U.S. Government Chapter 1 and 2 Review Game

Person who settles disputes or restores friendships.

Branch of government that enforces the laws.

The institution through which a society makes and enforces its public policies.

All issues decided by representatives; citizens elect leaders to make decisions.

Diplomatic representative of a government; usually to a foreign country.

Government in which one or a group hold absolute/unchallenged power over the people.

This elder statesman delegate was known as the "Great Conciliator" of the convention.

Settlement of differences in which each side gives up something.

Establish a bill of rights to protect citizens' liberties.

A slave counted as 60% of a person for taxation and representation.

Government in which all powers belong to a single, central agency.

All issues decided by the people; citizens vote on all issues.

Proposed two houses of Congress. House based on state population. Senate based on equality.

Branch of government that interprets laws.

Minimum number of members who must be present for the valid transaction of business.

The indirect method of electing the President and Senate removed government too far from poeple

Supreme, absolute power of a state within its own territory; based on will of the people.

Known as the "Father of the Constitution", he contributed more than anyone else.

Government in which powers are divided between central and local government.

Emphasized the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation (weak central government).

Total absence of all government and laws.

Branch of government that makes laws:

Desired a strong national central government.

The President of the Constitution Convention was:

Gathering of persons for a common purpose; 1787 to revise the Articles of Confederation.

Person who is authorized to act as a representative for others.

Congress would consist of only one house, based on equality, and elected by state legislatures.

All of those things a government decides to do.

Proposed two houses of Congress. Each house would have representation based on population.

To avoid using or dealing with as a means of protest.

Alliance of independent states: Has powers assigned to it by member states.

Congress would not interfere with the slave trade for at least 20 years after the Constitution.

Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

To give formal approval.

Body of people, living in a defined territory and having power to make and enforce law.