Amendments
What do we call the first 10 Amendments?
What is the bill of rights
How many total Senators are there?
100
Which Branch is responsible for interpreting laws?
The Judicial Branch
What was the name of the first constitution written in the US?
Articles of Confederation
The idea of the "social contract" theory was proposed by who? (hint: it is not hobbes or locke)
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
What amendment prohibited alcohol?
A). 27th
B). 18th
C). 20th
D). 16th
18th
Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?
Speaker of the House
Who/what elects the president?
The Electoral College
What event showed a stronger government was needed?
Shays Rebellion
This philosopher argued that a strong central government was needed to maintain order...
Thomas Hobbes
Freedom of religion, speech, assembly, press, petition
What is the first amendment
What is the term limit for the House of Representatives?
2
What is the Supreme Law of the land?
The Supreme Court
Who is considered the "Father of the US Constitution?"
James Madison
What is the 21st
what amendment allows no self incrimination?
A). 20th
B). 8th
C). 4th
D). 5th
5th
Where is most of the work in congress done?
A). The House
B). The Senate
C). Committees
D). The Cabinet
Committees
How many departments are there in a Presidential Cabinet?
A). 12
B). 30
C). 15
D). 10
15
What was the weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
It lacked a strong central government
This system allows each branch of government to monitor and limit the power of the other branches
Checks and Balances
Declares that people and the states retain all of their powers
A). 13th
B). 15th
C). 10th
D). 8th
10th
The President has the power to veto legislation, but Congress can override a veto with a......
2/3 Majority Vote
The Supreme Court's ability to declare laws unconstitutional is called...
Judicial Review
Who were the Federalists and the Anti Federalists?
Federalists: for the new constitution
Anti-Federalists: Against the new constitution
How long of a term does a Supreme Court Justice member serve?
As long as they want on good behavior, as stated in the constitution