The Term-inator
a proposed new law
bill
Presidential rejection of a bill
veto
wrote the “Star-Spangled Banner”
Francis Scott Key
established the judicial branch
Article III
literally means “the people rule”
democracy
past decisions involving court cases
precedent
according the Charles Shuman, the price of socialism
your m... er... freedom
presided as chairman of the Constitutional Convention
George Washington
established the legislative branch
Article I
form of government in which ruler exercises unlimited authority and usually inherits his position
absolute monarchy
the highest number of votes won, but less than a majority
plurality
the power to veto part of a bill without rejecting an entire bill
item veto
responsible for the final draft of the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
established the executive branch
Article II
form of government in which the ruler maintains absolute control of all aspects of society through coercion and subjection of the individual to the state
totalitarian dictatorship
powers given explicitly to Congress by the Constitution
expressed powers
the division of power among the governments within a nation
federalism
“Father of the Constitution”
James Madison
guarantees the right to keep and bear arms
2nd Amendment
form of government in which the national government is subordinate to the state governments
confederacy
the proportional distribution of congressional seats among the states
apportionment
the first foundational civil ordinance
capital punishment
became the first black American to achieve the rank of four-star general
Daniel "Chappie" James
guarantees the rights of freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and freedom of assembly
1st Amendment
“Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.”
Proverbs 14:34