Beginnings of government
The greek word for "rule of the people"
democracy
the principle of __________________________ calls for 3 branches of government
separation of powers
What do the first 3 articles of the constitution explain?
They set up the 3 branches of government
What is another name for the legislative branch?
congress
What is the main duty of the Executive Branch?
Carry out the laws made by congress
government with kings, queens, monarchs
Monarchy
The Articles of Confederation was America's
first plan of government
Name 1 freedom the 1st amendment protects
Freedom of speech, freedom of the press
Congress is divided into 2 parts. What are they?
The Senate
The House of Representatives
Supreme Court justices are appointed by?
The president
Henry II considered the __________ of the people
rights
Why were the Articles of Confederation changed/gotten ridden of?
They were too weak
Ammendment__________ sets the voting age at 18
26
How do we decide how many representatives can be elected from each state?OR How does the U.S. figure out many representatives come from each state for the House of Representatives?
the population
The only federal courts to hold jury trials are?
district courts
document stating the colonists were free from Britain
Declaration of Independence
The plan during the constitutional convention that favored a strong central government was?
The Virginia Plan
Name 1 of the 4 rights people accused of a crime have in the constitution
right to a trial, right a speedy trial, right to not incriminate yourself,
How many years do you need to live in a state before you can be elected into the Senate?
9
Only the _____________________ court can decide which cases it will hear.
Supreme
While on the Mayflower, the pilgrims madle laws for their colony called
the Mayflower Compact
Which branch of government decides if laws are constitutional or unconstitutional?
The supreme court
What does Article 5 of the constitution explain? What does it say or do?
It says the Constitution can be amended at any time
What is the name of the leader of the House of Representatives
Speaker of the House
If a president dies who would replace them? Give me the 3 mentioned in class IN ORDER!.
1. Vice President
2. Speaker of the house
3. Leader of the Senate