constitution Flashcards
(35 cards)
when was the Boston tea party?
1773
when were the first physical shots fired at British troops?
1775
when was the Declaration of Independence?
July 4 1776
dates of the American war of independence?
1775-1783
why was Britain so powerful?
their navy
what’s a key quote of why the rebellion began?
“no taxation without representation”
what is a constitution?
the foundation of a judicial system highlighting who and what is a source of power
what year was it clear that the colonies would win?
1781
when was the treaty of Paris?
1783
when was the constitutional convention in Philadelphia?
1787
what year did the US constitution come into effect?
1789
when was the bill of rights introduced?
1791
what were the 3 executive departments?
trade route, defence and foreign affairs
what are the 3 branches separated by the separation of power?
legislative, judicial and executive
what is meant by popular sovereignty?
power to the people
what is meant by republicanism?
election of representatives to make decision on one’s behalf
what is meant by limited government?
no one is above the law
what is the purpose of checks and balances?
one branch cannot become too powerful
what is meant by federalism?
only national government can control certain rules
what is the purpose of the principle of citizen’s rights?
to give citizens equality
what are 3 checks and balances?
legislation, impeachment, appointment
what is impeachment?
a formal accusation of a federal official by a simple majority in the House of Representatives. impeachment is the first step in a two-stage process
where do the powers of legislation lie?
- congress has legislative power
-president can’t legislate, president can veto and sign legislation
who holds the power of appointment?
the president has the power to nominate
