Executive Branch
The only court the Constitution of the U.S created is the...
Supreme court.
Under the AOC who held most of the power
The states
How many amendments are in the bill of rights?
10
What does the legislative branch do
Make the laws
What is the main job of the judicial branch?
To interpret the laws based on the constitution
A strong central government
Which freedoms are guaranteed by the First Amendment?
freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition
The executive branch (president) _________ the laws?
enforces the laws
What was the Great Compromise
Create the Senate and House of Reps. / Make 2 houses, one based on population, and one based on number of states
The judicial branch is made up of?
Supreme Court, Court of Appeals (Appellate court), trial courts
Could the federal Government resolve state disputes under the AOC
No, they had no power to intervene with states
What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?
To protect individual rights and limit the power of the federal government.
How much of congress is needed to amend the constituion
2/3 majority of BOTH houses
When considering checks and balances, what does the Judicial branch have the power to do
Declare laws against the Constitution
In order for the AOC to be replaced by the Constitution, Anti-Federalists demanded it have what?
Bill of Rights
What rights do people accused of crimes have under the Fifth and Sixth Amendments?
Right to remain silent (freedom from self-incrimination), due process (fair and speedy trial)
The President has what power over the Legislative branch
He can veto laws passed by congress
House of Representatives
The process of which the Supreme Court looks at a law or case to determine it's constitutionality (whether or not it follows the constitution) is...
Judicial Review
Who had the power to levy Taxes under the AOC
Why is the Tenth Amendment important for the balance of power in government?
It reserves powers not given to the federal government to the states or the people