Government Review Flashcards
(22 cards)
Who is the current v.p?
Joe Biden
Name a position of office for each branch
Executive-president
Legislative- congress (senate and house of reps.)
Judicial- Supreme Court
Michigan’s two senators?
- Debbie Stabenow
2. Gary Peters
Our last president?
George W. Bush
How many articles are there to the constitution?
Seven
Northwest ordinance of 1787?
A system carving the northwest territory into the u.s
Shay’s rebellion
Daniel shay led a resistance in Springfield, Ma to protest the way the state was collecting its debts. They were mostly farmers.
New Jersey Plan
Every state would have equal representation in congress. Small states liked this idea.
Virginia plan
Representation in congress would be based off of population in each state. Large states liked this idea.
Federalist Papers
Anonymously written essays attempting to reassure Americans a strong central government would not overpower the states.
How does a bill become a law?
It must be debated in committees of congress and passed by both houses of congress (house of reps. And senates) and then signed by the president.
Popular sovereignty
Idea the political power belongs to the citizens of a nation
Judicial Review
The Supreme Court has the final say in interpreting the constitution.
If the president goes beyond his limits of power, what kicks in?
Checks & Balances.
Was the national government strong or weak under the articles of confederation?
Extremely weak.
Who is regarded as the “Father of the Constitution”?
James Madison
The Great Compromise was over the issue of?
Representation in congress.
Under the Virginia Plan?
The number of congressmen was based on state population.
A slave was counted as what fraction of a person (for representation)?
3/5
What is part of the legislative branch?
Senate & House of Reps.
Who is part of the executive branch?
President and Vice President
Who is part of the judicial branch?
Supreme Court and all other courts
