Founding Documents
guaranteed the rights of Englishmen to the colonists
Charters of the Virginia Company of London
How many amendments are there?
27
legislative makes laws, executive enforces laws, judicial interprets laws: What is the term called?
Separation of Powers
Which branch deals with interpreting law?
Judicial Branch
A government “of the people, for the people, by the people.”
Democracy
served as a model for the U.S. Bill of Rights.
Virginia Declaration of Rights
What are the first ten amendments known as?
The Bill of Rights
everyone, including leaders, must follow the law.
Rule of law
What are all the categories of people in the executive branch?
President, Vice President, President's Cabinet
ruled by one person with unlimited power.
Dictatorship
declared the colonies free from Great Britain; stated grievances and unalienable rights.
Declaration of Independence
Which Article deals with the Supremacy Clause?
Article VI
power is divided between national and state governments.
Federalism
Who makes up the Legislative Branch?
The House of Representatives and the Senate
What are three types of government?
Socialism, Republic, Democracy, Capitalism, Dictatorship, Communism, etc.
established the structure of the U.S. government and replaced the Articles of Confederation.
Constitution of the United States
How many articles are in the Constitution and what is each one?
7- 1-3 are the branches, 4 is state rights', 5 is the amendment process, 6 is the supremacy clause, and 7 is the ratification of the document
What term is used to show that each branch of the Federal Government has balanced power?
Checks and Balances
How many members are in the Senate?
100
Which U.S. level of government is the supreme law of the land?
Federal
failed to work for the beginning process of the government system
Articles of Confederation
Name three out of the six goals of the Preamble of the Constitution.
Any three:
Form a more perfect union
Establish justice
Ensure domestic tranquility
Provide for the common defense
Promote the general welfare
Secure the blessings of liberty
What makes the Constitution a living document?
It can be changed or amended
If the President vetoes a bill, what can Congress do?
Congress can override the veto with a 2/3 vote.
A change or addition to the Constitution
Amendment