Constitution Definitions
When congress denies a president’s veto
What was the Boston Tea party?
To protest British Parliament's tax on tea; Taxation without representation
To take back or revoke
Repeal
Which right does the 2nd amendment protect?
The right to own guns
Who was the father of the constitution?
James Madison
The idea that the government should not have total control to do whatever it wants.
Limited Government
Why was the Declaration of Independence written?
to explain why the colonies were separating from Great Britain
Voting Rights
Suffrage
What does it mean to "plead the 5th"?
to refuse to answer a question, especially in a criminal trial, on the grounds that you might incriminate yourself
Agreement that each slave was to be counted as three fifths of a person when determining: 1)# of seats in the House of Representatives, 2) #of electoral votes each state would be allocated, and 3) how much money the states would pay in taxes.
Three-Fifths Compromise
To bring official charges of wrongdoing against an official, like the President, in an attempt to remove them from office.
Impeach
Name 3 British policies that influenced the colonists decision to revolt?
Stamp Act, Quartering Act, Boston Massacre, Intolerable Acts, Tea Act, etc.
Describe a federal system of government
Power is shared by the national (federal) and state and local governments.
What freedoms does the 1st amendment protect (name at least 3)?
speech, religion, press, assembly, and the right to petition
What is the name of the agreement that resolved the argument between big states and small states at the Constitutional Convention?
the Great Compromise
System of government in which voters elect representatives to make laws for them
Republic
Explain "taxation without representation"
The colonist argued that the British Parliament & King did not have the right to TAX them because they were NOT REPRESENTED in the Parliament.
A draft law that is proposed, debated, and amended in Congress
Bill
Name 3 amendments added to the Constitution after the Bill of Rights that are still important and relevant today.
Abolition of slavery, Women Suffrage, 18-year-old Suffrage, Term limits for presidencies, Presidential succession
What are the 3G's of exploration and why are they important?
The 3 G’s of Exploration—God, Gold, and Glory—are the main reasons Europeans explored the world: to spread Christianity, gain wealth, and earn power and fame. They’re important because the 3 G’s explain why Europeans explored and why they expanded across the world.
Cabinet
Explain Triangular Trade System between Africa, the Americas, and Europe (3 parts)
Americas to Europe- Raw Materials
Europe to Africa- Manufactured Goods
Africa to Americas ("middle passage")- Slaves
What is the function of each branch of government? Which groups head the branches?
Legislative Branch; Makes the laws; Congress (House of Representatives + Senate).
Executive Branch; Enforces or carries out the laws; President with the Vice President and the Cabinet.
Judicial Branch; Interprets the laws and decides if they are constitutional; The Supreme Court (headed by nine justices)
What is the term, term limit, and age requirement for presidents?
4 years, 2 terms, and 35 years old
Name an advantage and disadvantage of Separation of Powers?
Advantage: No branch or individual has too much power
Disadvantage: May slow decision-making (e.g., president & congress disagree)