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Misc 2
100

What branch makes the laws?

Legislative

100

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

Thomas Jefferson

100

Name a Federalists and Anti-Federalists

John Jay, Alexander Hamilton or James Madison - Federalists

Anti-Federalists- Patrick Henry, Richard Henry Lee, Samuel Adams and John Hancock

100

What is the Constitution?

Supreme Law of Land, provided the framework for the the United States Government

100

How many articles are there?

7

200

What branch enforces/executes the laws?

Executive

200

Who wrote the Articles of Confederation?

John Dickinson

200

Requirements for become President

35 Years Old

Naturalized Born Citizen

Resident of the United States for 14 years 

200

What is Federalism?

power divided between federal (national) government and state government)

200

What are the basic principles of the Constitution?

1. Federalism

2. Limited Government

3. Separation of Powers

4. Checks and Balances

5. Republic

6. Popular Sovereignty

300

What branch interprets the law?

Judicial 

300

Who was the main author of the Constitution?

James Madison

300

What did the Federalists want?

believed they needed a stronger central government and wanted to ratify the AOC
300

What is popular sovereignty?

Government power resides from the consent of the people 

300

What is the First Amendment?

Freedom of Speech, Religion, Assembly, Press and Petition

400

How long can you serve as a senator and in the House of Representatives?

Senate- 6 years

House of Representatives- 2 years

400

What was the first attempt of government document and when was it adopted

Articles of Confederation-1777

400

What is Checks and Balances?

Every branch of government can "check" the other branches of government so one power does not become too powerful

400

What is Representative Democracy

Government power resides from the consent of the people 

400

What is the Seventh Amendment?

Jury trial in Civil Cases

500

What is the Senate and House of Representatives based on?

Senate- per 2 state

House of Representatives- based on population 

500

What needed to be added to the Constitution before the anti-federalists were to sign it?

The Bill of Rights

500

What was Shay's Rebellion?

Daniel Shay ( Mass Farmer) led protests and revolts against taxes for farmers in 1786-1787

500

What is Judicial Review?

the power of the Supreme Court to decide whether the acts of a President or laws passed by Congress are Constitutional

500

What is the 10th Amendment?

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