Articles of Confederation
What was America’s 1st plan of government that failed?
Articles of Confederation
What is the main job of the legislative branch?
Makes laws or passes laws
What is the main job of the Executive Branch?
Carry out laws
What is the main job of the judicial branch?
Interpret laws
Who was not represented at the Constitutional Convention?
Women, Native Americans, and African Americans
What did Virginia and New York want to be added to the Constitution?
Bill of Rights
Who had the most power under the Articles of Confederation?
states
What two houses make up Congress?
House and Senate
What is the term of office for the President?
4 years
How are members of the Supreme Court chosen?
Appointed by the President and approved by the senate
Why was a Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?
Many states wouldn’t approve without it, to protect people’s rights and limit the power of the national gov’t.
Freedom of speech is what amendment?
1st
Who had the least power under the Articles of Confederation?
national gov’t
Who has the power to declare war?
Congress
What can the president do to stop a new bill
Veto
Article III is what branch of government?
Judicial or supreme court
How many terms can the president hold office?
2
According to the 4th amendment a person’s home cannot be searched without a __________due to the right to privacy
Search warrant
Why did the Americans fear a strong national government?
Because of their experiences under British rule
What is a state’s representation in the House of Reps based on?
Population
What can the president do with the Senate’s approval
Make treaties
What is the power the Supreme Court has to see if a law violates the Constitution?
judicial review
How old must one be to vote?
18
What amendment forbids Congress from est. a national religion
1st
What were some of the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
levy taxes, enforce laws, regulate trade, and all 13 states had to approve of any changes to the Articles of Confederation.
Who is the president of the Senate?
Vice president
What can the president do with the Senate’s approval
Appoint people
What is the term of office for supreme court justices
Life
The act of the president to reject a bill?
Veto
What amendment allows a person not to testify against themselves?
5th
To become president, how many votes must a candidate have in the electoral college to win the presidency?
What is 270?
What powers did the National Government have under the Articles of Confederation?
Wage war, make peace, sign treaties, and issue money
How many members of Congress must vote to pass a bill?
2/3
He has the power to call special sessions of Congress.
Who is the President
How often are representatives elected in the house?
Every 2 years
Article II is what branch of government?
Executive or president
If the president is impeached who holds the trial?
Senate
Who determines the next president
Electoral college
if the president vetoes a bill how can it still become law?
2/3 votes in Congress
DAILY DOUBLE
Name one way a president can be impeached by the house
Treason, crimes, bribes
How are congressmen chosen?
By popular vote