Federalism
Powers of the federal government that are specifically listed in the Constitution
Enumerated Powers
Which branch of government has veto power?
Executive Branch- President
The Legislative Branch and divided into 2 parts. what are they called?
The House of Representative and the Senate
What is the purpose of Checks and Balances?
Each branch of government prevents the other from becoming too powerful.
What is the difference between Federalists and Anti-Federalists?
Anti-Federalists wanted to change the Constitution not replace it and they believed a Bill of Rights NEEDED to be added to the U.S. Constitution.
Federalist believed the U.S. constitution was fine as is and did not need to have a Bill of Rights added.
Powers in the U.S. system of government that are shared by the state and federal governments
Concurrent Powers
Which branch of government has the power to impeach?
Legislative Branch- Congress
How many individuals are in the House of Representatives?
435
How can the Executive Branch "check" the Legislative Branch?
Veto
What were the Federalist Papers?
A group of essays that simply explained how the new government would work and why the Articles of Confederation needed to be replaced.
Powers in the U.S. system of government that belong to the states rather than the federal government
Reserved Powers
What Branch has the power to rule laws unconstitutional?
Judicial Branch- Supreme Court
Which branch is responsibly for "executing" laws?
Executive Branch
How can the Legislative Branch "check" the Power of the Executive?
Impeachment
We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.
The Preamble
What are the 3 powers that fall under Federalism?
Enumerated, Reserved, and Concurrent.
What is the process of how a bill becomes a law?
-Bills is introduced by legislator & sent to Committee
-Must pass through both the House of Representatives and Senate with 2/3 majority vote
-Given to President to sign or veto
-Bill becomes a law!
What type of cases does the Supreme Court typically hear?
Appeals
How can the Judicial Branch "check" the power of the Legislative Branch?
Rule laws unconstitutional
The name of an uprising against banks and court houses, because State governments began seizing farms after failure to pay excessive taxes.
Shays Rebellion
What is the goal/ purpose of Federalism?
The system of dividing the powers of government between the national government and the state governments.
Out of the following job duties for the President, which allows him to ensure that the laws passed by congress are carried out?
-chief executive
-head of state
-commander in chief of the military
-head of government
Head of Government
What is the purpose of the President's cabinet?
The president can seek the guidance of members of various departments and agencies when it comes to making decisions.
Explain the Voting process in regards to presidential elections.
The popular vote is not guaranteed to become president. The popular vote tells the electors who to vote for. Each state has a certain number of electoral votes.
Name and Explain the 2 Promised Plans and the 2 Compromises developed by the Constitutional Convention when attempting to create the U.S. government.
The Virginia Plan: Bicameral-> Based on Population
The New Jersey Plan: Unicameral-> 2 Representatives per state
The Great Compromise: Bicameral-> 1 House w/ Representation based on Population & 1 House w/ 2 Representatives per state
The 3/5 Compromise: 3 out of 5 Enslaved Individuals will be counted in the population