Principles of Government
Branches of governement
Bill of Rights
Vocabulary
Founding Presidents
100

This principle means "the people rule."

What is popular sovereignty?

100

how many branches of government is there

What is three

100
how many amendments are in the Bill of rights?
What is ten?
100

This word means to set a standard for others

What is Precedent

100

This President wanted to remain neutral when it came to foreign policy.

Who is George Washington

200

The power is divided between federal and state

What is federalism?

200

All of the branches of government

What is judicial, executive, legislative?

200

"I can say what ever i want" is what amendment

1st Amendment (What is freedom of speech)

200

This is the highest law in the land. No one is above it.

What is the Constitution

200

This President only served one term and passed strict law against against immigrants. (Extra 100 if you know the name of the law)

Who is John Adams

(Alien and Sedition Act)

300

The power of the Government is separated between the 3 branches

What is separation of powers

300
the president is part of which branch?
What is executive?
300
This Amendment gives U.S. Citizens due process as well as the right to remain silent

What is the 5th Amendment

300

In Congress, this word means TWO houses. (for the House and Senate)

What is Bicameral

300

This President purchased the Louisiana Territory and Doubled the size of the U.S.

Who is Thomas Jefferson

400

The Bill of Rights is an example of this Principle

What is Individual Rights

400

This branch interprets laws?

What is judicial?

400

"You will need a warrant to search me" is an example of this principle

What is the 4th Amendment

400

This word is used to mean "CHANGE" the constitution. There are 27 of these.

What is Amend (Amendment is accepted)

400

This President warned of Political Parties and was not a part of any party.

Who is George Washington

500

"I went to vote yesterday" is an example of this principle.

What is republicanism?

500

Which branch has two houses (Bicameral)?

What is legislative?

500
Any law that is not written in the constitution is reserved for the states

What is the 10th Amendment

500

This is a presidential power used to REJECT a law from Congress. (An extra 100pts if you know which Principle of Government this is)

What is Veto (Checks and Balances)
500

This President was the founder of the Democratic-Republican Party and did not get along with John Adams.

Who is Thomas Jefferson