Vocabulary Words
A written document that describes the structures and powers of a national or state government
What is the Great Compromise?
The legislative branch would be broken into two houses, one based on population and one based on equal representation.
The President
Who is the head of Judicial Branch?
The Supreme Court
Define COMPROMISE.
An agreement between two or more parties/people to settle a difficult issue
What is the Three Fifths Compromise?
What is the responsibility of the Executive Branch?
To enforce the laws
What is the Judicial Branch's responsibility?
To interpret the constitutionality of the laws
Define RATIFICATION.
To formally approve, specifically an official document or treaty
Which states argued for counting slaves? Which states argued against counting slaved?
South - FOR counting slaves
North - AGAINST counting slaves
How is Congress divided up?
Between the House of Representatives and Senate
What is ONE reason a President might succeed (or leave the office)?
Incapacitated, resigns/quits, dies, or removed from office by the Senate
How long does a Supreme Court justice serve for?
For life
Define FEDERALIST.
What is the preamble?
The introduction to the Constitution where it states the purpose or goals
How are the numbers of representatives determined for each section?
House of Representatives - POPULATION (435)
Senate - EQUAL REPRESENTATION (100, 2 per state)
How often is the President elected?
Every 4 years
What might be one reason a court justice stops serving on the court?
They die. They retire. They are removed from office by Congress.
Define ANTI-FEDERALIST.
A person who is AGAINST the Constitution.
What are TWO GOALS of the Preamble?
Form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty for ourselves and our posterity
What is a bill?
A proposed law that must be approved by both. houses of Congress and the President
Who is the President elected by?
The Electoral College
What are the requirements to become a Supreme Court judge as stated in the Constitution?
There are no specific requirements stated.