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Vocabulary
100
Where did the Constitutional Convention take place?
Philadelphia, PA
100
The first three lines of the Constitution "We the People" is called the _______________.
preamble
100
The Bill of Rights are the first _______ amendments.
10
100
What does checks and balances mean?
That the three branches have the power to check on the other powers to make sure that one doesn't have too much power.
100
A change made to the Constitution
amendment
200
Who was the president of the Convention?
George Washington
200
What branch is in charge of making the laws?
legislative branch
200
Name two freedoms we have from the FIRST AMENDMENT.
freedom of speech, religion, assembly, petition, press
200
How does the President "check" on Congress?
He can veto laws
200
to approve something
ratify
300
The Virginia Plan thought that the number of state representatives should be based on the state's ______________.
Population
300
What branch is in charge of making sure the laws are Constitutional?
Judicial branch
300
What amendment gives you the protection from incriminating yourself on trial?
5th
300
How does the Legislative branch "check" on the President?
Congress can override his veto
300
to reject something
veto
400
The New Jersey Plan said that the states should have an ___________ number of representatives.
equal
400
If the president vetoes a law what can Congress do?
2/3 of Congress will have to vote against the veto and it will become a law
400
What are the two main political parties?
democratic & republican
400
Name two powers that the state governments have.
setup state parks, local governments, public schools, conduct elections, trade within the state
400
to give up something that you want
compromise
500
What is the 3/5's Compromise?
The 3/5 of the slave population should count towards the state's population.
500
What does it mean to impeach a President? And who has the power to do this?
Impeach= accuse the President of crimes and if he's found guilty he could be removed from office. Congress is allowed to impeach a President.
500
What is the fourth amendment?
That the police need a search warrant to search you and your property.
500
What does democracy mean?
ruled by the people:people have a say in the government by voting
500
the right to a fair trial
due process of law
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