AOC/USC
Under this document, the States could; coin their own money, the national government could not levy taxes, states could impose tariffs on others, and states interpreted national laws however they saw fit.
Articles of Confederation
The New Jersey Plan was favored by Large or Small States?
Small States
Which amendment extended the right to vote to all citizens aged 18 and over?
26th
A system of government where power is shared between federal, state, and local is called?
Federal system
When people give up some of their freedoms to the state in exchange for order and security this is called what?
Social Contract theory
Three Branches
In the Constitution, the ability of one branch to limit the power of another is called?
Check and Balances
Which amendment requires a warrant to search someone's property?
4th
The rule of law which states?
No one is above the law
Which states wanted the 3/5th compromise and why?
Large (Slave) States and to increase representation
What is the purpose of the elastic clause?
The Virginia Plan was favored by Large or Small States?
Large States
Which amendment gave women the right to vote
19th
Providing National Security, Providing Public Services, and Maintain Order.
Functions of Government
In order for a constitutional amendment to be proposed what needs to happen?
A 2/3 vote in the House and Senate
Representative
The power that the Supreme court has to interpret the constitution and overturn laws is called what?
Judicial Review
The 14th Amendment incorporate the individual rights of all citizens listed in the?
Bill of Rights
In a democracy, we have two or more political parties. In a totalitarian government, there are how many?
One
The Establishment Clause of the 1st amendment means?
There is no state enforced religion
What was the compromise between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists that allowed for the ratification of the constitution?
Adding the Bill of Rights
The principle limiting the central power by dividing power between national, state, and local governments.
Federalism
The second portion of the 5th Amendment, allows the government to take property for public use. This is called?
Eminent Domain
The essential components of a state are? Hint there are four.
Population, Territory, Government, and Sovereignty
In order for a constitutional amendment to be ratified what needs to happen?
A 3/4 vote of U.S. State Legislatures