This agreement, reached during the Constitutional Convention, solved the disagreement between large states and small states.
The Great Compromise
What document/part of the US Constitution protects our basic rights?
Bill of Rights
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
A change or addition to the US Constitution is called an ______________.
amendment
Article II of the Constitution describes the _____.
Executive Branch
Under this principle, powers are divided between national and state governments.
Federalism
This clause increased the power of Congress by giving it the authority to pass all laws it deemed necessary.
The Necessary and Proper Clause (also called the Elastic Clause)
Which branch can override the president's veto?
Legislative
What are the powers called that are listed/expressed for Congress?
Enumerated
What did the Three-Fifths Compromise solve?
How to count enslaved people for the purposes of taxation and representation.
Who were the two main groups in the debate over ratification of the Constitution?
Federalists and Anti-Federalists
Marbury v. Madison established which constitutional principle?
Judicial Review
Which part of the Constitution declares it "the most important law in the land"?
Supremacy Clause
Which amendment was included to prevent the government from declaring that the people only have the rights listed in the Constitution?
Ninth Amendment
Article I of the Constitution describes the ____.
Legislative Branch
Identify one reason Anti-Federalists were against the Constitution.
It gave too much power to the central government.
Favored stronger state governments.
It ignored states' rights.
What is the purpose of checks and balances?
To prevent one branch from becoming too powerful
What is the main way the Judicial Branch can check the legislative / executive branch?
Judicial Review
What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
The Bill of Rights
Which three amendments give rights to individuals accused of crimes?
Fifth, Sixth, Eighth Amendments
The Articles of Confederation created only one central branch of government while the Constitution created ______________.
three branches of government
Name the five basic principles of the US Constitution.
popular sovereignty, limited government, federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances
How can the Supreme Court check the power of Congress?
It can declare legislation unconstitutional.
How many states must ratify a proposed amendment for it to become part of the Constitution?
3/4ths of states
Article III of the Constitution describes the _____.
Judicial Branch