What branch makes the laws?
Legislative
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Name a Federalists and Anti-Federalists
John Jay, Alexander Hamilton or James Madison - Federalists
Anti-Federalists- Patrick Henry, Richard Henry Lee, Samuel Adams and John Hancock
What is the Constitution?
Supreme Law of Land, provided the framework for the the United States Government
How many articles are there?
7
What branch enforces/executes the laws?
Executive
Who wrote the Articles of Confederation?
John Dickinson
Requirements for become President
35 Years Old
Naturalized Born Citizen
Resident of the United States for 14 years
What is Federalism?
power divided between federal (national) government and state government)
What are the basic principles of the Constitution?
1. Federalism
2. Limited Government
3. Separation of Powers
4. Checks and Balances
5. Republic
6. Popular Sovereignty
What branch interprets the law?
Judicial
Who was the main author of the Constitution?
James Madison
What did the Federalists want?
What is popular sovereignty?
Government power resides from the consent of the people
What is the First Amendment?
Freedom of Speech, Religion, Assembly, Press and Petition
How long can you serve as a senator and in the House of Representatives?
Senate- 6 years
House of Representatives- 2 years
What was the first attempt of government document and when was it adopted
Articles of Confederation-1777
What is Checks and Balances?
Every branch of government can "check" the other branches of government so one power does not become too powerful
What is Representative Democracy
Government power resides from the consent of the people
What is the Seventh Amendment?
Jury trial in Civil Cases
What is the Senate and House of Representatives based on?
Senate- per 2 state
House of Representatives- based on population
What needed to be added to the Constitution before the anti-federalists were to sign it?
The Bill of Rights
What was Shay's Rebellion?
Daniel Shay ( Mass Farmer) led protests and revolts against taxes for farmers in 1786-1787
What is Judicial Review?
the power of the Supreme Court to decide whether the acts of a President or laws passed by Congress are Constitutional
What is the 10th Amendment?
Powers not listed for the Government are reserved for the states and people