A government whose power is limited by the restrictions set forth in a constitution.

The concept that people must agree to their government, otherwise it is illegitimate

The division of power between Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Branches

Fair treatment through the normal judicial system, especially as a citizen's entitlement.

Identify the level and branch of the following: U.S. Congress begins debate over a bill.

A group of people named by each state legislature to select the President and Vice President. Under this system, it is possible that a person could win the popular vote and lose in the electoral collage.

The Supreme Court takes on a case about the constitutional merits of a law. After hearing arguments for and against the law, they issue a verdict that the law goes violates certain provisions of the U.S. Constitution. Once determined unconstitutional, the law is struck down, or voided. What kind of practice is exemplified in the situation described?

The ability of the judiciary to interpret the law and declare laws unconstitutional.

The ability of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches to limit one another.

The concept that the government gains its legitimacy from the people.

The division of power between federal, state, and local governments

In the case Gibbons v. Ogden, the Supreme Court was asked to resolve a dispute over which part of government has the power to regulate navigation rights in rivers between states. The Court ruled that Congress had the power to regulate interstate commerce. Identify the METHOD that was used to determine that Congress has the power to regulate interstate Commerce.

Identify the key principle of government illustrated by the following amendment to the U.S. Constitution: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press...."

Identify the key principle of government illustrated by the following amendment to the U.S. Constitution: "Representatives shall be apportioned among the several States according to their respective numbers, counting the whole number of persons in each State...."

Identify the key principle of government illustrated by the following amendment to the U.S. Constitution: "Congress may by law provide for the case wherein neither a President elect nor a Vice President elect shall have qualified, declaring who shall then act as President...."

The U.S. Constitution establishes several basic principles of government. Which principle is described here: Government authority is derived from the people.

The U.S. Constitution establishes several basic principles of government. Which principle is described here: Power is divided between the national and state governments.

The U.S. Constitution establishes several basic principles of government. Which principle is described here: The branches of government have the ability to limit the other branches.

An excerpt from the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is shown: "No person acting under color of law shall ... in determining whether any individual is qualified under State law or laws to vote in any Federal election, apply any standard, practice, or procedure different from the standards, practices, or procedures applied under such law or laws to other individuals within the same county, parish, or similar political subdivision who have been found by State officials to be qualified to vote . . . " Which basic principle of the Constitution was reinforced as a result of this Act?

In the case Gibbons v. Ogden, the Supreme Court was asked to resolve a dispute over which part of government has the power to regulate navigation rights in rivers between states. The Court ruled that Congress had the power to regulate interstate commerce. Identify the RESULT for our system of government:

Winch constitutional principle is identified with the concept of "consent of the governed"?

In the case Gibbons v. Ogden, the Supreme Court was asked to resolve a dispute over which part of government has the power to regulate navigation rights in rivers between states. The Court ruled that Congress had the power to regulate interstate commerce. Determine the key PRINCIPLE OF GOVERNMENT that was involved:

Identify the level and branch of the following: The Ohio Supreme Court hears arguments over a challenge to a law.

Which right allows U.S. citizens to directly participate in the electoral process?

The "supreme" law of the land is:

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

Which of the following is the meaning of the term CHECKS AND BALANCES?

Which of the following is the meaning of the term SEPARATION OF POWERS?

Which of the following is the meaning of the term FEDERALISM?

Which of the following is the meaning of the term POPULAR SOVEREIGNTY?

Which principle of government is reflected in the following excerpt from Art. I, Section 7 of the Constitution: Every Bill which shall have passed the House of Representatives and the Senate, shall, before it become a Law, be presented to the President of the United States. If he approve he shall sign it, but if not he shall return it, with his Objections to that House in which it shall have originated ….

The Constitution gives the President the authority to veto a law. How does this reflect the principle of checks and balances?

Separation of powers is a defining principle of the U.S. government. Which of the following is a power reserved for the judicial branch of the U.S. Government?

The legislative, executive and judicial branches of the federal government each have specific powers. Which power belongs to the judicial branch?

Which branch is responsible for passing legislation?

Which branch has the right to veto legislation?

Which branch has the ability to override a veto?

Which branch interprets and applies the law?

In the 1950s and 1960s, all three branches of the federal government acted to extend civil rights to African Americans. Which branch applied the due process clause to extend basic rights?

In the 1950s and 1960s, all three branches of the federal government acted to extend civil rights to African Americans. Which branch: Outlawed discrimination in public places?

