Constitution
How does Congress override presidential power?
They can impeach a president for crimes, and override presidential vetos.
Separation of Powers.
How did colonists respond to the Tea Act?
This amendment gives us freedom of religion and freedom of speech.
1st Amendment.
For what issue was the 3/5 Compromise a solution?
Representation of Slaves in Congress
In the Senate, each state gets 2 votes. In the House of Representatives, votes are determined by each state's:
Population
Our ability to vote for REPRESENTATIVES comes from which principal of government?
Republicanism
How did Parliament respond to the Boston Tea Party?
Which amendment protects us from "unreasonable search and seizure?"
4th Amendment
These people would say a Bill of Rights is dangerous.
Federalists
The Great Compromise created a _______ congress. (having 2 chambers)
Bicameral
Which principal of government is illustrated by the Constitution when it says: "The House of Representatives shall be composed of members chosen (voted for) every second year..."
Popular Sovereignty
Thomas Jefferson calls these Unalienable Rights:
Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness.
Which amendment means that we have more rights than just the ones in the constitution?
9th Amendment
Marbury vs Madison established the principle of-
Judicial Review
Which colonial party argued that the constitution did not protect individual liberties, and should give the states more power?
Anti-Federalists
Which principal is demonstrated by the Tenth Amendment? (The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.)
Federalism
Why was Britain passing taxes such as the Tea Act, Stamp Act, Sugar Act, and Townshend Acts?
`Recover money from defending colonists during the French and Indian War
Why was the 3rd Amendment added to the constitution?
To address colonial treatment by the British military.
This process takes agreement by both the national government and the government of each state.
Amending the constitution.
Which document was replaced by the Constitution because it created too weak a government?
Articles of Confederation
Which principle means each branch has powers over the other 2 branches?
Checks and Balances
This was the final battle of the American Revolution
Battle of Yorktown
Which amendment allows you to you pass a Mosque, a Cathedral, a synagogue, and a Baptist Church in the same town?
1st Amendment Freedom of Religion.
The great compromise created a bi-____ legislature, made of the ________ and the ____ _ ______
Bicameral; Senate, House of Representatives