Branches of Government
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The Great Compromise
Constitution Articles
Amendments
100

Through what process can the Legislative branch bring formal charges against the President, Vice president, and Civil officers?

Impeachment

100

Define federalism.

The sharing of powers between the state and the national government.

100

What 2 state plans make up the Great Compromise?

New Jersey and Virginia plan

100

This Article establishes the Legislative branch of bicameral legislature.

Article 1



100

This amendment states the right to freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.

1st amendment

200

This branch writes powers and passes laws. Can also impeach the President, Vice President, and override president vetoes.

This branch interprets laws and can strike them down as unconstitutional, limiting the power of both Congress and the president.

This branch enforces laws and can check Congress by vetoing bills.

Legislative, Judicial, Exective

200

What type of powers are listed in the Constitution that are granted to the federal government?

Enumerated powers

200

How much did a slave count for toward the population in the Great Compromise?

Who did this benefit the most?

3/5ths or 0.6 of a person

Primarily benefited the South

200

This article sets up the Supreme and Federal Court.

Article 3

200

This amendment protects the rights of the accused, ensures due process, and the right to remain silent.

5th amendment

300

People or groups effected by Government policies

Stakeholders

300

Who won in McCulloch vs Maryland and United States vs Lopez?

McCulloch, Alfonso Lopez


300

How many senators does each state get?

2

300

This article outlines the powers of the president, including being commander-in-chief and enforcing laws.

Article 2

300

This amendment abolished slavery.

13th amendment

400

Define pocket veto.

Veto from the president killing the bill without signing it.

400

Define Full Faith and Credit Clause.


A clause in Article IV of the Constitution requiring each state to recognize the public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of all other states.



400

State representatives in Congress determine what?

Electors in Electoral College/Electoral College votes

400

This article states that the national law is always supreme over the state law (Supremacy clause).

Article 6

400

This amendment protects you from cruel and unusual punishment, excessive fines, and permits bail. 

8th amendment

500

Define Fiscal Federalism.

The system by which national, state, and local governments divide taxing and spending powers.

500

What is the name of the 1997 act made to combat disagreements over climate change?

Kyoto Protocol

500

Who wrote the New Jersey plan?

William Patterson

500

What does Article 7 describe?

The ratification process of the Constitution. (9/13 state vote)

500

This amendment protects you from unreasonable searches.

4th amendment

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