Branches of Government
What is the branch that deals with making laws?
Legislative Branch
What document stated that the colonies were no longer a part of the British Empire?
Declaration of Independence
What are the first 10 amendments called?
Bill of Rights
What is it called when someone tries to convince someone to do something?
Propaganda
Who runs the government
The people
What is the highest court in the United States?
Supreme Court
What even proved that the Articles of Confederation were too weak for the U.S. government?
Shay's Rebellion
Why are the first 3 words of the Constitution "We the People."
To show that the people are in charge
What is Rule of Law?
Nobody is above the law
Which of the following is an obligation?
a. community service
b. jury duty
c. voting
d. attending government meetings
Jury Duty
What is the job of the Executive Branch?
To enforce the laws
What document did Thomas Paine's Common Sense support?
Declaration of Independence
How did the Anti-Federalists view the Constitution?
They did not support it.
What is Naturalization?
Becoming a citizen
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Who has the power to veto bills?
The President
Why did the Articles of Confederation establish a weak central government?
To preserve the powers of the states.
It is based on population
Who inspired the idea of Natural Rights?
John Locke
How many people in the Senate need to agree to overturn a veto?
2/3rds
If the president is no longer able to serve, who becomes president?
The Vice President
What power limited the power of the English monarch?
Magna Carta
What does the phrase "ensure domestic tranquility" mean?
Keep the homeland at peace
What is it called when the president lets someone out of jail?
Pardon
The Supreme Court deems the recent executive action unconstitutional, therefore overriding it. What is this action called?
Checks + Balances