How is an American election an example of popular sovereignty?

Who did the southern states use to gain more representation in the US Congress?

Which two plans were used conjointly (together) to create the Great Compromise? (2 answers)

How many states are necessary to ratify a new amendment to the Constitution?

Why was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?

A change in, or addition to, a constitution or law

(v.) to approve, give formal approval to, confirm

To choose for an office or position.

To accuse government officials of misconduct in office

In America this is Congress, made up of the House of Representatives and the Senates. Section of government that makes laws.

A belief that ultimate power resides in the people.

A system in which power is divided between the national and state governments

to make satisfied (often only temporarily). Mr. McCann _________________ his class by letting them listen to music in class.

it made the king obey the same laws as the citizens of his kingdom; (1215) a charter of liberties (freedoms) that King John England was forced to sign

To forbid, especially by passing a law or making a rule. There is a ______ on hair coloring in Lampasas.

What problems arose because of the lack of power of Congress and the president under the Articles of Confederation? (3 answers)

A system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches in order to prevent abuse of power

What rights are granted in the 6th Amendment? (2 answers)

What rights are granted in the third amendment?

What are some things that you are not allowed to do under the 1st Amendment? (3 answers)

Which government of America gave a great amount of power to the states by requiring 9 states approval to pass any law?

harmful toward another's reputation often in newspapers and on social media

Court System. Branch of government that decides if laws are carried out fairly.

The president. the branch of government that carries out laws.

Why would someone from Virginia be an Anti-Federalist?

the belief that government should be based on the consent of the people and that the people should elect representatives to rule for them.

Allows the court to determine the constitutionality of laws

Which group of leaders at the Constitutional Congress believed in a strong central government?

the idea that all humans are born with rights, which include the right to life, liberty, and property. (2 answers)

Which amendment grants people the right to be member of any religion that they choose?

What is another word for "forced?"

a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law. I was a member of the __________ that decided the fate of a suspected murderer who was on trial.

What are some of the complaints mentioned in the Declaration of Independence that were addressed in the Bill of Rights?

a real or imagined wrong or other cause for complaint or protest, especially unfair treatment. I wrote down my ________________ when my girlfriend broke up with me.

Why is it important that each branch of government can stop other branches from doing certain things?

Which Amendment protects from double jeopardy, self-incrimination, and due process?

fair treatment through the normal judicial system-respecting all legal rights of a person

The situation occurring when an individual accused of a crime is compelled to be a witness against himself or herself in court. The Fifth Amendment forbids this.

Being tried twice for the same crime

the right to vote

What was written to convince people to formally approve of the Constitution?

Which amendment refers to the right to a jury in civil cases?

Court cases that involve a private dispute arising from such matters as accidents, being sued, and divorce.

Which amendment says that cruel and unusual punishment is illegal, this includes a sentence to jail that far exceeds the severity of the crime?

What are some of the duties of a responsible citizen?

Which amendment gave Americans the right to protect themselves against their weapons being confiscated?

Who led the Anti-Federalist movement to protect the personal freedoms of Americans?

What were some of the important parts of the Northwest Ordinance?