If there are two houses in government, it is called this.
Bicameral
100
How many amendments are there to the Constitution?
27
100
Representation based on state's population was part of what original plan?
The Virginia Plan
100
What do the first three articles of the Constitution do?
Separation of powers by dividing and explaining the responsibilities of the three branches.
100
The system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches?
What are checks and balances
200
This is the process of confirming or approving the constitution.
Ratification
200
This controversial amendment has recently been up for debate which guarantees citizens the right to bear arms.
The 2nd Amendment
200
What was the New Jersey Plan?
Representation should be equal regardless of the size of the state.
200
This branch has the power as commander in chief where as this branch can declare war.
Executive/Legislative
200
This group supported a strong central government, while this group believed that the limits on the federal gov. were not clear and could lead to the destruction of states’ rights.
Federalist/Anti-Federalists
300
A president of the United States is elected by this process.
The Electoral College, not voting.
300
What are three freedoms awarded by the 1st Amendment?
Speech, Press, Religion, Assembly, Petition the Government
300
The plan for counting slaves for representation and taxation.
What is the 3/5 Compromise
300
This branch has the power to tax.
The Legislative
300
Name two qualifications you need to be a senator.
30 years old; live in the state you're running for; U.S. Citizen for 9 years.
400
The Constitution was written after what major document failed to successfully organize the U.S. government?
The Articles of Confederation
400
This amendment protects you against illegal search and seizure
The 4th Amendment
400
What was the purpose of the Federalist Papers?
Federalists wrote the Federalist Papers in an attempt to convince other states to ratify the Constitution; specifically states like New York and Virginia.
400
This branch can interpret the laws and rule a law unconstitutional which is called this.
Judicial/Judicial Review
400
To formally accuse an official of a crime related to official duties.
What is impeachment
500
What is self-incrimination?
The act of giving testimony that can be used against oneself.
500
If you are denied a lawyer, this amendment is being violated.
The 6th Amendment
500
Explain the Great Compromise.
The Legislative branch would be bicameral: The House of Representatives would be based on a state's population and the Senate would have equal representation with two senators per state
500
Name all three branches and what each one’s main job is.
Judicial: interpret laws
Executive: enforces the laws
Legislative: makes the laws
500
This is how the electoral college works and this is why it has caused controversy in the past.
Everyone votes; electoral votes goes to whoever gets majority (rep+sen); can win the popular vote and not win the election