Foundations of American Government
Foundations of American Government
Structure and Functions of American Government
The Constitution
The Constitution
100
This agreement, reached during the Constitutional Convention, solved the disagreement between large states and small states.
The Great Compromise
100
What document/part of the US Constitution protects our basic rights?
Bill of Rights
100
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
100
A change or addition to the US Constitution is called an ______________.
amendment
100
Article II of the Constitution describes the _____.
Executive Branch
200
Under this principle, powers are divided between national and state governments.
Federalism
200
This clause increased the power of Congress by giving it the authority to pass all laws it deemed necessary.
The Necessary and Proper Clause (also called the Elastic Clause)
200
Which branch can override the president's veto?
Legislative
200
What are the powers called that are listed/expressed for Congress?
Enumerated
200
What did the Three-Fifths Compromise solve?
How to count enslaved people for the purposes of taxation and representation.
300
Who were the two main groups in the debate over ratification of the Constitution?
Federalists and Anti-Federalists
300
Marbury v. Madison established which constitutional principle?
Judicial Review
300
Which part of the Constitution declares it "the most important law in the land"?
Supremacy Clause
300
Which amendment was included to prevent the government from declaring that the people only have the rights listed in the Constitution?
Ninth Amendment
300
Article I of the Constitution describes the ____.
Legislative Branch
400
Identify one reason Anti-Federalists were against the Constitution.
It gave too much power to the central government.
Favored stronger state governments.
It ignored states' rights.
400
What is the purpose of checks and balances?
To prevent one branch from becoming too powerful
400
What is the main way the Judicial Branch can check the legislative / executive branch?
Judicial Review
400
What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
The Bill of Rights
400
Which three amendments give rights to individuals accused of crimes?
Fifth, Sixth, Eighth Amendments
500
The Articles of Confederation created only one central branch of government while the Constitution created ______________.
three branches of government
500
Name the five basic principles of the US Constitution.
popular sovereignty, limited government, federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances
500
How can the Supreme Court check the power of Congress?
It can declare legislation unconstitutional.
500
How many states must ratify a proposed amendment for it to become part of the Constitution?
3/4ths of states
500
Article III of the Constitution describes the _____.
Judicial Branch
