Constitutional principle designed to protect citizens’ liberties by preventing any one branch from becoming too powerful. This principle is:

Idea that each branch of government is constantly monitored by the other two branches. This describes:

Concept in which powers are divided and shared among branches to prevent abuse of authority. This concept is best described as:

Principle stating that government is not all-powerful and may only do what the people allow it to do. This principle is called:

Principle in which power is shared between the national government and state governments. This principle is:

Principle that divides government power among three branches—legislative, executive, and judicial. This principle is:

Principle that allows the judicial branch to interpret laws and determine consequences when government officials break the law. This principle is:

Principle stating that power originates with the people and that citizens can influence government decisions. This principle is:

The six principles of the U.S. constitution are: Limited Government, Checks and Balances, Federalism, Separation of Powers, Judicial Review, and Popular Sovereignty.

Power of Congress to formally accuse and charge the president with misconduct. This check is called:

Power of Congress to reject presidential appointments and treaties. This is a check exercised by the:

Power of Congress to override a presidential veto with sufficient votes. This is known as:

Power of the president to reject bills passed by Congress. This check is the:

Power of the president to carry out and enforce laws passed by Congress. This responsibility belongs to the:

Power of courts to declare presidential acts unconstitutional. This check is called:

Power of the president to select federal judges. This check is:

Power of Congress to approve or reject judicial nominations. This check is exercised through:

Power of Congress to remove federal judges from office through impeachment. This power belongs to the:

Power of courts to declare laws passed by Congress unconstitutional. This is known as:

Branch responsible for writing and creating laws. This branch is the:

Branch responsible for enforcing and carrying out laws. This branch is the:

Branch responsible for interpreting laws and reviewing lower-court decisions. This branch is the:

Principle stating that political power begins with the people and that citizens can be trusted to make decisions that affect their lives. This principle is called:

Constitutional principle reflected in the phrase “We the People.” This principle is:

Power of the judicial branch to decide consequences when government officials break the law and to ensure no official is above the law. This power is:

Power of courts to review the constitutionality of legislation and determine what the law is. This power is called:

Group that supported a strong central government to maintain peace, stability, and strengthen the Union. This group was the:

Group that opposed a strong central government and feared it would threaten individual rights and state power. This group was the:

Argument claiming that the president could resemble a monarch and that the Constitution created an aristocracy. This argument came from the:

Argument stating that government must control the governed and also control itself. This idea comes from:

Process by which states approved the U.S. Constitution between 1787 and 1790. This process is called:

Debate between supporters and opponents of a strong national government during the adoption of the Constitution. This debate is known as the:

Group that believed a strong central government was necessary and trusted checks and balances to prevent abuse of power. This group was the:

Essay arguing that a large republic is best at controlling the effects of factions. This essay is:

Essay explaining that ambition must be made to counteract ambition to prevent concentration of power. This essay is:

Slide 51 — Anti-Federalists: Group that favored small central government, strong state governments, and feared the Constitution lacked protection of individual rights. This group was the:

Federalists — Support Base: Group whose support came mainly from coastal and urban areas and from upper classes such as merchants, financiers, shippers, and planters. This group was the:

Anti-Federalists — Support Base: Group whose support came mainly from backcountry and agricultural areas, debtors, and people opposed to a strong central government. This group was the:

Federalists — View of Government Power: Group that wanted a strong central government and weaker state governments. This describes the:

Anti-Federalists — View of Government Power: Group that wanted power to remain with the states rather than the central government. This describes the:

Federalist Leaders: Group whose prominent leaders included George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and Benjamin Franklin. This group was the:

Anti-Federalist Leaders: Group whose prominent leaders included Patrick Henry, John Hancock, George Mason, and Richard Henry Lee. This group was the:

Federalists — Position on the Constitution: Group that favored ratifying the Constitution to strengthen the Union beyond what the Articles of Confederation allowed. This group was the:

Anti-Federalists — Position on the Constitution: Group that opposed the Constitution because it did not guarantee protection of individual rights and threatened states’ rights. This group was the:

Federalists — Preferred Document: Group that supported the U.S. Constitution as the governing framework. This group was the:

Anti-Federalists — Preferred Document: Group that favored the Articles of Confederation over the Constitution. This group was the:

Federalists — Bill of Rights: Group that believed the Constitution alone was sufficient to protect individual rights. This group was the:

Anti-Federalists — Bill of Rights: Group that believed the Constitution was not sufficient to protect individual rights without a Bill of Rights. This group was the:

Federalists — Geographic Support: Group that received most of its support from urban areas. This group was the:

