Constitutional History
Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and this man wrote the Federalist Papers advocating to ratify the Constitution.
Who is James Madison?
The concept that each branch of the Federal Government has specific powers unique from the other branches.
What is Separation of Powers?
Our House Representative.
Who is Dan Newhouse?
Confirm Executive Branch Appointees
What is the Senate?
The most senior Senator from the majority party
Who is the President Pro Tem of the Senate?
Conflicts between states in this sphere led to calls for Amendments to the Articles of Confederation to strengthen central power.
What is economics (or interstate trade)?
Vertical Separation of Power (between state and federal governments).
What is Federalism?
The Senior Senator of Washington
Who is Patty Murray?
Declare War
What is Congress?
The elected leader of the House of Representatives.
Who is the Speaker of the House?
While the concept is clearly contemplated throughout the document, the Constitution never uses this word; at least partly to avoid offending anyone; North or South.
What is "Slave" or "Slavery"?
What are Checks & Balances?
The Junior Senator of Washington
Who is Maria Cantwell?
Initiate a budget related bill
What is the House of Representatives?
The presiding judge in any impeachment trial.
Who is the Chief Justice?
The Great Compromise at the Constitutional convention gave us the structure of the government we have today. It was proposed by Roger Sherman of this State.
What is Connecticut?
The principle, embodied in Article 4, Section 2 of teh Constitution, whereas states cannot restrict a non-resident's activities or fundamental rights.
What is Privileges & Immunities?
The Vice-President of the United States.
Who is J.D. Vance?
Rule on the Constitutionality of a law or other government action.
What is the Supreme Court?
The leader of the Department of Justice.
Who is the Attorney General?
According to its own terms, the Articles of Confederation did not create a country, but this nice sounding group.
"Firm League of Friendship"
While the Federal Government only has Delegated Powers, State governments have this, almost unlimited power.
What is General Police Power?
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
Who is John Roberts?
Vote in Presidential Elections
What are States (through electors)?
The Head of the Executive Office of the President and main gatekeeper and personal assistant to the President?
Who is the Chief of Staff?