Origins of American Gov
A two chamber legislature is called
Bi-cameral
The 1st 10 amendments are known as
Bill of Rights
powers of the government are distributed between the national government and state government
Federalism
President of the Current Senate
Republican Charles Grassley
The qualifications to be president
35, lived in country for 14 years, natural born US citizen
Royal colonies are controlled by..
the king whom is appointed by the governor
There are 27 amendments to the Constitution. True or False?
True
the Term falls under what concept regarding the consitution
it is a principle of the US Constitution
Republican Charles Grassley
The terms a president can run
2- 4 year terms
Charter colonies are operated by..
the colony and the king
Amendment 4 protects what right
What amendment addresses Federalism
Amendment 10
Majority Leader of the Senate
Republican Mitch McConnell
if the President is incapable to fulfill his duties, who takes next?
The declaration of Independence was signed
Amendment 8 protects from
cruel and unsual punishment
Name 3 Principles of the Constitution
Popular Sovereignty, Limited Government, Separation of powers, checks/balances, judicial review, federalism
Minority Leader of the Senate
Democrat Chuck Schumer
Name the executive powers of the President.
appointment & removal of key executive branch officials, issuing executive orders, and maintaining executive privilege
The nation's first attempt to build a national government was
The Articles of Confederation
Where was the US Constitution written?
Philadelphia Convention 1787
Does federalism protect the rights of the states?
Yes
Speaker of the House
Democrat Nancy Pelosi
Who does the president's administration consist of?
All of the people who work for the executive branch.