Which term means that no government is all powerful, and that government may do ONLY those things that the people have given it the power to do?

This means that the basic powers of government are distributed among three distinct and independent branches of the government.

This means that the PEOPLE are the only source for any and all governmental power, and that government can only do so with the consent of the governed.

This means that the power of government is divided among a central government and several regional governments with the governments sharing power.

This means that the legislative, executive, and judicial branches all have certain powers that prevent the other branches from becoming too powerful.

A group of college students creates a website with detailed instructions about how to create a homemade explosive, and encourages people to use them to go after their enemies. Is this protected under the first amendment?

Thomas is NOT a fan of the current president. He goes out in public and publicly voices his opinions, both in person and on his blog that he maintains online. He is sure to highlight all of the mistakes he thinks the president has made and how his party has gone downhill. Which amendment protects Thomas?

Johnny's teacher feels strongly about her faith, and every day before class, she leads a prayer that she expects every student to listen to and participate in. Johnny's faith is not the same as his teacher, and he feels very uncomfortable about this. Which amendment protects Johnny?

You and your friends are driving home after a football game. Although you are driving the speed limit and following the rules, you get pulled over because you have a tail light that is out. Which amendment prevents the officer from having a right to search your trunk, since you have done nothing else wrong?

A woman disappears from her house and there is evidence left behind that she was likely murdered. The police have a suspect, but they are hesitant to bring him to trial until they find the body. They do not want to violate the accused person's protection against double jeopardy, because they could not try him twice. Which amendment guarantees this right?

The City of Sioux Falls is building an interstate bypass on the east side of town (with funding from the state/national governments). The planned route runs through your farm; so they tell you that you have to sell your land to them at a reasonable price. What is this power called?

Mr. Johnson is stopped by police for speeding. The officer ends up confiscating his handgun, which he has a state-issued permit to carry. What amendment should prevent something like this from happening?

The question of marijuana legalization is relevant to federalism because:

Which of the following is NOT a way that Congress can check the President?

Which of the following is NOT a way that Congress checks the courts?

Which of the following describes the ways that the president can check the courts?

Which correctly explains the process for an amendment being added to the Constitution?

Which is NOT a delegated power (one given to the national government)?

Which clause of the Constitution means that if a state and federal law are in conflict, the federal one will win?

Which of these is NOT an implied power?

Which of the following is NOT a concurrent power (shared by states and national government)?

Which amendment deals with states rights?

Which amendment meant that the suffragettes had won their struggle (in 1920)?

Because of Franklin Delano Roosevelt getting elected to 4 terms (during the Great Depression and WWII), which amendment was passed to prevent it from happening again?

Which Amendment outlines what happens if the president dies in office or is unable to do his job for a short time?

Which amendment was passed during the Vietnam War era because soldiers were sent off to fight at 18, but could not vote until they were 21?