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100

The founding fathers met in Philadelphia to fix our first form of government?  What was this called?

Articles of Confederation 

100

"We the People" - or the idea of Popular sovereignty can be seen where in the US Constitution?

The Preamble

100

You must be at least 25 years of age to be in this House, and the Speaker is it's leader?

House of Representatives

100

What three qualifications must you meet in order to be President?

35 years old, 14 years US citizen, natural born US citizen

100

This is a "literal" or physical change to the Constitution.  We currently have 27 of them

Amendments

200

At the convention, this plan favored the larger states, while the New Jersey plan favored the smaller states.  What was the name of this plan

Virginia Plan

200

The ability of Congress to "check" on the other branches, like the President is an example of this principle?

Checks and balances

200

You must be at least 30 years of age to be in this chamber, and the VP is in charge of this chamber

Senate

200

The President serves as head of the military.  What is the name of this duty called?

Commander in Chief

200
In our country these 10 amendments protect our basic liberties.  What are they called?

Bill of Rights

300

This "Compromise" served as a both parts of the New Jersey and Virginia Plans?

Connecticut or Great Compromise

300
When the national government must work with the states to pass an amendment which principle is this referring to?

Federalism

300

Representation in the Senate is equal or two.  Representation in the House is based on a states _____

Population

300

The people that advise the President are known as what group

Cabinet

300

Which amendment protects us from unreasonable search and seizure?

4th (Fourth)

400

This group was opposed to the ratification (approval) of the Constitution 

Anti-Federalists

400
The terms "Bicameral" means we have two branches of the Legislative Branch.  What are they? 

House of Representatives and Senate

400

The Senate holds a trial for an impeached President, while this chamber starts the impeachment process

House of Reps.

400

All federal judges are appointed by the President and confirmed by the ___________, and can serve for how long?

Senate; life

400

Amendment 6 (six) calls for what type of trial (2 things)

Speedy and public

500

What compromise dealt with the counting of slaves that Southern States would be allowed to have in the House of Representatives?

3/5th (Three-Fifths Compromise)

500

The primary duty of Congress (House and Senate) is to do what with the laws?

Create or make them

500

The primary duty of the President is to do what with the law?

Carry out and enforce it
500

The most important function of the Supreme Court is to interpret the law (Marbury v Madison).  What is this principle referred to as?

Judicial review

500

This amendment protects us from cruel and unusual punishment

8th