Early Gov.
The first paragraph that introduces the Constitution is called what?
Preamble
What are the 2 major political parties a citizen can choose to vote for?
Republican and Democrat
To approve of something formally is what?
Ratify
How many steps are there in changing the Constitution?
Two (ratify in Congress and then the states)
Because of FDR’s New Deal during the Great Depression, many presidents term in office is scrutinized by what time frame
The first 100 days
James Madison developed what plan, which basically set up the three branch system
Virginia Plan
When does the general election in the U.S. take place?
2nd Tuesday in November
State governments function in the same way the federal government does by having what major similarity?
They have 3 Branches of Government
What is a change to the Constitution?
An Amendment
The 22nd Amendment did what to Presidential term limits
Set it to maximum of 2 terms by election
The first attempt of at a government was what document, though it was thrown out because it was too weak?
Articles of Confederation
What 3 things does one need in order to vote?
Be a citizen, be 18, and register to vote
The total number of Amendments?
Twenty Seven
When it comes to other types of laws, how is the Constiution looked at?
It is the Supreme Law of the Land
Even if a person loses a case in the trial court, they can file a petition to what to have the case heard again?
Appellate/Appeals Court
Marbury v. Madison help give the courts its power, specifically the idea of what, although it does not appear in the Constitution?
Judicial Review
Redrawing an area/region of a state where voters live in order to manipulate or influence voting is called what?
Gerrymandering
What do the first 3 Articles of the Constitution do?
Set up the branches and give them their powers
Why is the Constitution referred to as a "Living Document"
Its called a living document, because it can be changed and laws adapt to a changing America
How many Supreme Court Justices are there?
Nine
Put in correct order the 4 founding documents of the U.S?
Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, Constitution, Bill of Rights
Public Opinion can give a potential candidate what information (3 things) on campaigning?
Where to campaign at, what to talk about while there, and if it’s even worth campaigning in certain areas
Identify the 3 Branches and their powers?
Legislative – Make/Create laws
Executive – Enforce the laws
Judicial – Interpret the laws
If there is a disagreement in constitutional actions between the national government and state government the national government always wins it is called
National Supremacy
How does a person become a Supreme Court Justice (I need 2 major steps)
Nominated by the President and then the Senate holds hearings whether to confirm