Legislative Branch
What are two parts of the Legislative Branch
House of Reps and the Senate
Who was the first president of the U.S
Democrats and Republicans
Oligarchy
Type of government where a small group of people like the wealthy have control
What was the 3/5th compromise?
for representation purposes, slaves would count as 3/5 of a person
How old do you have to be to run for the House of Representatives?
25
Which country did the U.S. declare it's independence from?
England/Great Britain
The term that refers to Political parties and special interest groups try to influence policy candidates and elected officials.
lobby
reject a decision or proposal
Name two power of the Legislative Branch
coin money, pass laws, declaring war, approving treaties, regulate commerce, mail system, impeach the president, maintain the armed forces
What is the formal process by which the Constitution can be changed?
Amendment process
Organized groups who choose, support, vote for, and promote party-approved candidates for public office, based on shared beliefs.
Political Parties
The division of powers between the federal and state governments
the system by which the power of government isn't solely in one place, but divided among the three branches.
Separation of Powers
Before bills are introduced to the whole Congress, they must go through these, where they are amended and researched, before they go for a vote
Committee
What year was the Declaration of Independence written?
1776
What are PACs
Political Action Committees
natural rights
unalienable rights everyone has life, liberty, pursuit of happiness.
What was one cause of Shay's Rebellion?
Shays' Rebellion was primarily caused by economic distress among farmers in Massachusetts, high taxes, and aggressive debt collection practices.
How long is the term for a Senator in the U.S. Senate
6 years
Name 2 principles upon which the framers based the Constitution on.
Popular Sovereignty
Limited Government
Federalism
Sep. of Powers
Checks and Balances
In the original constitution of the U.S., who was allowed to vote (3 characteristics)
white, Anglo-Saxon, property owning males
Double Jeopardy
Put on trial for the same crime twice
what were two weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
Can’t tax
No army
No court system
States acted like own country
states Printing own $