Constitution
List the 6 purposes of the Constitution in the Preamble.
In order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty.
What do we call the first ten amendments to the constitution?
The Bill of Rights
Whos in charge of the executive branch?
The President
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
435
What type of power does Congress have, and what are its two parts?
The House of Representatives (lower house) and the Senate (upper house) form the Congress, or legislative power of the U.S. (Article I. Section 1. Clause 1.)
What are three things that are wrong with the articles of Confederation?
1 No power to tax
2. No power to enforce laws
3. Weak Central Government
How often are elections for the House of Representatives, and who gets to vote in these elections?
Every two years, the people get to choose members of the House of Representatives (Article I. Section 1. Clause 1.)
What is the First section of the Constitution?
Preamble
The philosopher that developed the 3 branches of government know as separation of powers.
Montesquieu
How are the Senators chosen today? Which amendment changed this?
They are chosen by the people (Amendment XVII.)
What was an economic impact of the 3/5 Compromise?
The difference between large and small states.
What article and section of the constitution governs federal elections?
Article I, section 4.
What amendment guarantees that the Federal Government cannot require excessive bail?
The 8th amendment
A tax placed on imported items from other countries.
A Tarriff
What is popular sovereignty?
To reject a decision made by the law making body. This can be done by a president or governor.
Veto