Level 1 ★
The first 10 amendments in the Constitution
what is Bill of Rights?
intro to the constitution
What is preamble?
A military force of civilians
what is militia?
A board of advisors to the president
Power of the Senate to constrain
a long speech, or stall time
what is filibuster?
what is electoral college?
Laws by which one can become a citizen
A speech given by the pres. once a year
what is The State of the Union Address?
The power to hear a case for the first time
what is original jurisdiction?
the president may use this against a bill
what is veto?
The president, in charge or national troops
Group of people appointed
2 approaches to form a new government
what is Virginia & New Jersey plans?
what is ex-post facto laws?
A change, or stop
What is amendment?
Relationships with other countries
Keeping everything in line and even
What is checks and balances?
Minimum # of people that must be president at a meeting
What is quorum?
A legislative act that singles out individuals
The power of congress to make money
What is coin money?
Official count of population - happens every 10 years
a tax required to vote
A procedure for ending a debate and taking a vote
what is cloture?
Legit paperwork needed to move a wanted person