Principles of Gov.
People elect representatives that serve at the will of the people.
Republicanism
Supporter of the Constitution
Federalist
States Rights Amendment
10th
Which branch of government makes the laws?
Legislative Branch
What is the purpose of Articles 1-3 of the Constitution?
Outlines the powers of each of the 3 branches of government.
A government in which the people rule by their own consent.
Popular Sovereignty
Opposed the Constitution
Anti-Federalists
Individual Rights Amendment
9th
Which House of Congress has: 435 members, based on population, no term limits.
House of Representatives
States Rights
Article 4
Powers of the government are defined and limited by the Constitution.
Limited Government
Law that governed how territories could become states
Northwest Ordinance
What two protections are guaranteed in the 8th amendment?
No cruel or unusual punishment or excessive bail or fines.
Which house of Congress has: 100 members (2 per state), 6 year terms, no term limits
Senate
Ratification of the Constitution
Article 7
Each branch of government can limit the powers of the other branches.
Checks and Balances
Created a two-house legislature where states would have equal representation in the Senate, and representation by population in the House.
The Great Compromise
You cannot be forced to testify against yourself.
5th Amendment
Which branch has the following powers?
- Decides the meaning of laws.
- Declares laws unconstitutional.
- Declares executive act unconstitutional.
Powers of the Judicial Branch
Define Article 5 of the Constitution.
Amending the Constitution
A system in which power is divided between the national and state governments.
Federalism
Explain the compromise made in the Three-Fifths Compromise
Agreement that each slave counted as three-fifths of a person in determining representation in the House and for taxation purposes.
Right to a speedy and public trial.
6th Amendment
Which branch has the following powers?
- Appoints federal judges and Cabinet officers.
- Can veto acts of Congress.
- Commander and Chief of the Armed Forces.
Powers of the Executive Branch
Established the Constitution as the "supreme law of the land"
Article 6