VOCABULARY
An _______________is a body of political practices developed through custom and tradition.
Drafted primarily by Thomas Jefferson and signed in 1776, this document announced the American colonies' separation from King George III.
The Declaration of Independence
How many U.S. Senators represent the state of Wyoming?
Extra Credit: Who are they for an extra 100 ponts
There are 2 U.S. Senators:
John Barrasso (Senior Senator):
Cynthia Lummis (Junior Senator):
What is the length of a term for a member of the United States House of Representatives?
2 years
____________is a system dividing power between national and state governments.
Federalism
A _______________ divides power among different branches.
Mixed Constitution
Name the three separate branches that make up the federal government.
What are the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches of the federal government?
Under Article One of the U.S. Constitution, every state is granted equal representation in the upper chamber of Congress.
How many senators are there in Congress?
100 Senators
2 per state
How many federal representatives does Wyoming have in the U.S. House, and who currently holds the seat?
Extra Credit: 50 points if you can provide the name(s)
One representative;
Harriet Hageman.
This collection of the first 10 amendments protects individual liberties from government overreach.
The Bill of Rights
_________________limits the power of government to protect natural rights.
Limited Government
What was ratified in 1791?
The Bill of Rights
What is the term length for a member of the United States Senate
Senators serve staggered six-year terms.
The framers of the Constitution designed the House to be closest to the public and is known as the __________ ___________.
What is the "People's House"?
Dividing government into legislative, executive, and judicial branches represents what?
The Separation of powers
_____________means officially approved, confirmed, or made legally valid
Ratified
Signed in 1787, this document serves as the supreme law of the land for the United States.
What is the U.S. Constitution?
Under the Great Compromise, this specific congressional house gives every single state exactly two voting seats regardless of population.
What is the U.S. Senate?
Congress represents the _______________ ________________ in the system of separation of powers.
What is the Legislative Branch in the system of separation of powers?
What is the Great Compromise also known as?
the Connecticut Compromise
A _________________ is a lawmaking body split into two separate houses or chambers that must both agree to pass laws.
bicameral legislature
This famous introductory sentence outlines the six primary goals of the U.S. Constitution.
What is the Preamble?
According to Article I of the Constitution, this is the minimum age required to serve as a Senator?
What is 30 years old?
According to Article I of the Constitution, this is the minimum age required to serve as a Representative.
What is 25 years old?
How did the Great Compromise structure the legislative branch?
Bicameral with the House based on population and the Senate providing equal representation.