Constitution
Which amendment protects freedom of speech, religion, peaceful protest, petition, and news
1st Amendment
Who has the power to declare war
Legislative branch/Congress
Describe what an Amendment is
A change or addition to the constitution
How long does a supreme court justice serve?
Life
How many members are in the Senate?
100
This amendment protects against cruel and unusual punishments
8th amendment
Describe the Virginia plan
What is a Veto, and can it be overturned?
A denial of a bill, 2/3 vote by congress
How many members are on the Supreme Court?
9
What determines how many members in the House of Representatives each state gets?
Population
Which amendment protects against illegal searches and seizures?
4th Amendment
Describe the New Jersey plan
Had representation in congress equal for all states
What does the cabinet do for the president?
Advise the president
Is burning the American flag protected free speech?
Yes
What is an example of an imposed tax?
Sales tax, Income tax, Property tax
This amendment protects any unlisted rights
9th amendment
What was the 3/5ths compromise
For representation in congress and tax purposes enslaved people were counted as 3/5ths of a person
How can the President check and balance the power of the Judicial branch?
The president appoints all the members of the Judicial Branch
Is all speech protected?
No
What is a check and balance Congress has on the president?
The congress approves or denies the presidential appointments
This amendment gives any not listed powers to the states
10th amendment
How did the New Jersey and Virginia plans come together in the Great Compromise
A bicameral legislature was created with the House of Representatives being based on population and the Senate giving equal representation for all states
What is called when the president rights a law or bill
Executive order
What is Judicial Review?
The power of the supreme court to call any action or law by the government unconstitutional
How many total members of the legislative branch are there?
535