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The Constitution says that Congress can override a presidential veto by how many votes?
Two-third majority
What entity makes up the judicial branch?
The Supreme Court
The Bill of Rights of The Constitution contains how many amendments?
10
The U.S. Constitution was signed by how many delegates?
39
The Great Compromise addressed disagreements over federal representation by–
creating a bicameral legislature
The Federalist Papers taught that—
Having a stronger central government will make the country more stable and rich.
What are Checks and Balances?
A system in the U.S. government where each branch has powers to limit or check the other branches.
What are the three branches of government?
Executive, Judicial and Legislative
Why were southern delegates to the Constitutional Convention willing to accept the Three-Fifths Compromise?
It increased the political influence of the South
Which argument would a Federalist make to support ratification of the Constitution?
A strong federal government will be more stable than a loose confederation of states.
Why did the Anti-Federalists demand that a bill of rights be added to the U. S. Constitution?
To protect individual freedoms from the federal government.
Patrick Henry opposed ratifying the U.S. Constitution because he believed that under it —
the states would surrender too much power to the federal government
What issue led to the Constitutional Convention agreeing to the Three-Fifths Compromise?
Issue of counting the enslaved population for representation
Which grievance from the Declaration of Independence is addressed by the Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
“For depriving us in many cases of the benefits of Trial by Jury…”
The Twelfth Amendment established a new process for choosing a president and a vice president. The purpose of this amendment was to—
reduce the likelihood of disputed outcomes in presidential elections
When citizens report for jury duty, they are helping uphold a constitutional right guaranteed by the —
Sixth Amendment