Constitutional Events
Who did the connecticut compromise favor?
Small states
Who in the executive branch settles strikes?
The Secretary of Labor
True or False The Judicial Branch has no check on the other branches
False
When was the last amendment?
1992
What does the color red represent on the American Flag?
Courage
Who did the virginia plan favor?
large states
Who presents the national budget?
The president
What percent of the Senate is elected at a time?
One third
What are the first ten amendments called?
The Bill of Rights
What do the stars represent on the American Flag?
The 50 states in the country
What compromise was accepted?
The Connecticut compromise
Can senators have titles of nobility?
No
How do Senate and House check each other?
By rejecting bills passed by each other
True or false States can prevent you from voting because of race.
False
What do the stripes on the flag stand for?
The original 13 colonies
True or false the Articles of Confederation were weak?
True
Who gives a 2/3 vote?
The House of Representatives and the Senate ( Congress)
What is one way the Legislative branch checks the Judicial branch?
Confirming nominated judges or justices appointments to federal courts and impeaching them
True or false if you are born in the U.S, you enjoy full rights.
TRUE
Where should the flag be located in a procession?
In the very front
What is Democracy?
What does the the court of appeals do?
To hear cases of appeal from lower courts and determine whether the law was applied correctly
How does the Executive branch check the Legislative branch?
By proposing legislation for Congress to consider
If at mid-term congress votes itself a pay raise, what amendment would that be in violation of?
The 27th
How should old flags be retired?
They should be burned