Foundations of Government
a philosophical movement in 17th and 18th century Europe that emphasized the use of reason and critical thinking to understand the world, improve human society, and challenge traditional authority, particularly religious and political power, by promoting ideas like liberty, progress, tolerance, and individual rights
What is the Enlightenment?
Which amendments are in the Bill of Rights
1-10
How many members are in the House of Representatives and Senate
435 (HOR) and 100 (Senate)
What is federalism
How power is divided between the state and federal governments
How many justices are on the supreme court?
9
What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
Break up with Great Britian
What is the process of adding an amendment to the Constitution called?
Ratification
The constitution created a unicameral legislature T/f?
False
Name an example of federalism
Abortion, drug laws, Physician assisted suicide, education, death penalty, driving laws, marriage laws, etc
How long is the term for supreme court justices?
life time
What is a social contract?
Agreement between the people and the government
Which amendment guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial?
6th amendment
Which chamber of congress can impeach the president?
House of Representatives
What are expressed powers
Powers clearly stated in the Constitution
What is an executive order?
A directive issued by the President that has the force of law
What were the weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
Any answer works
- Could not tax
- no executive branch
- Needed unanimous support to amend constitution
- Central government had no authority
A person is arrested but never sees a judge or a courtroom. He is denied the right to trial by jury. Which amendment does this violate?
7th amendment
Filibuster? + what is it called to end one
The process of stalling a bill from passing by using all the time a cloture is needed to end a filibuster
What is the Supremacy Clasue
Federal laws are supreme laws of the land
The process to declare laws unconstitutional is called?
Which concept best reflects John Locke's influence on the Declaration of Independence?
Which amendment supports federalism?
10th amendment
Explain gerrymandering?
Create districts that will elect members of one party & only a few that will elect members of the other party
Explain the Necessary and Proper clause and how it relates to implied powers
The necessary and proper clause grants congress the ability to their implied powers by giving them the authority to have power over things not listed but related to their expressed powers
Explain the Electoral college?
A group of electors selected by each state who formally elect the President