This first written constitution of the United States, which was created in 1777 and ratified in 1781, protected states’ rights more than strengthened the federal government: The Articles of Confederation
This first written constitution of the United States, which was created in 1777
and ratified in 1781, protected states’ rights more than strengthened the
federal government:
The Articles of Confederation
This rebellion of farmers in Massachusetts against the state
government, thereby showing the need for a new constitution:
Shay’s Rebellion
This is known as the supreme law of the land:
The U.S. Constitution
What term refers to the division of power between the national and
state government?
Federalism
This refers to the power that each branch of the federal government holds to restrain the power of the
other two branches:
Checks and Balances
The elastic clause, the amendment process and judicial review all
permit this which helps the Constitution to change with time:
Flexibility
This is a form of government which elects representatives to be their
voice in government
Republic
These were written by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay and James Madison to convince
people to support the Constitution:
The Federalist Papers
These type of powers include the power to declare war, coin money, raise and support an army and a
navy and regulate trade:
Delegated
These powers, specifically for states, include conducting elections, licensing
teachers, establishing schools, and regulating marriages and divorces:
Reserved
These are shared powers between the state and federal government and
they include collecting taxes, building roads, protecting safety and people,
borrow-ing money and enforcing laws:
Concurrent
This part of the Constitution establishes the goals of the
document:
The Preamble
According to Article I, this is the present number of senators
serving the 50 states:
100
This is the number of Representatives currently serving
in the House:
435
Since Congress is divided into two houses, the House and the Senate,
it is known as this kind of legislature:
Bicameral
The main function of the Legislative Branch is
to ______ laws
make
If a bill is passed by Congress but the President disapproves of it, he
may _______ the legislation
veto
If a bill is passed by Congress but the President disapproves of it, he
may _______ the legislation
enforce
The head of the executive branch is the ________________
President
The judicial branch is responsible for _______________ the law
interpreting
Things that the President can do that are not specifically listed in
the Constitution but have become traditions (appointing the cabinet,
heading the political party) are known as the:
Unwritten Constitution
In a presidential election candidates are elected by this
rather than by the popular vote:
Electoral College
The 1803 U.S. Supreme Court case of Marbury v. Madison established this which gave them the power to
declare a law constitutional or unconstitutionaljudicial review
The changes which adjusted the Constitution over the years are
known as:
amendments
The first ten amendments to the Constitution are known as the:
Bill of Rights
The Constitutional Convention was held in this city:
Philadelphia
The compromise which combined the Virginia Plan with the New Jersey Plan
over the debate of equal representation became known as the:
Great Compromise
The Compromise which combined the southern interests of having every
person in their states counted against northern interests of having no slaves
counted became known as the:
3/5 Compromise
Article I of the Constitution describes this branch of
government:
Legislative
Article II of the Constitution describes this branch of
government:
Executive
Article III of the Constitution describes this branch of
government:
Judicial
This 1803 landmark U.S. Supreme Court Case established the principle of judicial review:
Marbury v. Madison
"We hold these truths to be self-evident: That all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are
life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness; . . ."
This quotation is evidence that some of the basic ideas in the Declaration of Independence were from
__________________ ideas.
Enlightenment
Which branch of government is most responsive to voters?
(be specific)
House of Representatives
Under Chief Justice John Marshall the United States Supreme Court through several decisions expanded the
power of the ______________ Government
Federal
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain
unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.”
This quote reflects the thinking of what famous Enlightenment philosopher?
John Locke
This political group (which included Thomas Jefferson and Patrick Henry) was primarily opposed to the passing of the
U.S. Constitution because it threatened to take power away from state government:
Anti-Federalists
The process of influencing legislation on behalf of special
interest groups is known as:
lobbying
This document is best described as a statement of democratic principles rather than a framework for
government?
Declaration of Independence
Since the colonial experiences under Great Britain had created a fear of unlimited government this original
document was created to guarantee a decentralized government:
Articles of Confederation
When citizens directly participate in their own government it is
known as this form of government:
Democracy
Through which part of government is the is the voice of the people
most frequently heard?
House of Representatives
Under Chief Justice John Marshall and the U.S. Supreme Court, this
power noticeably expanded:
Federal
Contrary to a strict interpretation of the Constitution, Thomas Jefferson made
this huge land grab which doubled the size of the US:
Louisiana Purchase
These acts were passed by federalists, under President
Adams, to reduce foreign influence and increase their power:
Alien and Sedition Acts
This group opposed a strong federal government, wanted power to be
held by the states and was supported by Thomas Jefferson &
Patrick Henry
Anti-federalist
He gained fame as an author to the Federalist Papers, the secretary of Treasury under Washington and
creating a national bank:
Alexander Hamilton
The group of people appointed by the president that serve as his
advisory board:
The cabinet
The second president of the United States who oversaw the XYZ affair and the Alien and Sedition Acts:
John Adams
Also known as the necessary and proper clause, it gives Congress the
right to pass legislation it deems necessary to carry out its powers:
Elastic Clause
Author of the Declaration of Independence and 3rd president of
the United States:
Thomas Jefferson
Enlightenment idea, created by Baron de Montesquieu, that kept
concentrated power out of the hands of one person or group
Separation of Powers
Other junk on the test
• Know the following:Delegated powers Unwritten ConstitutionReserved powers AmendmentsConcurrent powers EnlightenmentFlexibility John LockeRepublic bicameral