Written Government
Written by the Framers in 1787 at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, this document created the “new” government that the U.S. still uses today
The Constitution
What was the name of an agreement at the Constitutional Convention that created bicameral legislature by combining the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan: the House of Representatives and the Senate.
The Great Compromise
This principle means that the people hold the power or authority by voting and having elections
Popular Sovereignty
What are the three branches of the U.S. government?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches
What is something you are allowed to have or do that cannot be taken away?
Rights (or freedoms)
This was the first written government of the United States, which was unsuccessful because it was too weak and there was no true federalism
Articles of Confederation
This was the name of the meeting 1787 in Philadelphia where delegates from different states debated and created the "new" government that the U.S. still uses today
Constitutional Convention
This principle divides and balances power between the national government and the state governments
Federalism
This power of the courts allows judges to review laws and pass them or overturn them if they go against the Constitution. It means courts get to decide whether a law or policy is constitutional or unconstitutional.
Judicial Review
These are the first three words in the Preamble to the Constitution that establish popular sovereignty.
"We the people"
The first 10 amendments to the Constitution are called this, and they guarantee basic freedoms like speech and religion
Bill of Rights
What was the name of an agreement at the Constitutional Convention that counted each enslaved person as less than a full person for both taxation and representation purposes.
The Three-Fifths Compromise
This principle divides government into three branches with different roles and duties
Separation of Powers
This idea says the government must follow fair rules and procedures to protect people in court and trials.
Due Process
Give one example of an enumerated power — a power directly listed in the Constitution
Power to Tax
Declare War
Coin Money
Create Courts
Establish Post Offices
Raise and Support an Army
The introduction to the Constitution is called, what?
The Preamble
At the Constitutional Convention, which plan wanted all states to have the same number of representatives and votes in Congress, so smaller states would be equal to bigger ones?
New Jersey Plan
This principle allows each branch of government to limit the power of the others — like when the president vetoes a law, or when a court declares a law unconstitutional. It prevents any branch from becoming too powerful or doing whatever it wants
Checks and Balances
Congress has two parts — the House of Representatives and the Senate. A Congress with two houses is called, what?
Bicameral
Give one example of an implied power — a power not written in the Constitution but allowed under the “necessary and proper” clause.
Creating a National Government Bank
Creating the Air Force
Building Highways
Drafting Soldiers
Regulating the Internet
Set a minimum wage
Pass environmental protection laws
Two types of powers are in the Constitution: Enumerated and Implied Powers. Enumerated Powers are specifically listed, but implied powers come from this section of the Constitution, which uses the words “necessary” and “foregoing powers.”
Necessary and Proper Clause
At the Constitutional Convention, which plan wanted states with bigger populations to have more representatives and votes in Congress?
The Virginia Plan
This principle means the people elect representatives to make decisions and pass laws for them/on their behalf.
Republicanism
Match each branch of government with its main leader or group: (1) Congress, (2) the President, Vice President, & Cabinet, and (3) the Supreme Court
Congress = Legislative Branch
The President, Vice President, and Cabinet = Executive Branch
The Supreme Court = Judicial Branch
Name the five basic rights or freedoms guaranteed by first amendment to the Constitution. (100 per each)
freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, petition,