Branches of Government
Which branch of government has the power to declare laws unconstitutional
Judicial Branch
What is the name of our first constitution?
The Articles of Confederation
This is where you would go to vote for a potential presidential nominee by secret ballot
Primary Election
What economic system is the United States?
Mixed Economy
Why could the government not enforce laws under the Articles?
No Executive Branch
Which branch of government has the power to influence foreign policy?
Executive Branch
What document made America a sovereign country?
The Declaration of Independence
This is where you would go to select a potential presidential nominee by talking out loud and even possibly taking a vote by a raise of hands.
Caucus
Which economic system abolishes private property?
Communism
Why couldn't the government settle disputes under the Articles?
No Judicial Branch
True or false: The political power and influence of each branch has grown over time.
True
What document was created after Shays Rebellion revealed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
The U.S. Constitution
A group of people who come together with a common idea to persuade change in the government.
Interest Group
Which economic system believes in a Laissez-faire approach?
Capitalism
Why couldn't the government carry out basic functions? (what do you need for a government to properly function?)
No power to tax
Who is in charge of the Executive Branch at a state level?
This separated Congress into two different houses.
The Great Compromise
The Presidential election that is held in November that any registered voter may participate in.
General Election
This economic system distributes things equally with limited private property. Tries to eliminate social classes.
Socialism
Why was it so difficult to make changes to the Articles of Confederation? (like new amendments).
They required an unanimous decision to make changes.
What system ensures that no branch of the U.S. government becomes too powerful?
What did supporters of the Virginia Plan want?
How many electoral college votes does a presidential candidate need to win the presidency?
270+
Which economic system fuels competition with minimal government intervention?
Capitalism
What was the name of the governmental body during the Articles of Confederation?
(Continental) Congress.