Foundations of Gov't
What is a Democracy
Citizens participate directly or through elected representatives.
Representative Democracy
The Law of the Land
Constitution
The division of government among multiple branches is known as...
Separation of Powers
This group opposed the ratification of the U.S. Constitution.
Anti-Federalists
Government power is restricted by laws and a constitution. Leaders must follow rules and citizens have rights.
Limited Government
The authority of a state and its government is created and sustained by the ____________ of its people.
Consent
Under the Constitution this level of government gained more power
National/Federal government
This branch must ensure that all laws are faithfully carried out.
The Executive branch
The Constitution was drafted after __________________ was considered weak
Articles of Confederation
The principle that the power and authority of a government come directly from the consent of the people.
Popular Sovereignty
_________ vote in ____________ to choose their leaders and influence government decisions.
Citizens, elections
This is the term used to describe Congress.
The Legislative Branch
The branch which decides whether a law is constitutional or not
Judicial Branch
This Group supported a strong central government and weaker state governments
The formal political arrangements through which a land and its people are ruled
A Government
Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are considered your...
What is Unalienable/natural rights
This is the system of government in which power is divided between a nation government and state governments.
What is Federalism
The official power to stop or reject a decision or a law
Veto
Anti-federalists supported a ________________ state government
Stronger
Government power is restricted by laws and a constitution. Leaders must follow rules and citizens have rights.
Laws apply equally to all citizens
Rule of Law
One way in which the United States Constitution differed from the Articles of Confederation
A national government with three branches
The ability to check the President's power through impeachment is given to this branch.
Legislative branch
Anti-federalists were concerned that _______________ would have too much power in government.