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Before the Constitution
Contemporary Government Facts
Elements of Government
Ratification of the Constitution and Beyond
Theories and Compromises
100
Group that opposed the ratification of the constitution
Who are the anti-federalists
100
The number of justices that currently sit on the Supreme Court
What is 9
100
Each branch of government has power to limit the power of the other two branches of government
What is checks and balances
100

A supporter of strong federal government; also a strong supported of the US Constitution 

Federalist

100
This theory suggests that the wealthiest individuals control policy.
What is the Elite Theory
200
stated the colonists rationale to protect their natural rights by instituting a new government
What is the Declaration of Independence
200
The length of 1 term for a U.S. Senator
What is 6 years
200
a legislature with two separate chambers
What is bicameral
200
a series of essays written in support of ratifying the constitution
What are the Federalist Papers
200
resolved the issue of counting slaves into the population for apportionment of seats in the House of Representatives
What is the 3/5 Compromise
300
Document that created strong states governments and a weak, ineffective central government
What is the Articles of Confederation
300
Type of democracy where citizens elect "representatives" to make policy on their behalf
What is indirect democracy
300
Referring to a division of power between the federal government and the states
What is federalism
300
the supreme court established the power of judicial review for itself in this landmark case
What is Marbury vs. Madison
300
A resolution of the New Jersey and Virginia Plans creating a bicameral congress with equal representation in the Senate and apportionment based on population in the House of Representatives
What is the Connecticut "Great" Compromise
400
Exposed the division between rural poor and urban elite, and highlighted the need for a national military
What is Shay's Rebellion
400

Review by the US Supreme Court of the constitutional validity of a legislative act

Judicial Review 

400
Political definition of granting power to an independent executive branch, legislative branch, and judicial branch.
What is separation of powers
400
voting rights, requirements, and eligibility were left to these governmental agents by the founders.
What are the states
400
Theory suggests that too many groups attempting to influence policy weakens government
What is the Hyper-pluralist Theory
500

A state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, and which has an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch

Republic

500

The only part of the government that can make new laws or change existing laws

Legislative Branch 

500
these institutions connect citizens to their government
What linkage institutions
500

A movement that opposed the creation of a stronger U.S. federal government and which later opposed the ratification of the Constitution of 1787.

Anti-Federalist

500
Theory suggests that citizens give consent to be governed
Social Contract Theory