Mouse v. Elephant
What was the first plan of U.S. government?
Articles of Confederation
What is the Supreme Law of the Land?
The Constitution
How long is a presidents term in office? How many terms can a president serve?
4;2
The first amendment protects which 5 rights?
Speech, press, religion, petition, assembly
This represents a group of men who supported the Constitution
Federalists
True or False: Under the Articles of Confederation decisions were made based off of majority rules.
False
Name the 3 branches of government
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
Another name for the Legislative Branch?
Congress
The 4th amendment protects you against unreasonable ___________ & ___________.
Search & seizure
This word means to approve
Ratify
What was the Constitutional Convention?
Meeting of 55 delegates to revise the Article of Confederation
Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing the laws?
Executive
Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the laws?
Judicial
An accused person cannot be tried for the same crime twice, this is known as _______________? Which amendment is this from?
Double Jeopardy; 5th
Who were the Anti-Federalists?
Group of men who were against the Constitution/wanted a Bill of Rights
The Articles of Confederation gave more power to the _________ and less power to the __________ government.
states; federal
What is the highest court in the United States?
Supreme Court
Which system elects the president?
Electoral College
Which amendment guarantees the right to a speedy public trial with a lawyer?
6th
Another word for being stationed in a specific place?
Quartered
Explain the Great Compromise
Combined the NJ plan with the Virginia Plan which had 3 branches, 2 houses- House of Rep.= based on population, Senate= equal
Which principle of the Constitution provides the branches with a system to check the power of other branches?
Checks & Balances
What are the 3 requirements to become president?
1. Citizen born in the U.S.
2. Be at least 35 years-old
3. Lived in the U.S. for at least 14 years
What is the 10th amendment?
If it's not in the Constitution, it's up to the states.
Define Popular Sovereignty
Government power comes from the people through voting