Key Words
approve
what was the articles of confederation?
the first written constitution
Municipal government is another word for what??
Local government
who wrote the bill of rights?
James Madison
what are the three branches of government?
Legislative, Judicial, Executive
How many senators serve for each state?
2
Define Veto?
refuse to sign into law
who wrote the first draft of the articles of confederation?
First draft was written by Dickinson
What are the 3 branches of the government?
Legislative
Judicial
Executive
when were the amendments ratified by the states?
December 15, 1791
what is the job of the legislative branch
make laws
establish taxes
Who is the VP of the United States?
Kamala Harris
addition or change
Within the Articles of Confederation, there was no _______
National Currency
What are the 3 parts of the constitution?
Preamble
Articles
Amendments
What is the 9th Amendment?
Other rights
Rights of the people
what is the job of the judicial branch?
decides what laws mean
interprets if laws are fair
How many Congressmen serve in the House of Representatives?
435
what is checks and balances?
guards one branch from becoming to powerful
when was the articles of confederation ratified?
March 1, 1781
Who appoints the Supreme Court Justices?
Double point if you tell how long they serve.
The President, with senate approval.
for life
Freedom of from the forceful housing of soldiers is what Amendment?
Amendment 3
what is the job of the executive branch?
makes sure laws are carried out
commands the armed forces
Who is our current US President?
Joe Biden
define republic
a form of government in which people elect representatives to run the country.
who were the colonies fighting in the revolutionary war?
Great Britain
What kind of cases does the Supreme Court hear?
Cases about peoples rights
Name at least 6 rights listed in the bill of Rights.
bill of rights
who commands the legislative branch?
the congress
Who is our Current FL Governor?
Ron DeSantis
what is inflation?
increase in prices of goods and services in an economy
Who drafted the final copy of the Articles of Confederation
Benjamin Franklin
What is the constitution?
A statement of the basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or group.
what is the bill of rights?
document with first 10 amendments to the constitution
who commands the executive branch?
the president
How many Senators are in the Senate?
100