The Constitution and teh Founding
Why is the Philadelphia Convention significant
Addresses the Articles of Confederation, ended up creating a new Government
"We the People" establishes which principle?
Popular sovereignty
What amendment ended slavery
13th Amendment
Montesquieu's "Three sorts of power" Describes what principle
Separation of Powers
Who is the leader of the House of Represetnatives
The speaker of the house
What can the executive branch do to check the legislative branch
Veto a Bill
Where were Americans' basic rights first listed?
Bill of Rights
24th
What characteristic of a state did the colonies not have
Sovereignty
How many senators does each state have
2
What principle is practiced during a presidential impeachment
Checks and balances
How can the legislative branch check the judicial branch
Removing judges through impeachment
What amendment gave Washington, D.C. electoral votes
23rd
In a democracy, where does power come from
The People
what is the title of the vice president in the senate
president of the senate
3/4 vote of the state legislatures
What was the figure with Gerrymandering
Mythological Salamander
What two amendments banned and then repealed alcohol?
18 and 21
In a dictatorship, who holds power?
One person or a small group
What is a filibuster?
"Talks a bill to death"
The "Necessary and Proper Clause" Supports what kind of Powers
Implied powers
If you wanted to protest a new law, which amendment protects you?
1st Amendment
How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights and the Constitution?
18th and 21st
What are the four characteristics of a state
Population, territory, government, sovereignty
What ends a filibuster?
Cloture