Foundations of Gov't
What is a Democracy
This solved the dispute of representation between the large states and the small states at the Constitutional Convention.
What is the Great Compromise
The Law of the Land
What is the Constitution
The division of government among multiple branches is known as...
What is Separation of Powers
This is a characteristic of all democratic societies
Democracy was formed and introduced to the world by these Ancient civilizations
What is Greece & Rome
Under the Articles of Confederation this level of government had too much power.
What is the States governments
Under the Constitution this level of government gained more power
What is the National/Federal government
This branch must ensure that all laws are faithfully carried out.
What is the Executive branch
Delegates to the Constitutional Convention of 1787 adopted the Three Fifth Compromise to settle differences over
What is Slavery
The Virginia House of Burgesses, Mayflower Compact and Fundamental Orders of Connecticut all introduce the concept of
What is Self-Governing/Self Government
Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are considered your...
What is Unalienable/natural rights
This is the term used to describe Congress.
What is the Legislative Branch
The branch which decides whether a law is constitutional or not
What is Judicial Branch
This document had a major influence on people throughout the world because it provides justification for revolting against unjust governments
What is the Declaration of Independence
The formal political arrangements through which a land and its people are ruled
What is a Government
This event demonstrated the weakness of the Articles of Confederation and spurred collective action.
What is Shays Rebellion
This is the system of government in which power is divided between a nation government and state governments.
What is Federalism
The Legislative branch's power is check by this branches ability to approve or veto laws.
What is the Executive branch
The idea of a national Congress consisting of two houses: one in which representation is based on population, and one in which states are equally represented was included in
What is the U.S. Constitution
In the Colonial Era, developments such as the New England town meetings and the establishment of the Virginia House of Burgesses represented
What is growth of representative democracy
One way in which the United States Constitution differed from the Articles of Confederation
What is created a national government having three branches
The ability to check the President's power through impeachment is given to this branch.
What is the Legislative branch
When you are ready for your drivers' license, you will visit Motor Vehicle office which is run by individual states. This is an example of
What is Federalism