History 4-5 notes Flashcards
What does the principle of seperation of powers make possible in American government?
It provides for a system of checks and balances among branches of government
What is the most extreme check that congress has on the President?
impeachment
The term “Judicial review” means that the Supreme Court has the ability to determine if?
a law passed by congress is unconditional
What part of the federal government has a sole power to introduce an appropriations bill that sets aside money for government programs?
The House of Representatives
How does the Constitution reflect the principle of federalism?
by dividing power between federal and state governments
The three branches of government described in articles 1-111 of the Constitution illustrate the principle of?
seperation of powers
The arguments of the anti-socialists?
Patrick Henry was specifically concerned about to much power resting with the President
What finally persuaded the Delegates to the Virginia conventior to ratify the Constitution?
They believed a bill of rights would be added to the Constitution
Why did the Anti-Federalists believe it was important for the Constitution to include a bill of rights?
They feared that strong national government would ignore basic rights
Why did the Federalists think it was dangerous to leave too much power to the states?
an imbalance of power would make it too difficult for the central government to function
What was the purpose of the Federalist Papers?
explain and defend the Constitution- explain how the government would not function without a Constitution
