Systems & Forms
Form of government where people have rights such as voting.
Democracy
Name two Branches of Gov't and what they do?
Answers May Vary
Define Concurrent Powers
Powers held by both the State & Federal Gov't
The ____ Branch has the power to veto a passed bill
Executive
The first 10 Amendments are referred to as the ___.
Bill of Rights
Form of government where people have very few rights. Power is usually held by one leader.
Dictatorships
What gov't was in place before the Constitution?
The Articles of Confederation
Printing/Coining money is a ____ Power
Delegated
Which Branch is being checked when the budget is approved or rejected
Executive
What does the 5th Amendment protect against?
Protects against self incrimination, Miranda rights
In a ___ system the state and federal government share power
Federal
Name 2 Main Ideas of the Virginia Plan
1. Large States
2. Based on Population
3. Bicameral
Establishing Schools is a ____ Power
Reserved
Name a check the Legislative Branch has on the Executive Branch
1. Impeach President
2. Approve Budget
3. Override Veto
4. Approve Justices
Name both Amendments that call for fair, speedy, trial by a jury
6th & 7th Amendment
Which Gov't system has no state influence
Unitary
Name 2 main ideas from the New Jersey Plan
1. Small States
2. Based on Equal Representation
3. Unicameral
Right to enforce laws is a ____ Power
Concurrent
The ____ Branch nominates justices, but the ____ Branch must approve them.
Executive, Legislative
What was the 26th Amendment
Lowers voting age to 18
Name 2 Systems and 3 Forms of Gov't
Answers May Vary
Name 2 Compromises that helped to create and pass the Constitution
1. Great Compromise
2. 3/5th Compromise
3. Slave Trade Compromise
The right to regulate interstate trade is a ____ Power
Delegated
What are the only 2 checks the Judicial branch has on the other branches?
1. Declare Laws (Legislative) unconstitutional
2. Declare actions (Executive) unconstitutional
Explain the 4th Amendment
Protects against unlawful search and seizure