This group opposed ratification of the Constitution.
Anti-Federalists
A formal agreement between two or more sovereign states. (The Senate holds this power to do these)
Treaty
Presidential power to reject any act of Congress
Veto
Power of the courts to determine whether government action is in accord with what the Constitution provides.
Judicial Review
What are the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution called?
Bill of Rights
This group favored ratification of the Constitution
Federalists
One House Legislature
Unicameral
A pact made by the President directly with the head of a foreign state
Executive Agreement
What part of the Constitution establishes the Judicial System?
Article III
Which old document did No Cruel Punishment come from?
a) Magna Carta
b) English Bill of Rights
c) Virginia Bill of Rights
b) English Bill of Rights
Formal Approval
Ratification
2 House Legislature
Bicameral
Which part of the Constitution establishes the Executive Branch?
Article II
The Supreme Court makes sure the _____Amendment is not violated, which guarantees citizenship, due process, and equal protection
***Daily Double***
14th Amendment
Which Amendments dealt with the Bill of Rights?
1-10
How many states were necessary to ratify the Constitution?
9 of the 13 States
Which part of the Constitution establishes the Legislative Branch?
Article I
Congress must have a 3/5 majority, or________, to override a Presidential veto.
(Another name for Majority)
Quorum
The Supreme Court has had to get involved because people have been denied voting because of race, color, or previous enslavement....and these rights are protected under the ____Amendment.
15th Amendment
Where did Reasonable Search and Seizure come from?
a) Magna Carta
b) English Bill of Rights
c) Virginia Bill of Rights
c) Virginia Bill of Rights
Which part of the Constitution deals with ratification?
Article VII
(Article 7)
The Articles of Confederation gave Congress all of the following powers EXCEPT:
a) power to declare war
b) Settle disputes among States
c) Appoint local governors
d) Deal with national finance issues
Power to execute and enforce laws
Executive Power
The Supreme Court watches to make sure that government is conducted according to Constitutional principles
(vocabulary word)
Constitutionalism
From which document did we get Trial by Jury from?
a) Magna Carta
b) English Bill of Rights
c) Virginia Bill of Rights
a) Magna Carta