Forms of Government
This is what shapes our government today and guides elected officials on how to run the country.
The U.S. Constitution
Name the three branches of government.
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
What is the name of the first 10 amendments?
Bill of Rights
What was the name of the group of people who were against the Constitution initially?
Antifederalists
Define Ratify
To approve
This was our first form of government that only lasted for 10 years because of its flaws.
The Articles of Confederation
What powers does the Legislative branch have?
Makes laws
What does the 1st amendment protect?
Citizen's freedom of speech, religion, press, the right to assembly and protest.
What was the name of the group of people who supported the Constitution?
Federalists
Define Veto
The refusal to sign a law.
What was the biggest difference of the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution?
The Articles of Confederation only had 1 branch.
What powers does the Judicial branch have?
Interprets the laws and decides if they're constitutional.
What does the 4th amendment protect?
Unlawful searches and seizers. Need a warrant or probable cause.
Who is the head of the Executive Branch?
POTUS
Define the Preamble
The introduction to the U.S. Constitution.
Why was the Constitutional Convention called?
The country needed a stronger central government
What powers does the Executive branch have?
Carries out laws, commands the armed forces.
Which amendment was created and then overturned by another amendment?
18th amendment was overturned by the 21st amendment.
How did the Federalists and Antifederalists compromise?
By agreeing on the Bill of Rights
Define Checks and Balances
The separation of powers between the 3 branches.
What document officially gave America it's independence from Great Britain?
The Declaration of Independence
Define Checks and Balances
Separate branches can limit powers of the other branches so no one becomes too powerful.
How many TOTAL amendments are in the Constitution?
27
Who was the first president of the United States??
George Washington
Define the Three Fifths Compromise
It included three fifths of enslaved people in population counts.