Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
21 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
|
The Highest Law In the Nation |
Constitution |
|
|
The division of government that ENFORCES the laws |
Executive Branch |
|
|
Americans who opposed the Constitution |
Anti-Federalists |
|
|
The 1st colony to organize as a state |
New Hampshire |
|
|
The ability of each Government branch to limit the power of the other branches |
Checks and Balances |
|
|
A group of individual state governments joined for a common purpose |
Confederation |
|
|
The division of authority among the three branches of government |
Separation of Powers |
|
|
Location of Shay's Rebellion |
Massachusetts |
|
|
The idea that power lies with the people |
Popular Sovereignty |
|
|
Which article describes the process for having the Constitution take effect |
Article VII |
|
|
Which clause of the Constitution resolves conflicts between the laws of a state and the laws of the nation? |
Supremacy Clause |
|
|
A proposed amendment to the Constitution becomes law when it is ratified by what percentage of state? |
3/4 |
|
|
Which of the following provision of the Constitution most clearly reflects the principle of "consent of the governed" (i.e. what power do people have to reflect this) |
Voters can reject and replace representatives who serve them poorly |
|
|
Which of the following phrases identifies one of the fundamental purposes of the government described in the Preamble of the Consitution
A. To separate the powers B. To establish Justice |
B. To establish justice |
|
|
Article IV of the Constitution explains the relationship between the states and who? |
The National Government |
|
|
The Constitution describes Congress at the _______ branch |
Legislative |
|
|
What 2 important documents influenced the Bill of Rights? |
Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights |
|
|
How can the executive branch check the powers of the legislative branch? |
By vetoing laws |
|
|
Which aspect of American government illustrates the interpretation of the Constitution through custom? A. The power of Congress to make necessary and proper laws B. The role of political parties in conducting elections |
B. The role of political parties in conducting elections |
|
|
The Northwest Ordinance included a provision outlawing A. Surveying B. Confederations C. Permanent Settlements D. Slavery |
B. Confederations |
|
|
Compare and Contrast the Articles of Confederation and the U.S. Constitution Provide two similarities and two differences
Please draw this in a venn diagram |
Venn Diagram |
