Our Government
How many branches are in our government?
3
Who becomes president if the president steps down for any reason?
Vice President
What is a government where people help make decisions?
democracy
First document that outlined our government
Articles of Confederation
additions
amendments
Which branch interprets the laws?
Judicial
First state to ratify the Constitution
Delaware
first ten amendments
Bill of Rights
Only branch of govt that the Articles created
legislative
What does the word veto mean?
to refuse to approve
Who selects justices on the Supreme Court?
the president
What is the intro to the Constitution called?
Preamble
Which House in Congress has the same number of delegates from every state?
Senate
meeting delegates had to create a new, stronger government
Constitutional Convention
supporters of the Constitution
Federalists
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
How many amendments are there?
27
What system means that whichever side has more people that their decision is final?
Majority rule
Virginia Plan - number of delegates based on population
New Jersey Plan - equal number of delegates
checks and balances
Which branch enforces the laws?
Executive
Which amendment gave women the right to vote?
19th
Protects people from unfair government practices
rule of law
What was the event where farmers rebelled and fought against the US government because they were taxed on their property?
Shays' Rebellion
What is it called when judges make sure laws follow the Constitution?
judicial review