Government 1
This faction opposed the creation of the US Constitution
Anti-Federalists
the most powerful member in the house
speaker
the amount of time states are required to adjust their boundaries for the census
10 years
Ultimately this decides elections
Electoral college
president who led America during the Cuban Missile Crisis
Judeo-Christian values influenced these visionaries
Colonists or Framers
congress provides these during the process of lawmaking, so one house doesnt become more powerful
checks and balances
The ones who interpret the Constitution
Supreme Court
this cabinet level department conducts foreign policy
department of state
Divided Government
National supremacy
When funds are withheld by the president
impound
Said that laws should be applied equally to everyone
Moses
The president who led America during the Great Depression
Roosevelt
These can issue licenses and punish crimes
Commissions
this document states that kings cant interfere with elections
English Bill of Rights
Another word for narrow margin
a bill that deals with wider issues
public bills
to protect themselves from an all powerful government, the framers wanted the government to be this.
limited
state and federal governments both have these to provide a framework for the government
Voicing concerns about these is important to any democracy
political issues
The man who lost to Franklin D. Roosevelt
Herbert Hoover
This person can influence congress by supporting their goals
This amendment protects free speech
1st
When a president arrives in office at just the right time
Sense of timing