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| What branch of the government has the power to override a veto with a 2/3's majority in both houses? | legislative |
| Who are the people that believe the Constitution should be interpreted literally, and no changes should be made without going through the formal process? | strict constructionists |
| What branch of our National government CONSTRUCTS THE LAWS and determines how the spending of our tax money will occur? | Legislative Branch |
| What structure of government has two ruling bodies or branches of representation? | bicameral |
| What is the assigning of SPECIFIC DUTIES TO DIFFERENT OFFICES or branches of government, this keeps one body from exerting too much influence in our nation? | separation of powers |
| What is the name for the branch of Government that involves the representatives? | legislative |
| which branch of government can check the other two branches through the process of impeachment and trial? | legislative |
| What group of people believe that the central government needs to hold more authority and direct the country where it should go? | federalists |
| What is THE VERY FIRST OFFICIAL RULING DOCUMENT of the United States of America? | Articles of Confederation |
| No Unreasonable Searches | Amendment 4 |
| Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting free exercise thereof, freedom of speech press, the right to assemble & petition | Amendment 1 |
| No Quartering of Troops | Amendment 3 |
| Rights of the Accused | Amendment 5 |
| Unspecified Rights | Amendment 9 |
| Rights of the Accused in Criminal Trials | Amendment 6 |
| Right to Bear Arms | Amendment 2 |
| Rights of Citizens in Civil Trials | Amendment 7 |
| Cruel, Unusual, and Unjust Punishments | Amendment 8 |
| Unlisted Rights go to States or the People | Amendment 10 |
| What is the name of the man that made the proposal of the Great Compromise/ Connecticut Compromise? | Sherman |
| What is the length of term for a U.S. Representative? (House of Representatives) | two years |
| How many amendments are there to the Constitution?(number) | twenty seven |
| What is the branch of government that must be 25, a citizen for seven years, and living in the state you represent? | U.S. House |
| What is the agreement that each slave will count as three/fifths of a person in the count for Population representation? | three fifths compromise |
| What is the proposed plan of representation which was based on equal representation for each state? | new jersey plan |
| What is the name for the branch of Government that involves the responsibilities that are not expressed in the Constitution but are needed to operate the more local areas of our nation? (education or speed limit) | state |
| What structure of government has one ruling body or branch of representation? | unicameral |
| According to the Pre-Amble of the Constitution, who has the Power in the United States of America? this statement sets the stage for all of the ideas to come in the Constitution? | Popular Sovereignty |
| What is the name for the branch of Government that involves the interpretation of the Constitution only? | judicial |
| How many articles are there in the constitution?(number) | seven |
| What branch of the legislative body puts the person who has been impeached on trail and convicts or acquits the person? | Senate |
| What is the name for the branch of Government that involves the President? | Executive |
| What is the process of approving a government structure? | ratification |
| What is the group of people that believed the state governments should have the most authority and that a strong central government was dangerous to people's rights and freedoms? | anti-federalists |
| What is the safety precaution built into our Constitution that allows one body/branch of our government to intervene in the actions of another branch and keep them in line with the public's desires? | Checks and Balances |
| What is the length of term for a U.S. Senator? | six years |
| What happened when President Washington did things for the first time? He had to set these standards so those who followed him would have guides for their actions. | precedents |
| What is the branch of government that must be 30, a citizen for nine years, and living in the state you represent? | U.S. Senate |
| What branch of the government is the body that makes sure that the laws are carried out and enforced or not signed into law? | executive |
| What branch of government receives special protection for expressing their opinions in public and as a result they can challenge the leadership in any of our governing branches? | Legislative Branch |
| What is the name for any additions that are made to the Constitution of the United States of America? | Amendments |
| How many parts make up the Bill of Rights? (number) | Ten |
| what is the name of the agreement to represent the states with two governing bodies, one equal and the other based on population? | great compromise |
| What branch of government has the power to declare a law or action of another branch unconstitutional? | judicial |
| Who are the people that believe the Constitution is an out of date document that should be interpreted to fit the needs of today's society? | loose constructionists |
| What is the statement in the Constitution that states that the Legislature may get involved in issues or dilemmas the House of Representatives or Senate feels affect the nation as a whole? As a result we need a national standard of behavior. (education now) | necessary and proper clause |
| What is the plan of proposed representation where the number of representatives is relative to the population in a state? | virginia plan |
| what branch of the legislative body actually impeaches a president or justice of the Supreme Court? | House of Representatives |
| Legislative Branch guidelines, requirements and qualifications | Article 1 |
| Executive Branch guidelines, requirements and qualifications | Article 2 |
| Judicial Branch guidelines, requirements and qualifications | Article 3 |
| Interstate Relations | Article 4 |
| Amending the Constitution | Article 5 |
| What branch of government has the power to veto bills? | executive |
