Bill of Rights
List the 5 Freedoms under the first Amendment
Speech
Religion
Press
Petition
Assembly
"something that owed, usually in monetary value"
Debt
Which branch of the government is considered the "Largest"
Executive Branch
What were the first two political parties of the United States?
Federalists and Anti-Federalists
If something does not follow the rules of the Constitution what is that called? Who has the power to make that call?
Unconstitutional - Judicial Branch
Unwarranted Search and Seizures falls under which number amendment of the Bill of Rights?
4th Amendment
"a person with long standing experience in a field, usually military"
Veteran
Which branch of government has a "lifetime" appointment.
Judicial Branch
How was the "Small State vs Big State debate settled? What was the name of the settlement?
The Great Compromise
Who has the power to appoint a Supreme Court Justice?
The President - Executive Branch
"You have the right to fair and speedy trial" can be found under which amendment?
6th Amendment
a system of government where the legislature is divided into two separate assemblies
Bicameral
Which branch of government can declare war?
Legislative Branch
Name the first body laws in the United States Constitution
Articles of Confederation
What does the legislative branch have the power to do if the President vetos a law?
Override a veto with a 2/3 vote.
The 3rd Amendment of the Bill of Rights was based off of which British Act against the Colonists?
The Quartering Act
System of government where constitutional government is divided into State Government and Federal Government
Federalism
What are the two houses in the legislature?
House of Representatives and Senate
Which states reported the "New Jersey Plan?"
Small States
Who has the power to grant pardons to criminals.
President - Executive Branch
Which amendment number declares that whichever is not specifically mentioned in the Bill of Rights will be a power given to the states?
10th Amendment
the official way to confirm something, usually by vote
Ratification
How long is ONE presidential term and how long is their term limit?
4 years each term (two full terms)
Which state did the events of "Shays Rebellion" take place?
Massachusetts
What does the legislative branch have the power to do if the President misuses their power?
They can bring up charges of impeachment.