Vocabulary
Someone who supported the Constitution and wanted a strong national government.
Federalist
Someone who did not support the Constitution without a Bill of Rights.
Anti-Federalist
Which Preamble goal means "Keep peace in the country?"
Domestic Tranquility
Which branch interprets laws?
Judicial.
Which famous American document has John Locke’s ideas in it?
The Declaration of Independence
Official approval of a document or law.
Ratification
The first part of the Constitution that says the goals of the government.
The Preamble.
In the Preamble the word "Posterity" means what?
Future Generations
Which branch enforces laws?
Executive.
Montesquieu believed in dividing government power into what?
Three branches.
The First 10 Amendments to the Constitution that list people's rights and freedoms.
Bill of Rights
The government for the whole country, not just one state.
National Government.
True or False- The Preamble is a list of Laws.
FALSE- it is a list of goals.
Which branch makes laws?
Legislative
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson.
A system where each branch can limit the power of the others so no branch is too strong.
Checks and Balances
What article describes this - The part of the Constitution that explains the powers and jobs of the President
Article 2
Where do you find the Preamble?
At the very beginning of the Constitution.
Congress is a part of what Branch of government?
Legislative Branch
What was the first government of the United States?
Articles of Confederation.
The government is divided into 3 branches, each with its own job.
Seperation of Powers
What article describes this - The part of the Constitution that explains the powers and jobs of Congress
Article 1
Why is the Preamble still important today?
It explains what the government should do for the people.
The Supreme Court is a part of what Branch of government?
Judicial Branch
The Declaration of Independence listed complaints against which king?
King George III.