The Branches of Govt
This branch of government makes the laws.
legislative branch
Under the Articles of Confederation, could the government tax people?
no!
Who elects the President and Vice President?
ELECTORS (not the people)
Protects your freedoms of speech, religion, assembly and petition.
First Amendment
Who can have an idea for a law?
Anyone!
This branch of government enforces, or carries out, laws.
executive branch
Was the Virginia Plan best for big states or small states?
big states
How are the number of electors per state determined?
Same number as the number of Congressmen (House of Representatives + Senate)
Protects against unreasonable (warrantless) searches and seizures
Fourth (4th) Amendment?
Where does a Bill go after it is introduced?
to a specialist committee
This branch of government interprets the law.
judicial branch
What is the 3/5 Compromise?
Slaves would count as 3/5 of a person in the population
Does Washington D.C. have electoral college votes?
Yes!
Protects the rights of the accused (including the right to grand jury indictment, the right not to testify against oneself, and due process).
Fifth (5th) Amendment?
Which House does a Bill start in? (House of Representatives or Senate?)
Either one
The division of government into three branches in order to make sure one branch doesn't get too powerful
separation of powers
Who were the federalists?
supporters of the constitution, thought constitution protected people's rights
Do candidates who win the popular vote also have to win the electoral college votes?
No!
EX: Hillary Clinton won the popular vote but lost the electoral vote in 2016
Protects against excessive fines and bail and against cruel or unusual punishments.
Eighth (8th) Amendment
Name TWO options the President can do once he gets the Bill. (There are 3 total)
1. Veto the Bill
2. Sign the Bill
3. Pocket Veto
the system that helps balance power between the branches of government
checks and balances
What was the name of the final compromise for the new government?
The Connecticut Plan
How many votes does a person need to win the election?
Protects the rights of those on trial (including a speedy, public jury trial of one's peers; access to an attorney; and the rights to obtain and confront witnesses for and against).
Sixth (6th) Amendment
What is the Census?
a survey that helps determine the population in each state.