1.What are some checks the legislative branch has on other branches?

It can override the President’s vetoes and also impeach him. The legislative branch can also create amendments to override the Supreme Court.

1.What are some checks the  legislative branch  has on other branches?

It can override the President’s vetoes and also impeach him. The legislative branch can also create amendments to override the Supreme Court.

2.  What is popular sovereignty?  how is it used?

Popular sovereignty is the belief that the government is chosen by the people. It is important in creating governments so that they will last for a long time and be trusted by its people.

3.  Examples of checks and balances

The president’s ability to veto, the supreme court’s ability to declare a law unconstitutional, and the senate confirming a nomination.

4. Ways an amendment can be ratified --after National Convention  call by Congress when requested by 2/3 state legislatures

By 2/3s of the states or by a call to convention.

5.  2^nd amendment

Right to bear arms

6.  how long do the States have to ratify an amendment?

There is no given time, however the process can be long. 

7.  what are reserved powers?  Give an example

Authorities that aren’t assigned to the federal government, so they are taken care of by the people/states. Ex: creating school systems, marriage laws

8.  Who has the power to levy tariffs (taxes) on foreign goods

Congress has that power.

9.  give an example of implicitly denied powers 

The states cannot tax imports or exports.

10.  the Full Faith and Credit Clause 

It requires states to recognize the laws/acts of other states.

11. Extradition clause

If a criminal is found in another state, they must be returned to the state where they committed the crime.

12.  adding states to the Union—who, when, what?

The US Congress approves, and the president signs off. The timing depends since it requires a strict process which includes applying for statehood.

13 judicial review 

The power of US courts to review if government acts are in line with the Constitution.

14.  Supremacy Clause

If certain state laws conflict with the federal law, then the federal government is acknowledged as the “supreme law of the land.”

15.  what do new states have to do to be admitted to the Union?

They must apply for state hood and fit certain criteria, then get congressional approval, and finally get the president’s signature.

16 Magna Carta- how used in US gov.?

It allows everyone to be under the law and created due process.

17.  What was the purpose of the First and Second Continental Congresses?

The first was to create the olive branch petition to try and be at peace with Britain, and the second was to create the articles of confederation for the newly created country.

18.  explains the main differences among royal, proprietary, and charter colonies

The royal colonies were strictly controlled by Britain. The proprietary colonies had proprietors, people chosen by the king, who split up the land and chose governors for each section. The charter colonies had a royal charter from the king but the people elected the governor.

19.  What  MOST  DIRECTLY led to the calling of the First Continental Congress?

The intolerable acts and the declaration of independence most likely led to the first continental congress.

20.  What are unalienable rights?

Rights that all human beings have and cannot be taken away.

21. first amendment

Freedom of religion

22.  Albany Plan of Union

Plan proposed by Ben Franklin to unite the colonies, however it failed.

23.  common law

Law that is created through judicial decisions and not amendments.

24.  Ordered government, limited government, representative  government.

Ordered-the system is defined by strict authority and laws. Limited-government is restricted in what it can do and each person has basic rights. Representative-government where elected officials help lead.

25.  The Magna Carta – monarch’s power??

It stated that the monarch’s power was not absolute.

26.  What were two things that were deleted (through compromise) from the Declaration of Independence

The harsh criticism on slave trade and inciting the revolts.

27.  what did all of the first State constitutions have in common?

The beliefs in popular sovereignty, limited government, checks and balances, and separation of powers.

28.  Who  are considered to have contributed the MOST to creating the Constitution?

James Madison and the other founding fathers had the most impact.

29 What was Locke’s influence in the Declaration of Independence?

He inspired the inalienable rights/natural rights that caused the colonists to rebel against Britain.

30. give one example of how the American government establishes justice?

Through the judicial system and the right to a trial.

31.  example of executive powers

The president passing a new amendment.

32.  describe :dictatorship, democracy, republic, theocracy

Dictatorship-government where the leader is not held responsible by the will of the people. Democracy-government is in the hands of the people. Republic-government is in the hands of the people and elected representatives. Theocracy-government where the religious leader rules.

33.  "Some people insist the United States is more properly called a republic rather than a democracy."  WHY?

There are more elected representatives who have power rather than the people voting on laws themselves.

34.  Ancient Athens—how similar and different from US gov. ?

Both believed that the people should rule, however Athens had a strict democratic government and the US has a blend of a republic and a democracy.

35.  United States concept of equality (define)

All people deserve the same opportunities and treatment in the eyes of the law.

36.  Representative democracy and the free enterprise system--- similar?

Yes; both have beliefs in an individual’s freedoms and the right to have a choice.

37.  list  the three basic powers a government must have

The legislative power to make laws, the executive power to enforce the laws, and the judicial to interpret the laws.

38.  In what way was Athenian democracy a direct democracy?

The people directly voted on certain matters, rather than the representatives voting.

39.  define A legitimate government 

An authority that is accepted by its people to exercise power.

40.  What is the relationship between democracy and the free enterprise center? 

One supports the other; the free enterprise center helps create a strong economy, and the democracy enforces certain laws, causing stability.