Creating the Constitution (5.2)
The name of the meeting held in Philadelphia to create a new form of government
The Continental Congress
This means that the government gets it power from the people and must follow their will
Popular Sovereignty
All bills/laws in our country start here:
The Legislative Branch (Congress)
How can the executive branch "Check" the legislative branch
A Veto
What is the difference between a "responsibility" and "Duty" of an American citizen
Duties are required by law
Responsibilities are not required but encouraged
We had to replace the Articles of Confederation Government with a new stronger Constitution. What was the main power that the national Government lacked under the Articles of Confederation?
The power to tax the states
The power to force states to follow national law
(WILL BE ON TEST) This is the supreme law of the land, no person or state government can do any action/law that violates it
The Constitution. (The national government overpowers individual state governments)
The President (Executive Branch) enforces the laws by signing of vetoing them. What is another power of the president?
Controls the military
Appoints Judges
Negotiates with other Countries
How can the Judicial Branch "check" the other branches?
It can rule laws/presidential actions as unconstitutional
The legislative branch can vote to remove government officials from power, what is this called?
Impeachment
How does our Congress look like today because of the "Great Compromise" reached by small states and large states.
We have 2 houses of Congress: The House of Representatives and the Senate.
One based on population, one equal for each state.
(WILL BE ON THE TEST) America has a system called " " where the national government shares power with the state governments
Federalism
This group of judges (9 total) interpret the laws of our nation to make sure they follow the Constitution
The Supreme Court (Judicial Branch)
Describe the "Cabinet"
Team of advisors who help the President
Name 2 Limitations of our rights:
Free speech/expression- nothing violent or unsafe
Guns- can't own certain types, carry them everywhere
Legal- Cops can still search you with a warrant/probable cause
What was the name of the compromise that settled the dispute on whether or not Slaves should be counted towards a state's population?
The Three-Fifths Compromise (Every 5 slaves counted as 3 people for the state's population)
What is an amendment AND how is one created?
1. A change or addition to our constitution
2. Passed by a 2/3rd majority of Congress and a 3/4 majority of states.
Explain the process of passing a law from beginning to end (all 3 branches) (3 steps)
1. Starts as a bill in congress, and is passed with a 51% majority
2. It is then vetoed or signed as a law by the president
3. It is finally reviewed and interpreted by the Judicial Branch (supreme court)
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America has 3 branches of Government so that no one becomes too powerful this is called " "
Each branch can counter the other one, this is called " & "
1. Separation of Powers
2. Checks and Balances
Give me 3 facts about the 4th/5th amendements
4th- No search or seizures without a warrant or probable cause
5th- right to remain silent, speedy trial, no double jeopardy