate from the others? Separation of Powers What constituional principle is represented when one branch of the government counteracts another branch? Checks and Balances What constituional principle is represented by the ability to check and balance the government? limited government What branch of the government is responsible for writing laws? Legislative Branch What article of the Constitution describes the Legislative Branch? Article One What two bodies make up the Legislative Branch? Senate and House of Representatives What is the combined name for the two houses in the Legislative Branch? Congress What branch of the government is responsible for enforcing laws? Executive Branch What article of the Constitution describes the Executive Branch? Article Two Who makes up the Executive branch? President and his Cabinet What branch of the government is in charge of interpreting laws? Judicial Branch Who makes up the Judicial Branch? Supreme Court and Court Systems What article of the constitution describes the Judicial Branch? Article Three What are the first ten amendments to constitution called? Bill of Rights What amendment gave men of all races suffrage? 15th Amendment What amendment gave women suffrage? 19th Amendment What amendment changed the voting age to 18 years old? 26th Amendment What three amendments are called the "Civil War Amendments"? 13, 14 and 15th amendmetnts What amendment freed the slaves? 13th Amendement What amendment defined citizenship and guareenteed equal protection under the law? 14th Amendment What is it called when the President is brought before Congress for high crimes and misdemeanors? impeachment Who presides over impeachment trials? Cheif Justice of the Supreme Court What is the power of the Supreme Court to declare a law or presidential decision unconstitutional? Judicial Review What Supreme Court Case created Judicial Review? Marbury vs. Madision What Supreme Court case said that "separate but equal" was constitutional? Plessy vs. Ferguson What Supreme Court case overturned Plessy vs. Ferguson by stating that "Separate is NOT equal"? Brown vs. Board of Education What Supreme Court case expanded the 6th amendment by creating a court appointed lawyer to those who could not afford one? Gideon vs. Wainwright What Supreme Court case expanded the 5th amendment to protect people from self incrimination by requiring law enforcement to read the accused their rights? Miranda vs. Arizona What amendment created states rights/powers? 10th Amendment What powers belong only to the states? Reserved or Delegated Powers What is the primary source of income for the Federal Government? Personal Income Tax How can the government borrow money? bonds What government agency helps people move and integrate into this country? Immigration and Naturalization Services (INS) What government agency gathers information about possible foreign threats? Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) What government agency investigates and prosecutes federal crimes? Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) What government agency protects the enviroment and encourages conservation? Eviromental Protection Agency (EPA) aligned with the NCSCOS for Civics and Economics
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