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Preamble
Articles of Confederation
The Constitution
Six Guiding Principles
The Three Branches
100
Is the word "prosperity" in the Preamble?
No.
100
What is the Articles of Confederation?
The first "rule book" of the United States.
100
Number of representatives in the House of Representatives is determined by ________.
population.
(based on census is accepted too).
100
The Framers of the Constitution followed these principles to create a __________________.
limited government
100
Name the three branches of the United States, and the basic job of each.
Executive, Legislative, Judicial.
200
What does "in Order to form a more perfect Union?" mean?
To form a better government than the Articles of Confederation.
200
Under the Articles of Confederation, how many branches were created for the national government? (bonus 100 pts if you correctly identify the branch).
One.
The Legislative.
200
According to the Constitution, this is the Vice President's only responsibility. (must have two parts)
To be president of the Senate
and to be a tie-breaker.
200
Identify three guiding principles the Framers used to construct the Constitution.
1) Popular sovereignty
2) Rule of Law
3) Separation of Powers, and Checks and Balances
4) Federalism
5) Independent Judiciary
6) Individual Rights
200
Congress is made up of two chambers: the ________ and _________.
House of Representatives Senate
300
The most important words in the Preamble are ______________.
"We the People"
300
While the AoC create a weak national government, each state had its own branches of government. Name these branches.
Executive, Legislative, Judicial
300
Congressional powers written in the Constitution are called _________.
expressed powers.
300
Double Jeopardy!
Federalism is a guiding principle of the Constitution.
Give an example of how power is divided and shared between central and regional bodies.
300
_________ has the power to settle disputes between states.
SCOTUS
400
The purpose of the Preamble is to ______________.
Express the core values the Constitution is meant to achieve
400
The Articles of Confederation established a "_____________" among the 13 colonies. This wording helped create a weak government.
"a firm league of friendship"
400
Double Jeopardy! (need to answer all three true/false correctly)
1) New York can negotiate a treaty with a foreign country about its rampant drug policies.
2) California can move its military in San Diego to create a blockade on North Korea.
3) We, the people, directly elect SCOTUS judges.
400
How did the Framers ensure that the principle of "individual rights" are protected in the Constitution?
Individual rights are protected in the Bill of Rights.
400
"All bills raising revenue shall originate in the ________."
House of Representatives
500
Double Jeopardy!
One person recites the Preamble. Must be word-for-word.
(bonus 300 if you sing)
500
Aside from the Articles being broad, name five problems with the AoC.
1) unanimous vote to amend the Articles
2) no power to directly tax states
3) no national currency
4) no power to regulate trade
5) no national army
6) no judicial branch
7) no executive branch
8) 2/3 vote to pass a law
9) one vote per state
10) no way to settle disputes between states
500
"This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States ... shall be the ________________."
supreme law of the land
500
How does the Constitution reflect the guiding principle "popular sovereignty" ?
People are able to elect their representatives in Congress
People are able to advocate for civil rights and civil liberties
(ex. equal protection under 14th amendment)
500
Name one check the Legislative branch has on the Executive branch.
Legislative branch (Congress) can:
1) impeach
2) override a veto
3) approve/reject appointments
4) approve/reject treaties