Creation of US Government
What was the name of the FIRST constitution of the United States?
Articles of Confederation
What are the three branches of the US government?
- Legislative Branch
- Executive Branch
- Judicial Branch
What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?
To list out the rights of the citizens so that the government will not violate those rights.
What is the purpose of checks and balances?
To make sure one branch doesn't begin to abuse their power.
What does government do?
Government is the institution that runs a country, state, city, etc.
List one weakness of the Articles of Confederation.
- Central government couldn't respond to crisis
- Central government couldn't regulate trade
- Central government couldn't settle disputes between states
- Articles of Confederation was very difficult to change
-Etc.
Which branch of government does the president belong to?
Executive Branch
Which amendment provides for freedom of speech, religion, press, and assembly?
1st Amendment
What can happen if a government official commits a crime?
The legislative branch can impeach the official.
Why did the Founding Fathers want to create a weak central government?
To avoid creating a powerful government like Britain's that will violate the rights of the people.
What major event led to the demise of the Articles of Confederation?
Shay's Rebellion
Which branch does the Supreme Court belong to?
Judicial Branch
Which amendment protects from unreasonable search and seizure?
4th Amendment
If the legislative branch (Congress) tries to pass a bill that the president (executive branch) does not like, what can the president do?
The president can veto the bill
What is a bicameral legislature?
A legislative branch with two houses that make laws (House of Representatives and Senate).
What was the difference between a Federalist and an Anti-Federalist?
Federalists wanted a Constitution with a strong central government, whereas Anti-Federalists did not want a Constitution with a strong central government.
Which branch is responsible for the following:
Making laws, interpreting laws, and enforcing laws
Legislative Branch: Making laws
Judicial Branch: Interpreting laws
Executive Branch: Enforcing laws
Which amendment provides the right to a fair and speedy trial, the right to a lawyer, the right to a jury, and the right to know your charges?
6th Amendment
If a Supreme Court Justice retires or dies in office, how is his or her replacement found?
The president nominates the new justice, and the Senate approves or disapproves of the nomination.
How many representatives does Indiana get to send to the House of Representatives?
9
How were Federalists able to convince Anti-Federalists to ratify the Constitution?
By including a Bill of Rights.
What is the difference between the House of Representatives and the Senate?
THoR: Representatives based on population
Senate: Every state gets 2 senators
Which amendment declares that any government powers that do not belong to the federal government, belongs to the state and local governments?
10th Amendment
If the president negotiates a treaty with another country, what happens next?
The legislative branch has to approve or disapprove of the treaty.
What is judicial review?
When the Supreme Court can declare laws to be unconstitutional.