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The conflict between the large states and the small states in the crafting of the Constitution centered on
how to best represent the interests of the people and the states in the legislature.
The Federalists convinced the Anti-Federalists to ratify the U.S. constitution by promising to add a bill of
rights
The Federalists supported adoption of the Constitution
The system of checks and balances keeps each branch from abusing their power and dominating the
other two branches.
The Virginia Plan would have granted more power to states with large populations
The constitutional convention delegates resolve the issue of Southern representation in Congress by
every five enslave ed persons would count as three free persons.
The Bill of Rights of the Constitution guarantees certain basic rights.
The 1st Amendment guarantees Human rights
The Declaration of Independence and the Social Contract Theory both arose from the philosophical
movement Enlightenment.
Impeachment at the Federal level is a legal process that is carried out by the Legislative Branch.
The Federal Courts review laws of Congress for compliance with the Constitution.
The Executive branch of govt is responsible for carrying out the laws.
The court case Miranda v. Arizona deals with the rights of an accused person.
The Bill of Rights place the Greatest limit on the power of the federal government
“Framers “The framers of the Constitution provided the President and congress be elected while federal
judges are appointed because court decision can be reached without regard to political consideration.
The bill of rights protect individual rights of the people
The 22nd Amendment to the constitution states that the President can only be elected two times.
A President must be at least 35 years of age
If both the office of the President and V.P. are vacated at the same time, the next person in line for the
Presidency is the Speaker of the House.
The President is not a chief justice – the chief justice in a member of the U.S. Supreme Court
We use the Electoral College system to elect our President.
The number of Senators and Representatives from each state equal the number of electoral votes each
state has. States can lose or gain a U.S. Representative based on the Census every ten years.
The Vice President presides over the Senate.
Lobbyists are representatives of interest groups that work to influence Congress.
The Preamble to the Constitution sets forth the goals and purposes that are served by government.
John Locke wrote that all people have a natural right to “life, liberty, and property.”
A system of government based on rule by the people is called a democracy.
Capitalism is an economic system in which freedom of choice is emphasized.
The three branches of government are defined in the Articles of the Constitution.
The voice of the people is the House of Representatives, as designed by the Framers of the Constitution.
Separation of powers means that the legislative, executive, and judicial functions of government are
held by separate people.
Amendments to the U.S. Constitution:
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1st Amendment – Freedom of Speech
2nd Amendment – Right to bear arms
3rd Amendment – Quartering of troops
4th Amendment – Searches and seizures
5th Amendment – Right of an accused person
6th Amendment – Right to a speedy trial
7th Amendment – Civil Trials
8th Amendment – No cruel and unusual punishment
9th Amendment – Unenumerated Rights
10th Amendment – States’ Rights
The Supremacy clause makes the acts and treaties of the U.S. superior to those of the states.
The “Framers” created a Constitution that could be adapted for the future through a Constitutional
Amendment.
A person accused of a crime must be given the right to a jury trial, which is known as “due process”
The 14th Amendment ensured rights for African Americans
Federal Judges are appointed by the President to ensure that decision can be reached without regard to
political considerations.
Jurisdiction is the authority to hear certain cases.
The Marbury v. Madison Supreme Court decision case gave the Supreme Court judicial review.
The passage of the 1964 Civil Rights Act created a large volume of civil Liberties cases for the Supreme
Court to decide.
The President’s influence over the Supreme Court is that the President appoints Justices, with Senate
consent of the Senate, to the Supreme Court.
In the Supreme Court case Miranda v. Arizona changed law enforcement across the nation.
When the Supreme Court renders a decision, the decision sets a Precedent.
The Senate has control over the Supreme Court with confirmation Power
A written decision by the Supreme Court is known as an “opinion”.
People who engage in lawsuits are known as Litigants.
A formal accusation by the grand jury is called “a verdict”.
Civic responsibilities include voting in elections and volunteering at homeless shelters.
The events that led to increased civil rights and liberties included the abolishment of slavery, women’s
suffrage, prohibition ended, and 18 year olds were guaranteed suffrage
The most important position in the House of Representatives is the Speaker of the House.
The Federal Courts “check” the powers of the legislative branch through review of laws of Congress for
compliance with the Constitution.