Federalism
What is the division of power between the federal government and the state governments known as in the United States?
Federalism
Identify the 3 Branches of Government and what each of their functions/jobs are.
Legislative (make laws), Judicial (interpret laws), Executive (enforce laws).
What was the name of the first Constitution of the U.S. government?
The Articles of Confederation
What is the introduction to the Constitution called?
Preamble
How many amendments have been added to the Constitution?
27
Who is given Expressed/Enumerated Powers in the Constitution?
The Federal Government
What was the impact of the Declaration of Independence?
How many houses did Congress have under the A.O.C.?
One
What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
The Bill of Rights
The 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments are known as the _______________ Amendments.
Civil War/Reconstruction
Explain the concept of checks and balances.
This system helps ensure that no one branch of government becomes too powerful.
What key idea outlined in the Declaration of Independence is defined as people having the power to choose their own government?
Popular Sovereignty
Who had the most power under the A.O.C.: states or the federal government?
States
What two groups were fighting over versions of the Constitution before its final edition in 1787?
Federalists and Anti-Federalists
What amendment ended Prohibition?
21st Amendment
What does the Supremacy Clause state?
The Constitution is the Supreme Law of the Land.
What natural rights are listed in the Declaration of Independence?
Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Who was the Chief Executive (President) under the A.O.C.?
There wasn't one.
Explain which group supported the addition of the Bill of Rights to the Constitution and why they wanted it.
Anti-Federalists because they believed citizens' rights needed to be outlined in order to be better protected.
What are the 5 freedoms of the First Amendment?
Speech, Assembly, Religion, Press, Petition
What is used by the federal government to control decisions of the states without violating the Constitution?
Funding ($$)
What date was the Declaration of Independence officially published?
July 4, 1776
Explain how the Articles of Confederation made it almost impossible for the government to respond to Shays' Rebellion.
The Articles did not allow the federal government to raise a military, they also could not pay for one because they couldn't tax.
Explain one way that an amendment can be added to the Constitution.
4 possibilities: 2/3 Congress or state legislature or convention, 3/4 states must ratify or legislature or convention
What is the maximum number of years that a President can serve in office according to the 22nd Amendment?
10 years (only in cases where a President succeeds someone in the middle of a term)