WorksheetsMr. D.'s Constitution Vocabulary #1
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
What is th State Of The Union Address?
When the Speaker of the house addresses congress.
A speech given to the president by the vice president.
A speech by the president to congress.
The address of the White House.
What is a civil case?
A legal case involving the violation of a law and may result in imprisonmentl
A civil case is a lawsuit involving money and/or property.
The expectation that all persons in the courtroom behave in a civil manner.
A type of book that commemorates the battles of the civil war.
What is the Elastic Clause?
Santa's brother that has super powers much like those of Elasti Girl.
The ability of the federal government to stretch its' powers to address unforeseen circumstances.
The Elastic Clause is when the president oversteps his authority and is removed from office.
Powers delegated to the federal government.
What is the Federal Government?
The political body that is responsible for the management of a state.
The national government
Local governing body including a mayor and city council
The theory that a state should have the power to spend the tax money of its' citizenz.
What are reserved powers?
Powers held by the federal government
Powers held by the state government or citizens.
Powers held by the Supreme Court of The United States
A very quiet law that does not want to impose on any other law.
None of these
What significant event occured in 1789?
Mr. Harmon was born.
In 1789, Mr. Lawell actually wore clothes that were in style.
The Constitution of the United States was ratified.
The Declaration Of Independence was signed.
What are delegated powers?
Powers given to the federal government.
Powers given to the state government
Powers given to the local government
None Of These
What are concurrent powers?
The authority of the supreme court to overturn a law.
The ability of the president to agree or disagree with legislation passed by congress.
The ability of the legislature to remove a member for breaking the law.
Powers shared by the federal and state governments.
None of these
all of these
Define apportionment
Apportionment is the power given to congress to pass a law.
Apportionment is when a state's representation is based upon it's population.
Apportionment is a change or additon to a legal document.
Apportionment is the belief that a state government should have more power than the federal government.
What is Representative Democracy?
Representatives are elected to represent the people.
Members are appointed to represent the interest of specific group of the ruling class.
People that supported the ratification of the constitution.
Members of congress that opposed the ratification of the constitution.
Impeachment is...
to charge a government official with a crime.
a court case involving money or real property
a delicious smoothy flavor made with peaches.
The nations central government.
Which are features of Democracy?
Democracy is a form of government in which the rulers are elected by the people.
Elections offer a choice and fair opportunity to the people to change the current rulers
The choice and opportunity is available to all the people on an equal basis
All the above
A change or addition to the constitution is an __________.
action
apportionment
amendment
obvious mistake.
The representatives acutally elect the President of The United States.
The Three Fifths Compromise
The Federal Government
Federalists
The Electoral College
The idea that states should have a lot of power in their own government.
State's Rights
Great Compromise
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
What is the national govenment called?
State Government
Congress
Federal Government
Electoral College
What is the Great Compromise?
People are elexted to represent the people.
Each state would have a representative in the upper house regardless of population.
Representation based on population.
Three fifths of slaves would be counted as a state's population.
The Executive, Judicial, and Legislative brances are?
Federalists
Checks and Balances
Federal Government
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Three Branches of Government
The division of government into three branches is called ________.
Elastic Clause
Separation of Powers
Concurrent Powers
State's Rights
What is the Three-Fifts Compromise?
Involve property or money
Keep any branch of government from abusing its power.
Representation based on population
Three-fifths of slaves would be counted for a state's population.
What is the job of Checks and Balances?
Keep any branch of government from abusing its powers.
Delegate powers
Lets the Federal Government stretch its powers for unforeseen reasons.
Charge government officials with a crime.
People who supported the ratification of the Constitution.
Anti-Federalists
Democracy
Federalists
Framers
People who are against the ratification of the Constitution.
Democracy
Federalists
Framers
Anti-Federalists
What is the Constitution?
Balance of Powers
The division of the three branches of government
The basic plan for the American government; outlines powers and duties.
National Government
A publication that promoted the Constitution
National Government
The Constitution
Popular Vote
Federalist Papers
To approve is to
Constitute
Ammend
Ratify
Reserve Powers
Who are Framers?
People who were against ratifying the constitution
The men who wrote the constitution
People who promoted the constitution
People who are for ratifying the constitution
What was the first attempt at a Unites States government but did not work due to the central government not having enough power or money?
Reserve Powers
Articles of Confederation
Articles of Confederation
Separation of Powers
Delegated Powers
What are unalienable rights?
Rights that cannot be taken away
Reserved powers
Rights that can be taken away
Shared powers
What does the Preamble explain?
The National Government
The seperation of powers
Executive, Judicial, and Legislative branches
The goals of the Constitution
What did Shay's Rebellion show?
The articles were working
The articles weren't working
Representation is based on population
A basic plan for the constitution
The vote for the President from the people is
Popular Vote
Electoral College
Veto
Democracy
What is a representative democracy?
People elect other people to make decisions for them.
Powers shared by the state government
People who supported the ratification of the Constitution
Central government
Who was James Madison
President of the United States
Vice President of the United States
Father of the Constitution
Wrote "Common Sense"
A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.
republican
majority
election
democracy
