Checks and Balances
The president can nullify or get rid of any law passed by Congress by doing this.
What is "vetoing"
A philosophical theory that individuals consent to form a government, limiting their freedoms, in order to achieve security
What is The Social Contract
Small states were concerned that larger states would have more power in choosing the president, so they agreed on a unique presidential election system. What is the name of that system?
What is the purpose of the Electoral College?
To have electors, chosen by each state, vote for the president based on the popular vote in their state
This rhyming phrase summarized the main grievance of the colonists at the start of the American War for Independence.
This branch has the power to declare any law or executive action unconstitutional.
Fundamental rights inherent to all humans, such as life, liberty, and property
What are Natural Rights?
In this compromise, slave-holding states gained an unfair advantage in their representation in the House of Representatives and the Electoral College.
The Three-Fifths Compromise
How is the number of electoral votes for each state determined?
Each state receives a number of electors equal to its total number of representatives and senators in Congress, giving small states a slight advantage
Where was slavery most prevalent at the time of the constitutional convention?
What is The South (Virginia, South Carolina, etc.)
The president has the power to appoint Supreme Court justices- but which branch has the power to approve or disapprove of their appointment?
The Senate (Also acceptable: legislative branch)
The concept that the authority of a government is created and sustained by the consent of its people
What is Popular Sovereignty?
In the constitution, congress is prohibited from interfering with this trade for 20 years.
What is the slave trade?
True or False: The candidate who wins the national popular vote automatically wins all the electoral votes.
False
These authors of the constitution favored a strong central government
What are the Federalists
What can the legislature do if the president commits "high crimes or misdemeanors" and they no longer want him to be in office?
They can "impeach" the president.
Everyone, including government officials, is subject to the law and must follow it
What is the Rule of Law
A plan that established a bicameral legislature with one house having representation based on population and the other providing equal representation for each state
True or False: It is impossible to win the electoral college vote without winning the popular vote.
False
True or False: The Anti-Federalists were concerned about the tyranny of state governments, so advocated for national supremacy.
False
Which branch is "bicameral"?
The legislature
It was a call to revolution that introduced key ideas like liberty and equality, which later influenced the creation of the U.S. Constitution
What is the Declaration of Independence?
In this part of the Legislative Branch, each state is represented equally by two representatives.
What is the Senate?
The Electoral College led candidates to focus on states where the margin of the race is the closest. This year that includes Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Georgia. What do we call these states?
What are "Swing States"
Which group advocated for the passage of the Bill of Rights?
What are the Anti-Federalists?