CONSTITUTION
Equality, separation of powers, pursuit of happiness
What is considered "self-evident" truth listed by Thomas Jefferson?
A document written by James Madison containing the first 10 amendments.
What is the Bill of Rights?
One of the first two parties. Believes in a strong national government. Supported the Constitution.
What is the Federalist Party?
The first state to have a presidential primary.
What is New Hampshire?
Has the power to veto legislation.
What is the Executive Branch?
This section of the US Constitution outlines the Legislative Branch.
What is Article I?
This Amendment guaranteed the right for all men...not women yet...to vote.
What is the 15th Amendment?
Believed in a weak national government and a strong confederation of states.
What is the Anti-Federalist Party?
The executive branch of a state is led by this person
What is the governor?
Approves all presidential appointments.
What is the Senate?
Freedoms guaranteed to all people
What are civil liberties?
This Amendment guarantees your right to avoid self-incrimination.
What is the 5th Amendment?
A third party which believes the government should have no say over the actions of citizens.
What is the Libertarian Party?
538, 270
What is the total amount of electoral votes and amount needed to win the presidency?
Declares laws constitutional
What is the Judicial branch?
The first national government of the United States was created by this document.
What is the Articles of Confederation?
This Amendment protects from unlawful search and seizure.
What is the 4th Amendment?
A third party concerned with the environment and social justice.
What is the Green Party?
2/3 congressional votes
What is needed to override a veto?
How many US Supreme Court justices are there?
9
Limited power to the King and gave it to the Lords.
What is the Magna Carta?
Limits the president to be elected to two terms or serve 10 years consecutively.
What is the 22nd Amendment?
The longest serving independent party elected senator.
Who is Bernie Sanders?
Veto. Separation of Powers. Judicial review. Appointment of officials
What are examples of checks and balances?
Has the power to appropriate money for bills.
What is the House of Representatives?