Changes in the Gov
Const Conv
Three Branches
Terms
Misc
100
Definition of federalism.
What is a system where power is divided between a central government and states?
100
Supported equal representation for states.
What is New Jersey OR small states?
100
Names of the three branches
What is LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE, JUDICIAL?
100
Name of the compromise that settled whether slaves would count toward population
What is 3/5ths Compromise?
100
First part of the Constitution
What is the Preamble?
200
Powers given to the government.
What is delegated powers?
200
President of the convention and the father of the Constitution.
What is Washington and Madison?
200
This branch can declare war.
What is the legislative branch?
200
Term that means nothing is higher or above it.
What is supremecy?
200
Term of service of a senator.
What is six years?
300
The bicameral Congress that the Great Compromise created.
What is House of Representatives and Senate?
300
Name of the fellow who came up with the Great Compromise.
What is Roger Sherman?
300
Settles questions about interpreting laws.
What is the judicial branch (or Supreme Court)?
300
Term for the advisors of the president, including the vice president.
What is cabinet?
300
It means "two houses."
What is bicameral?
400
Where the convention was and how many delegates met.
What is Philadelphia and 55?
400
The Trade Compromise allowed the importing of slaves until this date.
What is 1808?
400
Definition of "override a veto."
What is 2/3 of both houses vote in favor of a bill the president has vetoed?
400
It is Latin for "I forbid," and it is used when a president refuses to sign a bill.
What is veto?
400
It divides the power of government into branches.
What is separation of powers?
500
The name for an official CHANGE to the Constitution.
What is an amendment?
500
Term for when Congress can make laws about trade. (The North WANTED Congress to have this power)
What is regulate trade?
500
Higher taxes begin here.
What is House of Representatives?
500
Form of government where states elect representatives.
What is republic?
500
Our system that assures that no leader will get too much power.
What is checks and balances?
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