Which is not a function of state governments?

Amendment 25 (1967) helped to establish the order of succession to both the presidency and vice presidency. What is the procedure for the latter?

The Constitution empowers Congress to promote economic development by regulating commerce. In what Supreme Court case was commerce itself defined? 

The Constitution enables persons detained by the authorities to secure an immediate inquiry into and explanation of the causes for their arrest. If no proper justification is offered, a judge may order their release. Name this protection.

In Marbury v. Madison (1803) the Supreme Court asserted its authority as interpreter of the Constitution, and its power to check the other branches of government. What is this unenumerated power called?

When the president deploys troops to a war zone, Congress can demand that he bring them back home. Which is this an instance of?

In America’ marble-cake federation, national and state governments share some powers. Which are among them?

American Founding Framers such as James Madison were first and for most practical politicians. They were nonetheless influenced by the political philosophers of their day. Which thinkers did not influence the Madisonian system?

McColloch v. Maryland (1819) established the principle of implied powers, that go beyond the enumerated powers of the Constitution, on the basis of the elastic clause. Which is therefore true of the elastic clause itself?

How  many amendments does the Constitution have?