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Founding Documents
$200This document starts with We the People.
$400The primary author of the Declaration of Independence was this Virginian.
$600The first ten amendments are known by this collective name.
$800The Articles of Confederation served as the first governing framework for this newly formed nation.
$1000These influential essays were written by Madison, Hamilton, and Jay to support ratification.
Federalism
$200This term refers to powers held by both state and national levels of government.
$400Reserved powers are kept for the states according to this specific amendment.
$600The supremacy clause dictates that this law is the supreme law of the land.
$800This type of grant is given to states with strict conditions on how the money is spent.
$1000This dual system describes the layering of national and state authority in the American model.
Legislative Branch
$200The lower house of Congress is officially called this body.
$400Each state receives this many senators regardless of population size.
$600This legislative official presides over the House of Representatives.
$800A filibuster is a tactic used exclusively in this chamber to delay a vote.
$1000This power allows Congress to bring charges of misconduct against a federal official.
Judicial Power
$200The highest court in the nation consists of this many justices.
$400This landmark case established the principle of judicial review.
$600A justice who disagrees with the majority opinion writes this type of document.
$800Federal judges hold their offices for this duration of time.
$1000This lower federal court tier serves as the primary trial level for the system.
Elections
$200This body officially elects the chief executive of the country.
$400A primary election is used to determine these for a political party.
$600This amendment lowered the voting age to eighteen.
$800This term describes an election cycle held between presidential terms.
$1000This act eliminated literacy tests as a requirement for voter registration.
Civil Liberties
$200This freedom protects the right to practice any religion or none at all.
$400This protection prevents the government from searching property without a warrant.
$600This right ensures that individuals have access to a lawyer during criminal proceedings.
$800This concept prevents the government from punishing speech unless it poses an immediate danger.
$1000This constitutional provision ensures that no person is deprived of life, liberty, or property without legal process.