What does the Judicial Branch do?

Interprets laws and declares laws unconstitutional

What role does the President play in our government?

Executive leader - enforces laws

Legislative leader - makes laws

Judicial leader - declares laws unconstitutional

Economic leader - monitors economic systems

Who were the Federalists and what were their arguments in regards to the ratification of the Constitution?

A political group that supported the ratification of the Constitution, arguing for a strong central (national) government.

A political group that opposed the ratification of the Constitution, advocating for states' rights.

A group that wanted to maintain the Articles of Confederation.

A group that sought to establish a monarchy in the United States.

Who were the Anti-Federalists and what were their arguments in regards to the ratification of the Constitution?

A group that opposed the ratification of the Constitution, fearing it gave too much power to the federal government. Believed in states rights

A group that supported a strong central government and the ratification of the Constitution

A group that wanted to maintain the Articles of Confederation without any changes

A group that advocated for immediate independence from Britain

Federalism is best defined as:

A system where power is divided between national and state governments.

A system where all power is held by a single central government.

A system where power is shared equally among all citizens.

A system where power is concentrated in regional governments.

The principle of “Republicanism” is best described as:

A system where citizens exercise their power by electing representatives to make decisions on their behalf

The idea that the government should control all aspects of citizens' lives

A process where power is only in the hands of the president

The method of dividing power between different levels of government

What does the principle of “Individual Rights” protect?

The personal privileges, liberties and rights of all citizens

The rights and powers of the government

The rights of businesses over citizens

The authority of the president to pass laws without approval

What does the word "amend" mean?

To improve or change something, usually for the better

Representation was a major issue during the Constitutional Convention. Large states felt that representation should be based on the _________________.

Equal votes for each state regardless of size

The purpose of this amendment is to guarantee —

freedom from unfair government actions

rights to equal protection of the law

The amendment process is included within the United States ___________________. The process is not easy, with there only being ___ amendments since the process was approved in 1789.

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What does the Legislative Branch do?

Declares wars and makes laws

Enforces laws

Interprets laws

Judges laws

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What does the Executive Branch do?

Commands armed forces and enforces laws

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