Constitutional Convention
Division of power between the Federal government and the State Governments
Federalism
The 22nd Amendment established that a president can serve how many maximum terms?
Two
The ability of the POTUS to reject or forbid a law from passing
Veto
How many branches of government does the Constitution define?
3
The right to keep and bear arms.
2nd Amendment
The plan that called for equal representation in Congress among the states
New Jersey Plan
The redrawing of voting districts to gain a political advantage.
Gerrymandering
The ability of the SCOTUS to determine that a law is unconstitutional
Judicial Review
The Age requirement to be a Senator.
30 years old
The protection against unreasonable searches and seizures.
4th Amendment
The name of the group that supported ratification of the Constitution
Federalists
The idea that the people hold the power over a government and determine its LEGITIMACY in a democracy
Popular sovereignty
How can the Legislative Branch check a presidential veto?
By overriding it with a ⅔ vote in both houses of Congress (a SUPERMAJORITY)
The term length of a senator.
6 years
The protection against self-incrimination
5th Amendment
This was added to the end of the constitution so that all groups would ratify the new document.
Bill of Rights (First 10 Amendments)
How many electoral votes does IL have?
19
How does the Executive Branch check the Judicial Branch?
Appointing judges.
In which house of congress do revenue bills originate?
The House of Representatives.
The number of amendments in the United States Constitution
27
The compromise between the New Jersey and Virginia plans
The Great Compromise / Connecticut Compromise
When does a president-elect take office (officially become president)?
January 20
This house has the “sole power” to ratify treaties.
Senate
This section of the Constitution gives Congress the power to make laws that are “necessary and proper” to assist in the functions of government.
Elastic Clause.
The right to a fair trial in criminal prosecutions
6th Amendment.