Vocab
This system makes sure that each branch has some way to limit the actions of other branches
Checks and balances
The opening paragraph of the Constitution that lists our purpose and intent is known as what?
Preamble
What can the president do if he/she does not agree with a bill Congress has passed?
Veto
What did the founders mean when they said "to form a more perfect union"?
Create a bond that united the states and national government
The power to reject any law or act of Congress
Veto
Believed in the constitution and a government divided between the national and state governments
Federalists
What branch of government is responsible for determining if the presidents actions are unconstitutional?
Judicial Branch
What does "to insure domestic tranquility" mean?
Peace within the country
A change the Constitution is known as what?
Amendment
Opponents to ratifying the Constitution
Anti-Federalists
How can the president check the powers of the Supreme Courts?
By appointing federal judges and pardoning criminals.
Releases a person from punishment due to a crime committed
pardon
To bring formal charges against a public official
Impeach
The practice of letting voters accept or reject measures proposed by legislature.
Referendum
Why was it difficult to make amendments under the Articles of Confederation?
All the states had to agree to the change
In an impeachment, what roles do the Senate and House of Representatives play?
Senate acts as the court
House of Representative acts as the jury
Process by which the Supreme Court has the final authority to interpret the Constitution
Judicial Review
What two governing bodies is Congress divided into?
The Senate and the House of Representatives.
What power was given to the national government under the Articles of Confederation?
The power to declare war
How long after the formation of the United States did the Articles of Confederation govern us?
8 years