Us History Study 1

Question 1

Supremacy Clause

Answer 1

Constitution is supreme law of land.

Question 2

Bill of rights

Answer 2

First 10 amendments

27 amendments total

Question 3

Electoral college

Answer 3

The process where we elect the president and Vice President

Question 4

Who are the president, VP, senators, Reps,

Answer 4

Pres: Donald Trump

VP: Mike Pence

Reps: Mark Amodei , Dina Titus

Senators: Dean Heller , Catherine Cortez

Question 5

What is living government (document)?

Answer 5

Still used and can be changed

Question 6

Terms for President, Senators, Reps, and Supreme Court judges

Answer 6

Pres- 2 terms (8yrs)

Senators- 6 yrs

Reps- 2 yrs

Supreme Court judge- for life

Question 7

3/5 Compromise

Answer 7

Compromise to count slaves to a state population

Question 8

Federalism

Answer 8

Division of power between The federal government and State governments.

Question 9

Supreme Court 9 justices Cheif Justice.

Answer 9

There are 9 Supreme Court justice.

Question 10

Ratify

Answer 10

They had to approve it.

Question 11

Separation of powers = 3 branches

Answer 11

Legislative- make laws

Executive- enforced laws

Judicial- interpret laws

Question 12

Great compromise

Answer 12

Small and large states that setup Bicameral House of reps and senate.

Question 13

What is the constitution?

Answer 13

Guideline for the American federal government, document that outlines federal government.

Question 14

Shay Rebellion

Answer 14

Farmers protesting increased state taxes , it showed them the government was weak , so they needed a new one

Question 15

Checks and Balances

Answer 15

System that prevents a branch having to much power

Question 16

Articles of Confederation

Answer 16

First national government, gave all power to states (failed)

Question 17

Limited powers

Answer 17

Government has limited power, people have control/power (no dictatorship)