Branches of Government
The President is part of this branch
executive
Which amendment guarantees the freedom of speech
1st amendment
Democrats and Republicans
What two houses make up the U.S. Congress (legislative branch)
house of representatives
senate
What was the 3/5th compromise?
for representation purposes, slaves would count as 3/5 of a person
This branch of government declares war
legislative
What does the 4th amendment protect against
protection from illegal searches and seizures.
The term that refers to Political parties and special interest groups try to influence policy candidates and elected officials.
lobby
checks and balances
This branch of government has the power to judge laws as constitutional
judicial
Name two amendments against self incrimination
5th
Organized groups who choose, support, vote for, and promote party-approved candidates for public office, based on shared beliefs.
Political Parties
The system by which the president and vice president are elected in the U.S.
Electoral College
the system by which the power of government isn't solely in one place, but divided among the three branches.
Separation of Powers
This branch of government declares war
Legislative
Which amendment protects against cruel and unusual punishment?
8th amendment
What are PACs
Political Action Committees
manipulation of an areas electoral constituency to favor one party over another
gerrymandering
What was one cause of Shay's Rebellion?
Shays' Rebellion was primarily caused by economic distress among farmers in Massachusetts, high taxes, and aggressive debt collection practices.
The type of government the U.S. has.
Democratic Republic or Constitutional Federal Republic
Which amendment discusses federalism?
10th
In the original constitution of the U.S., who was allowed to vote (3 characteristics)
white, Anglo-Saxon, property owning males
allows voters to approve or repeal an act of the state legislature
Popular Referendum
what were two weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
Can’t tax
No army
No court system
States acted like own country
states Printing own $