Articles of Confederation
In what year did American declare independence and become its own country?
Write down at least one thing that the Federal AND State governments are allowed to do under the second (and current) constitution.
Tax, make laws, enforce laws
Which branch of government makes the laws?
Legislative
Which section (Senate or House of Representatives) of Congress holds a certain number of members that's based on the population of each state?
House of Representatives
This is a written document that explains the rules and policies for how a country is run and organized? It also can contain laws and amendments
Constitution
What was the name of America's first constitution?
The Articles of Confederation
What is one thing that the state government is allowed to do, but the federal government is not allowed to do.
Which branch of government consists of the supreme court which interprets laws if there are disagreements?
Judicial
In this section of the legislative branch, each state sends two members.
Senate
This is a group of people (usually a section of a government) that are selected by the people through voting to make laws and decisions for the country / state.
Legislature
Under the Articles of Confederation, who held more power in government? Federal or states?
State
What is one thing that legislative branch can do to "check" the executive branch.
impeach; approve nominations; override a veto
Which branch of the federal government can declare laws to be unconstitutional?
Judicial branch
How many years can you serve in the House of Representatives before having to get reelected?
2
This word describes a situation where a person or a group of people gain too much power and authority within a government.
Tyranny
List one thing that the Federal government was NOT able to do under the Articles of Confederation.
Force states to pay taxes; force citizens to join army, regulate trade
What is one thing the executive branch can do to "check" the judicial branch.
nominate judges
Who is considered to be the "Commander in Chief" of the military?
The president
How many years can you serve in the Senate before having to get reelected?
6
This is the name given to the 9 judges who make up the judicial branch of the federal government (two word answer)
Supreme Court
For how many years did America have the Articles of Confederation before it made a new constitution?
10 years
What is one thing the judicial branch can do to "check" the legislative branch.
They can declare laws to be unconstitutional
In order for the Congress to override a presidential veto to a law, what percentage (write your answer in a fraction) of Congress must agree in a vote to override the veto?
2/3
Which section of the legislative branch DID NOT vote in favor of President Trump getting impeached?
Senate
This word describes an action the president can take to "stop" or "block" a law from being passed.
veto