What is the "lame duck" period?

the time between new presidents and members of congress being elected and taking office

the festival in which the President sacrifices thousands of ducks at the alter of Zeus, which happens every four years

the first year in a new President's term, during which they share office with the outgoing President

a period of time in which ducks are lame

What were poll taxes?

taxes that had to be paid in order for people to vote

taxes that everyone had to pay in proportion to their income

taxes that had to be paid on the purchase of any item

taxes that had to be paid in order to use certain roads

In The Federalist, No. 10 , James Madison argued in favor of a large republic because

the more government is extended to include everyone, the less likely it is that a majority will attack the rights of other citizens.

it would make it easier for Congress to regulate interstate commerce.

the president’s power would be decreased.

the states with smaller populations would have more power.

The Anti-Federalists demanded that the Constitution have a bill of rights because they

believed it was needed in order to protect individual liberties.

did not want the national government to be able to restrict the slave trade.

wanted representation in the Senate to be based on population.

were concerned that the judicial branch would be overly powerful

The Federalist papers were successful primarily because they _

clearly explained the principles of American constitutional government.

limited the power of the executive branch.

presented a way of solving the conflict between the large and small states.

set up a clear way of separating the powers of the three governmental branches

Why did the states send delegates to the Constitutional Convention in May 1787?

to write a new plan of government that would replace the Articles of Confederation

to declare the independence of America from Great Britain

to settle issues about taxes and representation

to draft a Bill of Rights that would be included in the Constitution

The Federalists argued the Constitution did not need a bill of rights because _

the people and the states kept any rights not given to the federal government under the Constitution.

they believed people did not deserve, need, or have any rights.

the Constitution required all state governments to enact their own bill of rights.

the rights of the people were already implied in the Constitution and did not need to be stated explicitly.

Who were the primary leaders of the Federalists ?

James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay

Patrick Henry, George Mason, and Samuel Adams

Abraham Lincoln, Augusto Pinochet, and Andrew Jackson

Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, and Benjamin Franklin

Who were the primary leaders of the Anti-Federalists ?

Patrick Henry, George Mason, and Samuel Adams

James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay

John Adams, John Hancock, and Roger Sherman

Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, and Benjamin Franklin

How can the judicial branch check the power of the legislative branch?

The courts can strike down laws passed by Congress they find unconstitutional

Congress can refuse to approve judicial appointments

Congress can impeach officials in the Judicial Branch

The President can appoint federal judges.

If the President wants a law passed, he must _.

ask the American people to pass it

How can the judicial branch check the power of the executive branch?

The courts can strike down actions of the President they find unconstitutional

The President can dismiss judges.

Congress can enforce the decisions of the courts.

The President can appoint federal judges.

How can the executive branch check the power of the judicial branch?

The President can appoint federal judges.

Congress can enforce the decisions of the courts.

State legislatures elect judges.

The President can dismiss judges.

How can the executive branch check the power of the legislative branch?

The president can veto laws passed by Congress

Congress can impeach the president

The President can dismiss judges.

The President can appoint federal judges.

How can the legislative branch check the power of the judicial branch?

Congress can refuse to approve judicial appointments

The President can appoint federal judges.

State legislatures elect judges.

Congress can enforce the decisions of the courts.

How can the legislative branch check the power of the executive branch?

Congress can override a president’s veto by a 2/3rds vote, refuse to approve a treaty or an appointment made by the President, or impeach the President

The president can veto laws passed by Congress

Congress can impeach officials in the Judicial Branch

The federal courts and the US Supreme Court can use the power of judicial review to strike down laws they find unconstitutional

Which two bodies make up the legislative branch at the federal level of government?

the US House of Representatives and the US Senate

the President and Vice President

the US Supreme Court and the federal appeals courts

_ makes up the legislative branch at the state level of government.

Ohio General Assembly (made up of the Ohio House of Reps and Ohio Senate)

Congress (made up of the House of Representatives and US Senate)

_ makes up the legislative branch at the local (city) level of government.

Congress (made up of the House of Representatives and US Senate)

Ohio General Assembly (made up of the Ohio House of Reps and Ohio Senate)

_ makes up the legislative branch at the federal level of government.

Congress (made up of the House of Representatives and US Senate)

Ohio General Assembly (made up of the Ohio House of Reps and Ohio Senate)

_ makes up the executive branch at the local (city) level of government.

President, Vice President, President’s cabinet

Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Governor’s cabinet

_ makes up the executive branch at the state level of government.

Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Governor’s cabinet

President, Vice President, President’s cabinet

_ makes up the executive branch at the federal level of government.

President, Vice President, President’s cabinet

Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Governor’s cabinet

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Which amendment gives you the right to have a jury trial?

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