Foundations of Government
What is the supreme law of the land in the US?
The Constitution
Who is considered the father of the U.S. Constitution?
James Madison
What amendment guarantees freedom of speech?
1st Amendment
Who is the commander in chief of the U.S. military?
The President
What is the capital city of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
“We the people” are the first words for what major United States document?
The Constitution (Preamble)
What are the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution called?
Bill of Rights
How many amendments are there in the U.S. Constitution?
27
What may a President do if they do not approve a bill?
Veto it
What is the minimum age to be elected President?
35
What is the term for a change to a document, such as the Constitution?
Amendment
This is the term to formally approve a document
Ratification
A group that opposed ratification unless a Bill of Rights was added
Anti-Federalists
What is the system that allows each branch to limit the others?
Checks and balances
In political fundraising, what does PAC stand for?
Political Action Committee
What historical event showed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
Shays’ Rebellion
An agreement that created self-government for English Puritans in 1620
Mayflower Compact
This system of law deals with non-criminal disputes
Civil law
What is the power called when federal and state governments share power?
Federalism
This propaganda technique convinces people to join or miss out
Bandwagon
What was the agreement between large and small states that created a bicameral legislature?
The Great Compromise
These are rights that protect life, liberty, and property
Natural Rights
What major court case established judicial review?
Marbury v Madison
How many members are in the U.S. House of Representatives?
435
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson