Unit 3- New Nation

Question 1

the first 10 amendments to the us constitution guaranteeing such rights as the freedoms of speech and the press.

Answer 1

Bill Of Rights

Question 2

A group of advisors to the president

Answer 2

Cabinet

Question 3

A Principle of government under which separate branches are empowered to prevent actions by other branches.

Answer 3

Checks and Balances

Question 4

Enforce laws - The president

Answer 4

Executive Branch

Question 5

A system of government in which the states share power with the national government

Answer 5

Federalism

Question 6

Interprets the laws, makes judgments the Supreme Court.

Answer 6

Judicial Branch

Question 7

Makes Laws- Congress

Answer 7

Legislative Branch

Question 8

Organized groups that work together to get political power and then use that power to influence policy

Answer 8

Political Party

Question 9

the action of signing or giving formal acceptance of a law or treaty

Answer 9

Ratification

Question 10

Is a way of dividing government into three branches, each sharing power

Answer 10

Separation of Powers

Question 11

The rights and powers held by individual US states rather than by the federal government

Answer 11

State’s Right

Question 12

An implied interpretation

Answer 12

Loose Construction

Question 13

A literal interpretation

Answer 13

Strict Construction

Question 14

not taking a side

Answer 14

Neutrality

Question 15

An earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in future similar circumstances

Answer 15

Precedent