The Constitution

The Preamble is

• the introduction to the Constitution

• the 3rd Amendment

• how Congress checks the Supreme Court

• our right to bear arms

There are how many articles in the Constitution?

• 13

• 27

• 7

• 25

What is Popular Sovereignty?

• The most popular candidate gets to be president

• The Nation Government draws power from the people of the United States

• The president has to have an approval rating of 85% at all times

• Madonna is President

What is a Limited Government?

• Everyone who works for the government must have one hand tied behind their backs.

• Meetings are limited to 60 minutes

• They only get the job half way done

• No government is all-powerful.

What is Constitutionalism?

• Government must be conducted according to Constitutional principles.

• The national religion of the government

• A weird disease only found in Congress members

Are government officials above the law?

• Yes

• No

What is Separation of Powers?

• The basic powers of government are distributed among 3 separate branches

• Leaders in government cannot work in the same building

What are Checks and Balances?

• What you need to do with your checking account.

• Scales

• The 3 branches of can make make sure one branch does not get too powerful.

What is Judicial Review?

• Judges reviews of popular movies

• The power of the courts to determine whether government is following the Constitution

What does it mean when something "unconstitutional?"

• Something that is illegal because it contradicts the Constitution.

• That's not very nice of you.

• Dressed sloppily