Congress passes law banning same sex marriage. Who checks power of legislative branch?

Supreme Court has power to review Constitutionality

Why was Shay's Rebellion significant in American history?

Convinced Americans of need to rewrite Art. of Confederation

Why is the Great Compromise important for the functioning of the US gov't?

smaller states have just as much power as large states

How did the Art. of Conf. create a weak national gov't?

Articles gave national gov't fewer powers than states

What is the 3/5 Compromise?

South. states supported for counting part of slaves for reps

Pres. vetoes law. Who checks power of Exect. Branch?

Congress can override a veto with 2/3 vote

New Jersey Plan & Virginia Plan disagreed with each other about representation. Why?

equal representation vs. population based representation

Why is Constitution called a "living document?"

b/c it can be amended to reflect society even today

Congress declares war. Who checks power of legislative branch?

Pres. will be Commander-in-Chief of Army

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Nat. gov't has power to regulate trade- NC has power to issue driving license- democr. ideal?
federalism
checks and balances
popular sovereignty
republicanism
2
Congress passes law banning same sex marriage. Who checks power of legislative branch?
Supreme Court has power to review Constitutionality
pres. can issue an executive order
Sup. Court has power to decide cases between states
pres. can issue a pardon for all married couples
3
Why was Shay's Rebellion significant in American history?
Endangered lives of many recent immigrant
Showed that the English still had influence after Amer. Rev
Revealed increased threat from rebellious Nat. Amer.
Convinced Americans of need to rewrite Art. of Confederation
4
Which democratic ideal is demonstrated by people voting for members of Congress?
checks and balances
federalism
limited gov't
popular sovereignty
5
What is purpose of Bill of Rights?
to increase federal authority
to advance universal suffrage
to protect rights of citizens
to define rights of states
6
Why is the Great Compromise important for the functioning of the US gov't?
smaller states have just as much power as large states
governors of smaller states could exert pressure on Congress
gave smaller states more input than larger states
smaller states had a greater voice than larger states
7
How did the Art. of Conf. create a weak national gov't?
Articles gave national gov't powers that weren't neccessary
National gov't could regulate western land claims
Articles gave national gov't fewer powers than states
National gov't controlled the admission of the states
8
What is the 3/5 Compromise?
larger states supported it for requiring election to Senate
smaller states supported it for expanding power Ho. of Reps
South. states supported for counting part of slaves for reps
North. states supported it for a lower tax rate for industry
9
House, Senate, & Pres. all involved in law-making process. What is this?
limited govt
federalism
compromise
republicanism
10
Pres. vetoes law. Who checks power of Exect. Branch?
Supreme Court serves for life
Congress has power to tax
Supreme Court can review all laws
Congress can override a veto with 2/3 vote
11
New Jersey Plan & Virginia Plan disagreed with each other about representation. Why?
equal representation vs. population based representation
indirect elections vs. universal suffrage (voting)
parliamentary system vs. separate branches of gov't
appointed by governors vs. appointed by state legislatures
12
Freedom of religion, Freedom of press, Right to peacefully assemble, Freedom of Speech
right to a trial jury
freedom of movement
right to petition gov't
Freedom from self-incrimination
13
Why is Constitution called a "living document?"
b/c it was created to be permanent & reflect society 1700's
b/c it can be amended to reflect society even today
b/c it's impt. to our country
b/c document is still preserved today
14
Which plan had a bicameral legislature based on population?
North Carolina Plan
New Jersey Plan
Virginia Plan
Great Compromise
15
What action made the Constitution more perfect for Anti-Federalists?
restriction voting rights to property owners
Establishment of a Supreme Court
Establishment of a unicameral legislature
promise to add Bill of Rights
16
Congress declares war. Who checks power of legislative branch?
Pres. will be Commander-in-Chief of Army
Supreme Court can review all laws
President can issue a pardon
Supreme Court serves for life
17
Electing Congress to run country illustrates which democratic ideal?
republicanism
federalism
limited gov't
popular sovereignty
18
Which plan had a single group in legislature based on equal representation?
Virginia Plan
New Jersey Plan
North Carolina Plan
Great Compromise
19
Pres. signs treaty to end war. Which branch checks this?
Congress can ratify the treaty
Congress can override pres. vetoes
Supreme Court decides cases involving ambassadors
Sup. Court can serve for life

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