Anti-Federalists — Geographic Support: Group that received most of its support from rural areas. This group was the:

Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition are protected by the:

Right of the people to keep and bear arms. This right is protected by the:

Protection against the quartering of soldiers in private homes. This is guaranteed by the:

Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures. This right is protected by the:

Rights including grand jury indictment, protection against double jeopardy, protection against self-incrimination, due process of law, and just compensation for takings. These rights are guaranteed by the:

Right to a speedy trial, trial by jury, to know the witnesses against you, and to have legal counsel. This is protected by the:

Right to a jury trial in civil lawsuits. This right is protected by the:

Protection against excessive fines and cruel and unusual punishment. This is guaranteed by the:

Protection of rights not specifically listed in the Constitution that are retained by the people. This is the:

Powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved to the states or the people. This is the:

Slide 54 – Legislative Branch (Article I overview). Which Article of the Constitution establishes the Legislative Branch?

Slide 55 – Powers of Congress. Which power belongs to Congress as a whole?

Slide 55 – Powers of Congress. Which power allows Congress to overturn a presidential decision?

Slide 55 – House of Representatives vs. Senate. Which power belongs ONLY to the House of Representatives?

Slide 55 – House of Representatives vs. Senate. Which power belongs ONLY to the Senate?

Slide 57 – Executive Branch (Article II overview). Which Article of the Constitution establishes the Executive Branch?

Slide 58 – Powers of the President. Which role gives the President authority over the military?

Slide 58 – Powers of the President. Which presidential power involves foreign relations?

Slide 58 – Powers of the President. Which responsibility requires Senate approval?

Slide 60 – Judicial Branch (Article III overview). Which Article of the Constitution establishes the Judicial Branch?

Slide 61 – Powers of the Judicial Branch. Which power belongs to the Judicial Branch?

Slide 61 – Powers of the Judicial Branch. What is the Judicial Branch responsible for protecting?

Slide 26.a — Legislative Branch (ALL CONTENT COVERED). Legislative Branch (General Power). Branch of government responsible for passing legislation. This branch is the:

Slide 26.a — Legislative Branch (ALL CONTENT COVERED). Override Veto. Power that allows Congress to reverse a president’s rejection of a bill. This power is to:

Slide 26.a — Legislative Branch (ALL CONTENT COVERED). Constitutional Amendments. Power that allows Congress to propose changes to the Constitution. This power is to:

Slide 26.a — Legislative Branch (ALL CONTENT COVERED). Declare War. Power to formally declare war belongs to the:

Slide 26.a — Legislative Branch (ALL CONTENT COVERED). Military Funding. Power to raise and support armies and to provide and maintain a Navy belongs to the:

Power to borrow money and coin money belongs to the:

Power to regulate commerce belongs to the:

Power to establish post offices belongs to the:

Chamber of Congress that initiates money bills. This chamber is the:

Chamber of Congress with the power to impeach officials. This chamber is the:

Chamber that elects the president if the Electoral College is tied. This chamber is the:

Chamber of Congress that confirms presidential appointments. This chamber is the:

Chamber of Congress that ratifies treaties. This chamber is the:

Chamber of Congress that tries impeachment cases. This chamber is the:

Chamber that elects the vice president if the Electoral College is tied. This chamber is the:

Role in which the president serves as the leader of the armed forces and the National Guard. This power allows the president to:

Group of advisors who run the executive departments and assist the president. This group is the:

Power to forgive punishment or delay sentencing for federal criminal offenses. This power allows the president to:

Power that allows the president to negotiate agreements with other countries. This power is to:

Power to negotiate treaties with other countries. This power allows the president to:

Power to select ambassadors, Supreme Court and federal court judges, and Cabinet members. This power allows the president to:

Responsibility that requires the president to report to Congress on the condition of the nation. This responsibility is to:

Role in which the president acts as the official representative of the United States when dealing with other countries. This role is to:

Responsibility that requires the president to ensure that laws passed by Congress are carried out. This responsibility is to:

System created by the framers to ensure that no one person or group has too much power. This system is called:

System in which the three branches of government are separate but equal. This describes:

Idea that the three branches work together to govern the nation. This concept is shown by the:

Branch of government responsible for making laws. This branch is the:

Number of members in the United States Senate. The Senate has:

Length of time a U.S. Senator is elected to serve. Senators are elected every:

Minimum age, citizenship, and residency requirements for U.S. Senators. A Senator must be:

Number of members in the House of Representatives. The House has:

Length of time a member of the House of Representatives is elected to serve. Representatives are elected every:

Minimum age, citizenship, and residency requirements for members of the House of Representatives. A Representative must be: