Coach P's Constitution Review

Front

What Constitutional Principle says "We the People"?

Back

Popular Sovereignty

Front

What is "checks and balances?"

Back

Each branch of power has the ability to limit the power of the other branches.

Front

The fact that states can make their own laws is an example of which constitutional principle?

Back

federalism

Front

Under the Articles of Confederation, the government consisted of _______________ branch of government.

Back

one

Front

The New Jersey Plan was supported by _____ states and the Virginia Plan was supported by _____ states

Back

small; large

Front

Why was "The Great Compromise" so important?

Back

It created the Senate and the House of Representatives.

Front

The Federal government is also known as?

Back

National Government

Front

What is federalism?

Back

The state and national government share power.

Front

Which group of people wanted the Constitution to include a Bill of Rights? Options: Federalists, Anti-federalists, Democrats, Northerners

Back

Anti-federalists

Front

The first Ten Amendments to the Constitution are called the _______.

Back

Bill of Rights