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What are Articles?
Laws dividing the constitution
What is the Due Process of Law?
the right to a fair trial
What is a Representative democracy?
Government in which citizens have the power to affect political decisions by electing people who share their same ideas and opinions
What are the Separation of Powers?
Dividing the government so that each branch balances the powers of others
What are Checks and balances?
Ways that each branch of government limits the power of the other branches
What is Popular sovereignty?
Citizens right to choose what type of government they have
What is a Constitution?
A written plan for government
What is a Political party?
A group of people who share the same beliefs about how government should be run
What is Federalism?
The division of power between national,state, and local governments
What is an Amendment?
An addition or change
What are the three requirements to become President?
1. At least 35 years old
2. Natural born citizen
3. U.S. resident for at least 14 years
What are the two main parties?
1. Republican
2. Democrat
How many electors are there?
538
How many electoral votes does a candidate need to become President?
Need 270 or more electoral votes to win
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial.
What power does the Supreme Court have?
Overrule all other courts
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9 justices
What can only the national government do?
print money
What are basic civil responsibilities?
Staying informed about current events
Voting
Paying taxes
When the constitution was written, which citizens had the right to vote?
White male property owners
Who is the commander in chief of the U.S. military?
The president
How is power distributed in the United States Constitution?
Power is divided through a separation of powers
How often is the president elected?
Four years
How many judges serve in the U.S. Supreme Court?
9
What are the first 10 Amendments to the US constitution called?
The Bill of Rights