Classical Heritage
what type of government did they have in Ancient Greece?
Direct Democracy - everyone votes on everything, no elected leaders.
Who fought in the French and Indian War?
The British fought the French and the Indians
What did the colonies become after declaring independence?
States
What are powers that are not written down, but we can assume congress has them because of the elastic clause?
implied powers
What part of the constitution deals with the President and the cabinet?
Article 2
who was allowed to vote in Ancient Greece?
Citizens ( Men who were not slaves )
What happened to the British economy after the War?
Tremendous Debt
The first constitution for our country was called?
The Articles of Confederation
What is another name for the elastic clause?
necessary and proper clause
What speech does the President deliver to Congress each year?
The State of the Union Adress
who made laws in Ancient Greece?
The Assembly ( thousands of citizens )
What was the tax on paper goods called?
Stamp Act
What is a confederal system?
States share power but keep most of the power
What is the speech he gives to Congress each year?
State of the Union Address
What can the President do to make a law without Congress?
Issue an executive order
what is the Greek word for City-State?
Polis
What the colonist's main complaint about the new taxes?
Taxation without Representation
Describe the Articles of Confederation in one word?
Weak
What is Congress's main check on the President?
Veto
What a treaty called without Congressional approval?
Executive agreement
Protest of the stamp caused the British to do what?
Repeal it
What word means 100% agreement?
Unanimous
What is Congress's main check on the President?
Impeach
How old do you have to be to become President?
35