Constitution
The United States method of sharing power between a strong national govenment and the individual states is know as _____________
Federalism
This patriot was called the “Father of the Constitution.” Was Secretary of State under Thomas Jefferson and the 4th President of the United States
James Madison
The United States is also a ________________, where the people elect others to represent them in government decisions.
Republic
What is one check the President has over Congress?
What is VETO?
According to the Constitution, who has the power to declare war?
Who is Congress?
Each state has this many senators.
What is 2?
The Eighth Amendment says: Exessive fines cannot be imposed; Excessing bail cannot be required and.....
Cruel and unusual punishment cannot be inflicted.
He served as the president of the Constitutional Convention.
Who is George Washington?
Only the United States Congress which consists of _________ and the ______________ has the power to make federal ______________.
The House of Representatives and the Senate, Laws
What fraction of Congress is needed to override a presidential veto?
What is 2/3?
Which article of the Constitution explains the duties of the judicial branch?
What is Article III?
Passing laws to aid a religious institution Requiring individuals to attend religious services Punishing individuals for their religious beliefs Levying taxes to support religious institutions Which amendment prohibits federal and state government from carrying our these actions?
The first amendment
Several States refused to ratify the Constitution until a ___________ was added.
Bill of Rights.
Executive Department: The ______________ is the chief executive and highest elected official in the United States. He must born in the United States, be at least 35 years old and a US resident for at least 14 years.
President
This branch has the power to settle disputes between states.
What is the Judicial Branch?
Under the Virginia Plan, representation in Congress would be based on this.
What is Proportional Representation?
Or Population?
This amendment guarantees DUE PROCESS OF LAW, it also protects the accused from being coerced to testify against himself. This is the ________ th Amendment.
5th
This is the main purpose of the legislative branch.
What is to make laws?
Congress consists of 535 members. _____ members of the House of Representatives and ______ members of the Senate.
435 In the House 100 in the Senate
This amendment guarantees the right to free speech.
What is the 1st Amendment?
The Constitutional Convention took place in this city.
What is Philadelphia?
The 1st amendment guarantees 5 freedoms. Name them.
What is Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly and Petition?