Which branch of government that is responsible for each policy action: DECLARES WAR

Which branch of government that is responsible for each policy action: APPOINTS AN AMBASSADOR

Which branch of government that is responsible for each policy action: SETS NEW INCOME TAX RATES

Which branch of government that is responsible for each policy action: INTERPRETS THE CONSTITUTION

Which branch is tasked with the following responsibility: INTERPRETS THE LAWS

Which branch is tasked with the following responsibility: EXECUTES THE LAWS

Which branch is tasked with the following "check" on another branch: OVERRIDES A VETO

Which branch is tasked with the following "check" on another branch: IMPEACHES THE EXECUTIVE

Which branch is tasked with the following responsibility: COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF THE ARMED SERVICES

Which branch is tasked with the following responsibility: DECLARES WAR

Which branch is tasked with the following responsibility: SIGNS BILLS INTO LAW

Which branch is tasked with the following responsibility: INTERPRETS THE LAWS AND CONSTITUTION

Which branch is tasked with the following responsibility: APPROVES TREATIES

Which branch is tasked with the following responsibility: APPLIES THE LAW

Which branch is tasked with the following responsibility: APPOINTS CABINET AND AGENCY OFFICIALS

Which branch is tasked with the following responsibility: WRITES THE LAWS

Which branch is tasked with the following responsibility: DEBATES AND PASSES LEGISLATION

Which branch is tasked with the following responsibility: SENTENCES CRIMINAL OFFENDERS

Which branch is tasked with the following responsibility: NEGOTIATES TREATIES

Which branch is tasked with the following responsibility: DETERMINES THE LAWS

Which branch is tasked with the following responsibility: IMPLEMENTS THE LAWS

Which branch is tasked with the following responsibility: MAKES THE LAWS

Which branch is tasked with the following responsibility: PRESIDES OVER COURT CASES

Which branch is tasked with the following responsibility: ENFORCES THE LAWS

Which branch is tasked with the following responsibility: JUDICIAL REVIEW

Which branch is tasked with the following responsibility: HAS DISCRETION ON HOW TO IMPLEMENT LAWS

Which branch is tasked with the following responsibility: DRAFTS THE LAWS

Which branch is tasked with the following responsibility: APPOINTS FEDERAL JUDGES

Identify the responsibilities of each branch of government: PROPOSES THE FEDERAL BUDGET

Identify the responsibilities of each branch of government: SENTENCES THOSE WHO BREAK THE LAW

Identify the responsibilities of each branch of government: INSTITUTES IMPEACHMENT PROCEEDINGS

Identify the responsibilities of each branch of government: INTERPRETS THE LAW

Identify the responsibilities of each branch of government: APPROVES treaties with foreign nations

Identify the responsibilities of each branch of government: RECOGNIZES FOREIGN NATIONS

The ____________ branch is responsible for passing legislation.

The ____________ has a right to veto legislation, but its veto can be overturned by a vote of the legislative branch.

The executive has a right to veto legislation, but its veto can be overturned by a vote of the ____________.

When legislation becomes law, the _______________ can interpret and apply the law.

Separation of powers is a defining principle of the U.S. government. Which of the following is a power reserved for the judicial branch of the U.S. Government?

Which branch or branches of the federal government enforce the laws?

Separation of powers is a defining principle of the U.S. Government. Which of the following is a power reserved for the judicial branch of the U.S. Government?

Which power can the U.S. Supreme Court exercise with reference to the U.S. Constitution?

Which branch is tasked with the following "check" on another branch: IMPEACH THE JUDICIARY

One of the basic principles of government in the United States is checks and balances. Which of the following is a way that the PRESIDENT can check the SUPREME COURT?

One of the basic principles of government in the United States is checks and balances. Which of the following is a way that the SUPREME COURT can check the LEGISLATURE?

One of the basic principles of government in the United States is checks and balances. Which of the following is a way that the PRESIDENT can check the LEGISLATURE?

One of the basic principles of government in the United States is checks and balances. Which of the following is a way that the LEGISLATURE can check the PRESIDENT?

The US. Constitution created a system of dynamic interaction among the three branches of the federal government. Which branch is able to check the EXECUTIVE branch by (1) overriding a veto and (2) impeaching civil officers?

The US. Constitution created a system of dynamic interaction among the three branches of the federal government. Which branch is able to check the LEGISLATIVE branch by (1) vetoing legislation and (2) convening houses of Congress?

The US. Constitution created a system of dynamic interaction among the three branches of the federal government. Which branch is able to check the LEGISLATIVE branch by (1) interpreting laws and (2) applying laws?

The US. Constitution created a system of dynamic interaction among the three branches of the federal government. Which branch is able to check the JUDICIAL branch by (1) appointing judges and (2) issuing pardons and reprieves?

Which branch is tasked with the following "check" on another branch: DECLARES A LAW UNCONSTITUTIONAL

Which branch is tasked with the following "check" on another branch: VETOES LEGISLATION

Which branch is tasked with the following "check" on another branch: ENFORCES COURT DECISIONS

Which branch is tasked with the following "check" on another branch: DECLARE AN EXECUTIVE ACTION UNCONSTITUTIONAL OR ILLEGAL

Which branch is tasked with the following "check" on another branch: PROPOSE A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT

One CHECK that the Executive Branch has on the Judicial Branch is:

One CHECK that the Judicial Branch has on the Legislative Branch is:

One CHECK that the Legislative Branch has on the Executive Branch is:

One CHECK that the Legislative Branch has on the Judicial Branch is:

One CHECK that the Executive Branch has on the Legislative Branch is:

Does the following express a Federalist or Anti-Federalist position? In the compound republic of America, the power surrendered by the people is first divided between two distinct governments, and then the portion allotted to each subdivided among distinct and separate departments. Hence a double security arises to the rights of the people. The different governments will control each other, at the same time that each will be controlled by itself.

