Through what process can the Legislative branch bring formal charges against the President, Vice president, and Civil officers?
Impeachment
Define federalism.
The sharing of powers between the state and the national government.
What 2 state plans make up the Great Compromise?
New Jersey and Virginia plan
This Article establishes the Legislative branch of bicameral legislature.
Article 1
This amendment states the right to freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.
1st amendment
This branch writes powers and passes laws. Can also impeach the President, Vice President, and override president vetoes.
This branch interprets laws and can strike them down as unconstitutional, limiting the power of both Congress and the president.
This branch enforces laws and can check Congress by vetoing bills.
Legislative, Judicial, Exective
What type of powers are listed in the Constitution that are granted to the federal government?
Enumerated powers
How much did a slave count for toward the population in the Great Compromise?
Who did this benefit the most?
3/5ths or 0.6 of a person
Primarily benefited the South
This article sets up the Supreme and Federal Court.
Article 3
This amendment protects the rights of the accused, ensures due process, and the right to remain silent.
5th amendment
People or groups effected by Government policies
Stakeholders
Who won in McCulloch vs Maryland and United States vs Lopez?
McCulloch, Alfonso Lopez
How many senators does each state get?
2
This article outlines the powers of the president, including being commander-in-chief and enforcing laws.
Article 2
This amendment abolished slavery.
13th amendment
Define pocket veto.
Veto from the president killing the bill without signing it.
Define Full Faith and Credit Clause.
A clause in Article IV of the Constitution requiring each state to recognize the public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of all other states.
State representatives in Congress determine what?
Electors in Electoral College/Electoral College votes
This article states that the national law is always supreme over the state law (Supremacy clause).
Article 6
This amendment protects you from cruel and unusual punishment, excessive fines, and permits bail.
8th amendment
Define Fiscal Federalism.
The system by which national, state, and local governments divide taxing and spending powers.
What is the name of the 1997 act made to combat disagreements over climate change?
Kyoto Protocol
Who wrote the New Jersey plan?
William Patterson
What does Article 7 describe?
The ratification process of the Constitution. (9/13 state vote)
This amendment protects you from unreasonable searches.
4th amendment