CATEGORY 1
CATEGORY 2
The Branches of Government
Category 4
100
What does the word RATIFY mean?
to approve something
100
This was added to the Federal Government to prevent any one branch from controlling the government
Checks and Balances
100
What branch of government is responsible for enforcing laws
The Executive Branch
100
What does it mean that the United States of America is a "republic"
It means the United States has a government in which people can elect representatives to govern the country.
200
What was Gouverneur Morris responsible for at the Constitutional Convention
He wrote the Preamble to the Constitution
200
who had to share power under the federal system
National and State Governments
200
What branch has the power to approve the people elected to be part of the Supreme Court Justices
The Legislative Branch
200
What rights are guaranteed to citizens under the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States? (4)
Freedom of religion, Freedom of speech, Freedom of press, and the Right to Assemble (or gather)
300
What was the problem that was highlighted by the events of Shay's Rebellion
It showed the weakness of the government.
300
At the Constitutional Convention, the delegates tried to solve this major issue. What was that issue?
The issue of representation among the states (how many representatives should each state have)
300
What branch has the power to make all national laws
The Legislative Branch
400
Why did many delegates insist on adding 10 amendments to the Constitution soon after it was ratified?
to protect the basic rights of the people
400
What was the purpose of the Constitutional Convention of 1787?
They wanted to fix the Articles of Confederation
400
What branch has the power to impeach the president
The Legislative Branch
500
What amendment protects the right to free speach
The First Amendment
500
What branch has the power to veto bills
The Executive Branch
500
What branch decides whether laws follow the Constitution
The Judicial Branch
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