Principles of the Constitution
What principle divides government power among three branches?
Separation of Powers
What branch makes the laws?
Legislative Branch
What did Federalists believe in?
A strong central government
What is a "grievance"?
A complaint or problem needing to be fixed
A change or addition to the Constitution
What principle allows each branch to limit the power of the others?
Checks and Balances
What branch enforces the laws?
Executive Branch
What did Anti-Federalists fear?
A government that was too powerful
How did the Constitution fix "taxation without consent"?
Congress, elected by the people, approves all taxes
How many total amendments exist today?
27
What principle means that the people are the ultimate source of power?
Popular Sovereignty
What branch interprets the laws?
Judicial Branch
Who were two famous Federalists?
Alexander Hamilton and James Madison
Which amendment protects the right to petition the government?
The First Amendment
Why did the Founders make the amendment process difficult?
To prevent quick, careless changes
What principle divides power between national and state governments?
Federalism
Who is the head of the Executive Branch?
The President
Who were two famous Anti-Federalists?
Patrick Henry and George Mason
What grievance did the 6th Amendment solve?
The denial of trial by jury
Which set of amendments protects individual freedoms?
The Bill of Rights (Amendments 1-10)
What principle ensures that even leaders must obey the law?
Limited Government
How long do Supreme Court Justices serve?
For life (as long as they have good behavior)
What compromise convinced Anti-Federalists to approve the Constitution?
The promise to add a Bill of Rights
How did the Constitution fix judges being controlled by the King?
Federal judges serve for life and are independent
Why is the Constitution called a "living document"?
It can be changed through the amendment process as the nation grows