What principle is the one that allows each branch to limit their power so on branch won't abuse the power ?
Checks and Balances.
100
What is "The Articles of Confederation" ?
The 1st plan of U.S. government , each state had one vote but couldn't tax.
200
What branch writes the laws? and declares war ?
Legislative
200
According to the 8th Amendment , which isn't allowed ?
*Reasonable bail
*jail terms
*excessive bail
* cruel punishment .
*All of the above
*Last 2
*1st 2
Last 2, Excessive bail and Cruel Punishment
200
The Bill of Rights
What is the document that has the first ten amendments?
200
What is the difference of Limited Government and Federalism ?
Limited Government is limited by not being able to bypass laws to serve their own interests (Limited power). When Federalism divides the power between both national and state governments.
200
What happened in 1787 ?
The date the constitution was written and approved !
300
What branch Interprets the laws?
Judicial
300
What does the second amendment state?
The people have a right to keep and bear Arms but, shall not abuse the terms given.
300
Articles of Confederation
What was the first plan of the U.S government?
300
What does the separation of powers do ?
It divides the power of government within the executive , legislative and judicial branches
300
What is Civic Virtue ?
willingness to work for the good of the nation even at great personal sacrifice .
400
Define Separation of powers.
Each branch of government has specific and separate duties and responsibilities.
400
What is the amendment does not allow a soldier, in time of peace to be quartered in any house, without the permission of the Owner; nor in time of war, but in a manner to be authorized by law ?
Third amendment (:
400
Declaration of Independence
What is document that list all the reasons that they were leaving a country?
400
What does the individual rights do or what does it allow?
It allows the people to peacefully ask the government to change a problem or make a new law .
400
Civil Disobedience ?
Peacefully refusing to obey laws that one considers unjust ; willing to pay consequences of actions
500
What is the amending process?
When 2/3ths of the congress and 3/4ths of all states must agree to change the constitution.
500
What's the difference of the fifth and sixth amendment?
The fifth amendment explains your rights during criminal cases and the sixth amendment explains thats you're allowed to have the assistance of counsel for your personal defence.
500
Treaty of Paris
What is the treaty that ended the American Revolution?
500
What are the Seven Principles of the Constitution ?
Popular sovereignty , Republicanism , Federalism , Separation of powers, Checks and balances , Limited Government , and individual rights . (:
500
impeach ?
to formally accuse an official of crime related to governmental duties.