| A | B |
|---|
| Declaration of Independence | "All Men are Created Equal" |
| Mayflower Compact | Self-government |
| Magna Carta | Rule of Law, Limited Gov't |
| Declaration of Independence | power from the people |
| English Bill of Rts | Limit the king |
| Rule of Law | Must obey rules of country |
| Limited Gov't | govern according to laws |
| 3 Branches | Legislative, Executive, Judicial |
| Legislative | writes laws |
| Executive | enforces laws |
| Judicial | interpret laws |
| Check and Balances | so no branch is too powerful |
| Who approves appointments made by President? | Senate |
| Articles of Confederation were first attempt to: | make a government; form a Constitution |
| 3/5ths Compromise | Slaves count as 3/5 person towards states population |
| Great Compromise | established a two house legislative branch: Senate and House of Rep |
| Bill of Rts | established to protect rts. of Citizens |
| What freedoms are listed in 1st. Amendment | speech, press, religion, assembly, petition |
| What fraction of Congress must approve an amendment? | 2/3 |
| After approval of Congress what fraction of states must approve | 3/4 |
| Who has the power in the Federal system of government? | shared between federal government and states |
| National Government has what responsibilities? | post office, regulate interstate and foreign trade, declare war |
| What are national Government responsibilities? | create national currency, make federal highways |
| What are responsibilities of local government? | regulate trade within a state, education, traffic and vehicle laws, marriage or divorce laws, state parks |
| First 10 Amendments to Constitution are called? | Bill of Rights |
| How many electoral votes does a state get? | total # of senators and representatives per state |
| Does the winner of popular vote always win the electoral vote? | No |
| Who introduces a Bill in Congress? | a member of either house |
| What does it mean when President vetos? | He rejects it |
| How can Congress override it? | with 2/3 vote in both houses |
