American History Ch 8 Study Game

The Federal Government reassigns each state's share of seats in the House of Representatives every two years

• True

• False

If a state law contradicts a federal law, the federal law prevails.

• True

• False

This checks the power of Congress

• Concurrent powers

• Enumerated powers

• Implied powers

• Reserved powers

• Veto

Powers that are claimed by Congress but not directly stated in the Constitution.

• Concurrent powers

• Enumerated powers

• Implied powers

• Reserved powers

• Veto

The system set up to maintain a balance of power among the three branches of government is called what?

• Checks and balances

• Equilibrium

• Separation of powers

• Veto and override system

Justices of the Supreme Court listen to legal arguments about a case and then present and explain a decision called what?

• The Court's opinion

• The Final Rule

• The Last Decree

• The Supreme ruling

There are no term limits for who?

• Senators

• State Representatives

• The President

• Both Senators and State Representatives

Who can declare acts of Congress to be unconstitutional?

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

• The president

Which amendment to the Constitution provides protections for people accused of crimes?

• First

• Fourth

• Fifth

• Ninth

What are the first words of the preamble of the Constitution?

• First and foremost

• We the people

• Yo King, we ain't gonna listen to you no more

• We the United States of America