Branches of Government
Which branch of government has the power to make laws?
The Legislative Branch
What is Shay's Rebellion and what did it prove?
A violent protest of farmers who lost their land to taxes - proved the United States needed a stronger central government
Where was the Constitutional Convention held?
Philadelphia, PA
True or False: Both state and federal governments can collect taxes
TRUEEEEEEEEEEEEE
What was America's first plan of government and why did the founding fathers not keep it?
The Articles of Confederation, the government was too weak!
Which branch of the government interprets the laws?
Judicial Branch
What was the main point that Federalists and Anti-Federalists were arguing about?
The strength of the federal government
What is protected under the first amendment?
Freedom of...speech, religion, press
Which branch of the government enforces the laws and who is at the head of it?
What does the phrase "we the people" mean?
The power of the government comes from the people
What is the main purpose of checks & balances?
To prevent one branch from becoming too powerful
Strong central
What is the name for the first 10 Amendments
Bill of Rights
True or False: The President can instantly create or change a law.
FALSEEEEEE!
What is the minimum number of electoral votes a candidate must get to become president?
270
* hint* - the answer is not "we the people"
Popular Sovereignty
Name a delegated power (power of the Federal government)
Printing money, declaring war, creating/maintaining a military, negotiating with other countries, entering peace treaties
Anti-Federalists wanted the power to belong to...
state and local governments
How is the constitution considered a "living document"?
It can be changed to meet the needs of the people
name a reserved power (state government)
managing public schools, maintaining state roads, marriage/divorce laws,
What is the electoral college?
System for electing a President where the states with a bigger population have more electoral votes.
The name for a law before it is officially a law
bill
The leader of the Federalists
Which is NOT promised in the Preamble
a) Establish justice
b) Ensure domestic tranquility
c) Create a monarchy
d) Provide for the common defense
C - create a monarchy
The legislative branch is broken into 2 more sections called Congress..what are the two sections of congress called?
The House of Representatives & The Senate
What is the 3/5 compromise?
Slaves count as 3/5 of a person and this changes the population of the south