Constitutional Convention
Antifederalists like George Mason believed that a strong central government would do what with its power?
Abuse it
Which amendment states that power not given to the federal government goes to the states
Tenth
What did the duck say to the man running the lemonade stand?
Hey! Got any grapes?
What is a two house congress called
bicameral
Who has appeared in the most World Cup matches of all time?
Messi
What check does the Judicial branch have on the executive? the legislative?
executive orders unconstitutional, laws unconstitutional
Due process, the right to remain silent, and protection from double jeopardy are in which amendment?
The 5th
The Magna Carta of 1215 influenced this idea for the Constitution.
Due Process
What is the purpose of the Preamble of the Constitution?
Intro to the Constitution and states its purpose
What was the Three-Fifths Compromise?
Enslaved people in the South would be counted as three-fifths of a person for population count for representation.
Legislative Branch, Executive Branch, and Judicial Branch represent which constitutional principle?
Separation of Powers
Which rights are guaranteed in the 8th amendment?
Excessive bail/fines and protection from cruel and unusual punishment.
The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut was the first _______ in the colonies.
Constitution
What is the legislative branch responsible for?
law making
The Virginia Plan wanted representation based on this.
Population
The President's veto of a bill and the legislature overriding that veto is an example of what constitutional principle.
Checks and balances.
Freedom of speech, religion, the press, and the right to assembly and petition are in which Amendment?
First
The British forcing colonists to house soldiers inspired which amendment?
Third
What is the executive branch responsible for, and who heads it?
Enforcing laws/president
When it came to support for the Constitution, Patrick Henry was a well-known...
Anti Federalist
The people choosing their representatives is an example of which constitutional principle?
Republicanism
Which amendment protects against unreasonable search and seizure without a warrant
Fourth
Montesquieu's philosophy inspired which constitutional principle
Separation of powers
What is the upper house of Congress called? Lower House?
Upper Senate, lower House of Representatives
The inability to address taxes and internal unrest because most power remained with the states was a major issue of which document?
The Articles of Confederation
"We the people" from the preamble of the Constitution is an example of which constitutional principle?
Popular Sovereignty
What is needed from Congress and the states to amend the Constitution?
A 2/3 majority vote in both houses of Congress and agreement from 3/4 of the states.
The British courts' denial of colonists a speedy trial by jury inspired which amendment?
Sixth
The independence of the courts allows them what power?
Judge Laws/Judicial review