Grade 10 · US History
Federalism, checks and balances, and amendments. Written in American English for students, parents, and teachers in the United States.
Open a card to see the answer. These are original practice items for US elementary students — not a state test copy.
Answer: power shared between national and state governments
The 10th Amendment is part of this design.
Answer: each branch limit the others
Veto and judicial review are examples.
Answer: Article I
The House must originate revenue bills.
Answer: 4 years
The 22nd Amendment later limited terms.
Answer: strike down laws that violate the Constitution
Marbury v. Madison (1803) established it in US teaching.
Answer: 2/3 of both houses of Congress
Then 3/4 of states must ratify.
Answer: make laws “necessary and proper” to carry out listed powers
It is also called the necessary and proper clause.
Answer: the Constitution and federal laws outrank conflicting state laws
Article VI.
Pick the next article in this topic — that is how a magazine issue is meant to be used.
