History of Constitution
The founding fathers met in Philadelphia to fix our first form of government? What was this called?
Articles of Confederation
"We the People" - or the idea of Popular sovereignty can be seen where in the US Constitution?
The Preamble
You must be at least 25 years of age to be in this House, and the Speaker is it's leader?
House of Representatives
What three qualifications must you meet in order to be President?
35 years old, 14 years US citizen, natural born US citizen
This is a "literal" or physical change to the Constitution. We currently have 27 of them
Amendments
At the convention, this plan favored the larger states, while the New Jersey plan favored the smaller states. What was the name of this plan
Virginia Plan
The ability of Congress to "check" on the other branches, like the President is an example of this principle?
Checks and balances
You must be at least 30 years of age to be in this chamber, and the VP is in charge of this chamber
Senate
The President serves as head of the military. What is the name of this duty called?
Commander in Chief
Bill of Rights
This "Compromise" served as a both parts of the New Jersey and Virginia Plans?
Connecticut or Great Compromise
Federalism
Representation in the Senate is equal or two. Representation in the House is based on a states _____
Population
The people that advise the President are known as what group
Cabinet
Which amendment protects us from unreasonable search and seizure?
4th (Fourth)
This group was opposed to the ratification (approval) of the Constitution
Anti-Federalists
House of Representatives and Senate
The Senate holds a trial for an impeached President, while this chamber starts the impeachment process
House of Reps.
All federal judges are appointed by the President and confirmed by the ___________, and can serve for how long?
Senate; life
Amendment 6 (six) calls for what type of trial (2 things)
Speedy and public
What compromise dealt with the counting of slaves that Southern States would be allowed to have in the House of Representatives?
3/5th (Three-Fifths Compromise)
The primary duty of Congress (House and Senate) is to do what with the laws?
Create or make them
The primary duty of the President is to do what with the law?
The most important function of the Supreme Court is to interpret the law (Marbury v Madison). What is this principle referred to as?
Judicial review
This amendment protects us from cruel and unusual punishment
8th