Foundations
What was signed by the pilgrims in 1620
The Mayflower Compact
What are the three branches of government?
Executive, judicial, and legislative.
How many amendments are there?
27
What are the two levels of government?
State and federal
What is the president's advisors called
Cabinet members
What is the rule that everyone must accept the decision of the majority of people?
Majority rule
What allows the judicial branch courts to review decisions made by the other branches to see if they are constitutional
Judicial review
What terms represents the fact that the constitution may be changed and evolved over time?
Living document
What are powers set aside for the state?
Reserved powers
What terms means to reject a proposed law?
Veto
What type of government has restrictions to limit the governments power?
Limited government
What branch makes laws and controls the money?
Legislative branch
What amendment did the 21st amendment repeal?
18th amendment
What are powers reserved for the federal government?
Delegated Powers
What is a written change to the constitution?
Amendment
Where did the pilgrims intend to land?
Virginia?
What is the system of equal distribution of power between the branches of government called?
Checks and balances or separation of powers
What is the steps to repealing an amendment?
Must create another amendment that repeals the original.
What are powers shared by the state and federal government?
Concurrent powers
Who can override a presidents veto?
Congress
What means consent of the governed?
Popular sovereignty
Which branch of government has the most power?
They all have equal but different powers.
How many states are needed to pass an amendment?
38
What example did I give of a concurrent power?
Levying taxes
What branch interprets the law?
Judicial