Pre Constitution
The first governing document of the US.
The Articles of Confederation
2 chambers of Congress. One based on population, the other has equal representation.
The Great Compromise
"All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives"
Article 1
VETO
Executive > Legislative
The most common deer in western oregon
Black tail deer
The era of reason and logic that influenced American Government.
The Enlightenment
Determined how the slave population of a state would be count toward representation.
3/5ths Compromise
The Congress, whenever two thirds of both Houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose Amendments to this Constitution
Article 5
Impeachment
Legislative > Executive/ Judicial
Song title from which Skrilla gave us the infamous 6 7
Doot Doot
The rebellion that encouraged many to abandon the Articles of Confederation.
Daily Double: Year the slave trade would end under the Slave Trade Compromise.
1808
The Ratification of the Conventions of nine States, shall be sufficient for the Establishment of this Constitution between the States so ratifying the Same.
Article 7
Determine if actions/ laws are constitutional.
Judicial > Executive/ Legislative
Plant that excretes the resin Urushiol, causing contact dermatitis and generally found on the west coast.
Poison Oak, Poison Sumac, Poison ivy
The number of states need to agree to change the Articles of Confederation
13
Under the Commerce Compromise these would be taxed, not the opposite.
Imports
The United States shall guarantee to every State in this Union a Republican Form of Government, and shall protect each of them against Invasion; and on Application of the Legislature, or of the Executive (when the Legislature cannot be convened) against domestic Violence.
Article 4
DAILY DOUBLE: PARDON
Executive > Judicial
Shrek
Group that held most of the power under the Articles of Confederation.
States
This group in charge of picking the President was the compromise between a popular vote and Senators electing.
The Electoral College
The President, Vice President and all civil Officers of the United States, shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors.
Article 2
Amend the Constitution
Legislative > Executive/ Judicial
This BIG XII university has such amazing slogans as "Guns Up" and "Wreck 'em"!
Texas Tech! Go Red Raiders!