Electoral College
What is the name of the vote by the people
Popular Vote
Why were the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?
To protect individual liberties
What are the 3 branches of the U.S. government?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
What is the term for a 2 house government?
Bicameral Legislature
What is the term for a group of advisor to the President?
Cabinet
When a candidate wins the popular vote of a state, what do they get
Electoral Votes
List 3 freedoms in the 1st Amendment
Speech, Press, Religion, Assembly, Petition
Which branch enforces the laws?
Executive
What compromise established 2 houses?
Great Compromise
When Washington selected a cabinet he used wha power to bed the rules?
Elastic Clause
Why do certain states have more electoral votes than others?
Based on population
Which Amendment protects us from unlawful searches?
4th Amendment
Which branch makes the laws
Legislative
What office serves for a 6 year term?
Senate
This approach to not following the constitution is called what?
Loose Construction
What is the number of Electoral Votes needed to win the presidency?
270
Which Amendment protects us from cruel punishment?
8th Amendment
When one branch watches another to prevent abuse of power
Checks & Balances
What is the term for a Supreme Court member?
Life
Another tradition of government created during Washington's presidency was the beginnings of these
Political Parties
What can go wrong with this system?
You can win the popular vote but still lose the election
Which Amendment protects against self-incrimination?
5th Amendment
An example of Judicial Branch checking congress
Judicial Review (declare unconstitutional)
To be President what are the 2 key requirements?
35 years old and born in USA
The last tradition left by Washington was when he left office ?
2 Terms