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Foundation of Governments
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100

Under this document, the States could; coin their own money, the national government could not levy taxes, states could impose tariffs on others, and states interpreted national laws however they saw fit.

Articles of Confederation

100

The New Jersey Plan was favored by Large or Small States?

Small States

100

Which amendment extended the right to vote to all citizens aged 18 and over?

26th

100

A system of government where power is shared between federal, state, and local is called?

Federal system

100

When people give up some of their freedoms to the state in exchange for order and security this is called what?

Social Contract theory

200
The U.S. government's power is separated into how many branches of government.

Three Branches

200

In the Constitution, the ability of one branch to limit the power of another is called? 

Check and Balances

200

Which amendment requires a warrant to search someone's property?

4th

200

The rule of law which states?

No one is above the law

200

Which states wanted the 3/5th compromise and why?

Large (Slave) States and to increase representation

300

What is the purpose of the elastic clause?

It allows Congress the power to make all laws necessary and proper
300

The Virginia Plan was favored by Large or Small States?

Large States

300

Which amendment gave women the right to vote

19th

300

Providing National Security, Providing Public Services, and Maintain Order.

Functions of Government

300

In order for a constitutional amendment to be proposed what needs to happen?

A 2/3 vote in the House and Senate

400
The U.S. is a ______________ democracy.

Representative

400

The power that the Supreme court has to interpret the constitution and overturn laws is called what?

Judicial Review

400

The 14th Amendment incorporate the individual rights of all citizens listed in the?

Bill of Rights

400

In a democracy, we have two or more political parties. In a totalitarian government, there are how many?

One

400

The Establishment Clause of the 1st amendment means?

There is no state enforced religion

500

What was the compromise between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists that allowed for the ratification of the constitution?

Adding the Bill of Rights

500

The principle limiting the central power by dividing power between national, state, and local governments. 

Federalism

500

The second portion of the 5th Amendment, allows the government to take property for public use. This is called?

Eminent Domain

500

The essential components of a state are? Hint there are four.

Population, Territory, Government, and Sovereignty

500

In order for a constitutional amendment to be ratified what needs to happen?

A 3/4 vote of U.S. State Legislatures