Constitutional Principles
What is the principle that divides power between the national and state governments?
federalism
What was the compromise that created a bicameral legislature with representation based on population in one house and equal representation in the other?
Great Compromise
Which branch is responsible for creating laws?
legislative branch
What term describes powers shared by both the federal and state governments, such as the power to tax?
concurrent powers
Who is considered the "Father of the Constitution"?
James Madison
What is the principle that ensures no branch of government becomes too powerful by allowing each branch to limit the powers of the others?
checks and balances
What compromise determined how enslaved individuals would be counted for taxation and representation?
three-fifths compromise
Which branch is responsible for interpreting laws?
judicial branch
What are the powers specifically granted to the federal government in the Constitution called?
enumerated powers
Which Founding Father is known for drafting the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What is the principle that government is based on the consent of the governed and derives its power from the people?
popular sovereignty
Which clause gives Congress the power to make all laws necessary and proper for carrying out its powers?
The Necessary and Proper Clause (or Elastic Clause)
Which branch has the power to veto legislation?
executive branch
What are powers not mentioned in the Constitution that are reserved for the states called?
reserved powers
Who was the president of the Constitutional Convention?
George Washington
What principle ensures that government power is limited to only what the Constitution explicitly or implicitly allows?
limited government
Which clause establishes that federal laws and treaties take precedence over state laws?
supremacy clause
What is the name of the group that advises the president and helps execute laws?
The Cabinet
Which type of power allows both state and federal governments to levy taxes, establish courts, and borrow money?
concurrent powers
Which Founding Father argued for a strong central government and was a key author of the Federalist Papers?
Alexander Hamilton
What is the principle that ensures government powers are separated into three branches to prevent tyranny?
separation of powers
Which clause allows Congress to regulate trade between states and with foreign nations?
commerce clause
What is the process called when the Legislative Branch formally accuses a federal official, like the president, of wrongdoing?
impeachment
What is an example of a reserved power, granted to the states by the 10th Amendment?
A. Declaring war
B. Regulating education systems
C. Coining money
D. Negotiating treaties
B. regulating education systems
Which founding father would become the nation's first president?
George Washington