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The Constitution 22-23

Quiz by BJ Paulson

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  • Q1
    A group of people named by each state legislature to select the president and vice president.
    electoral college
    30s
  • Q2
    A state in which the supreme power rests in the body of citizens entitled to vote for officers and representatives responsible to them.
    democratic republic
    30s
  • Q3
    A legislature consisting of two parts, or houses
    bicameral
    30s
  • Q4
    A change in, or addition to, a constitution or law
    amendment
    30s
  • Q5
    An introduction to a speech or piece of writing.
    preamble
    30s
  • Q6
    Article I, Section 8, of the Constitution, which allows Congress to make all laws that are "necessary and proper" to carry out the powers of the Constitution.
    elastic clause
    30s
  • Q7
    When something is kept safe.
    protection
    30s
  • Q8
    An individual's own personal gain.
    self-interest
    30s
  • Q9
    Discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal.
    debate
    30s
  • Q10
    Available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.
    evidence
    30s
  • Q11
    To give or cause something unpleasant.
    inflict
    30s
  • Q12
    Arousing argument, dispute, or disagreement.
    controversial
    30s
  • Q13
    A philosophy of limited government with elected representatives serving at the will of the people. The government is based on consent of the governed.
    Republicanism
    30s
  • Q14
    A system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches in order to prevent abuse of power.
    checks and balances
    30s
  • Q15
    Constitutional authority granted solely to the federal government.
    delegated powers
    30s

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