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What's the plan Stan?
How many reps?
Power$ of the Constitution
Pros and "CON's"
100
This system was built so that no one branch of our government could become too powerful.
Checks and Balances
100
Which states were in favor of the New Jersey Plan?
Small states with smaller populations
100
This part of the legislative branch has 435 representatives.
The House of Representatives
100
What was the goal of the Constitutional Convention?
To fix the Articles of Confederation
100
What city was the Constitutional Convention held?
Philadelphia
200
Congress may pass laws........but the ______________ can veto them.
President
200
Which states were in favor of the Virginia Plan?
Large states with larger populations
200
This legislative part of the U.S. government has a total of 100 representatives.
The Senate
200
The President can veto laws.......but _____________ can override the veto with a 2/3 vote. a. President b. Congress c. Vice-President d. Supreme Court
Congress
200
This was the original plan for our government after the American Revolution.
The Articles of Confederation
300
Headed by the Supreme Court, its powers include interpreting the Constitution, reviewing laws, and deciding cases involving states' rights. What branch of our government does this describe?
Judicial Branch
300
What was the "compromise" that settled to debate over representation in our government?
The Great Compromise
300
How many senators does each state in the U.S. have?
Two from each state
300
The President and Congress may agree on a law..........but the _____________________ can declare a law unconstitutional. a. President b. Congress c. Vice-President d. Supreme Court
Supreme Court
300
___________________ were those who opposed the development of a strong federal government and the ratification of the Constitution in 1788, preferring instead for power to remain in the hands of state and local governments.
Anti-Federalists
400
Headed by the president, the president carries out federal laws and recommends new ones, directs national defense and foreign policy, and performs ceremonial duties. Powers include directing government, commanding the Armed Forces, dealing with international powers, acting as chief law enforcement officer, and vetoing laws. What branch of our government does this describe?
Executive Branch
400
This plan wanted to give larger states more representatives in the House of Representatives
Virginia Plan
400
What determines the number of representatives in the Senate? a. Larger states have more representatives b. Smaller states have more representatives c. More powerful states have more representatives d. Every state gets TWO representatives for the Senate
Every state gets TWO representatives for the Senate
400
The _________ can appoint Judges and other government officials.......but Senate must approve them. a. President b. Congress c. Vice-President d. Supreme Court
President
400
___________________ wanted a stronger national government and the ratification of the Constitution.
Federalists
500
Headed by Congress, which includes the House of Representatives and the Senate. The main task of these two bodies is to make the laws. Its powers include passing laws, originating spending bills (House), impeaching officials (Senate), and approving treaties (Senate). What branch of our government does this describe?
Legislative Branch
500
This plan wanted to give an equal amount of representatives to larger and smaller states.
New Jersey Plan
500
What determines the number of representatives in the House of Representatives? a. More populated states have more representatives b. Smaller states have more representatives c. More powerful states have less representatives d. Every state gets TWO representatives for the House of Representatives
More populated states have more representatives
500
Which group wanted to add the Bill of Rights to the Constitution?
Anti-Federalists
500
Under the constitution the President and Congress may agree on a law..........but the _____________________ can declare a law unconstitutional. a. President b. Congress c. Vice-President d. Supreme Court
Supreme Court
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