Does the following express a Federalist or Anti-Federalist position? I wish for nothing more than a good government and a constitution under winch our liberties will be perfectly safe To preserve which. I think the wisest conduct will be to keep... power in our hands as much as possible, and not wantonly [recklessly] and inconsiderately give up a greater share of our liberties.

Was the following quote written by a Federalist or an Anti-Federalist? "In the compound republic of America, the power surrendered by the people is first divided between two distinct governments, and then the portion allotted to each subdivided among distinct and separate departments. Hence a double security arises to the rights of the people. The different governments will control each other, at the same time that each will be controlled by itself."

Was the following quote written by a Federalist or an Anti-Federalist? "I wish for nothing more than a good government and a constitution under which our liberties will be perfectly safe. To preserve which, I think the wisest conduct will be to keep...power in our hands as much as possible, and not wantonly [recklessly] and inconsiderately give up a greater share of our liberties."

Was the following a Federalist or Anti-Federalist position? In favor of the Bill of Rights, required the other side to adopt them in order to ratify the Constitution.

Was the following a Federalist or Anti-Federalist position? The President of the United States should have powers similar to those of King George III.

Was the following a Federalist or Anti-Federalist position? A government should not have absolute power

Was the following a Federalist or Anti-Federalist position? Wanted states to be strong

Was the following a Federalist or Anti-Federalist position? Initially opposed the Constitution, but compromised and agreed to adopt it after concessions from the other side.

Was the following a Federalist or Anti-Federalist position? Limited/Weak Federal Government

Was the following a Federalist or Anti-Federalist position? Proposed and supported the passage of the Constitution

Was the following a Federalist or Anti-Federalist position? Wanted states to be weak

Was the following a Federalist or Anti-Federalist position? Strong federal government

Was the following a Federalist or Anti-Federalist position? Initially opposed the Bill of rights, but compromised

Identify whether the following statement reflects a position taken by the Federalists or Anti-Federalists during the debate over ratification of the Constitution: The Supremacy Clause places too much power in the national government

Identify whether the following statement reflects a position taken by the Federalists or Anti-Federalists during the debate over ratification of the Constitution: A strong national government is necessary to address the problems encountered under the Articles of Confederation.

Identify whether the following statement reflects a position taken by the Federalists or Anti-Federalists during the debate over ratification of the Constitution: The powers of the national government should be clearly defined and limited relative to the powers of the state governments.

Identify whether the following statement reflects a position taken by the Federalists or Anti-Federalists during the debate over ratification of the Constitution: The general welfare of the country is a greater concern than individual state sovereignty

Which Anti-Federalist quote expresses concerns over the rights guaranteed to those accused of crimes, as guaranteed in the Sixth Amendment?

Which Anti-Federalist quote expresses concerns over the rights guaranteed to those accused of crimes, as guaranteed in the Sixth Amendment?

Which concept was at the center of the Anti-Federalist position?

The Necessary and Proper Clause of the U. S . Constitution reads: “The Congress shall have Power ... To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States, or in any Department or Officer thereof.” Why did Federalists want to include this clause in the Constitution?

In the 1830s, South Carolina passed a bill stating that it would not enforce a federal law regarding tariffs. The U.S. Congress then passed the Force Bill, stating that the U.S. Government could use force, including military action, to enforce U.S. law. This was known as the “Nullification Crisis” because South Carolina claimed to “nullify” or “cancel” the federal law. Based on their arguments during the Constitutional Convention, which group would have supported the Force Bill?

In the 1830s, South Carolina passed a bill stating that it would not enforce a federal law regarding tariffs. The U.S. Congress then passed the Force Bill, stating that the U.S. Government could use force, including military action, to enforce U.S. law. This was known as the “Nullification Crisis” because South Carolina claimed to “nullify” or “cancel” the federal law. Based on their arguments during the Constitutional Convention, which group would have supported South Carolina?

In the 1830s, South Carolina passed a bill stating that it would not enforce a federal law regarding tariffs. The U.S. Congress then passed the Force Bill, stating that the U.S. Government could use force, including military action, to enforce U.S. law. This was known as the “Nullification Crisis” because South Carolina claimed to “nullify” or “cancel” the federal law. Who would a Federalist side with and why?

In the 1830s, South Carolina passed a bill stating that it would not enforce a federal law regarding tariffs. The U.S. Congress then passed the Force Bill, stating that the U.S. Government could use force, including military action, to enforce U.S. law. This was known as the “Nullification Crisis” because South Carolina claimed to “nullify” or “cancel” the federal law. Who would an anti-Federalist side with and why?

What viewpoint on the ratification of the Constitution does the following quote demonstrate? “If the new Constitution be examined with accuracy and candor, it will be found that the change which it proposes consists much less in the addition of NEW POWERS to the Union, than in the invigoration of its ORIGINAL POWERS …. The proposed change does not enlarge these powers, it only substitutes a more effectual mode of administering them.