historu Flashcards
(23 cards)
What was the Virginia Plan?
Representation based on population; favored large states.
What was the New Jersey Plan?
Equal representation per state; favored small states.
What did the Great Compromise create?
A bicameral Congress with the Senate and House of Representatives.
What is the 3/5 Compromise?
3 out of 5 enslaved persons counted for population and taxes.
What is Popular Sovereignty?
Power of government comes from the people.
What is Limited Government?
Government power is restricted by law.
What are Checks and Balances?
Each branch of government limits the powers of the others.
What is Separation of Powers?
Division of government into legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
What is Article I of the Constitution about?
The Legislative Branch (Congress).
What is Article II about?
The Executive Branch (President).
What is Article III about?
The Judicial Branch (Supreme Court).
What is Judicial Review?
Courts can declare laws unconstitutional.
How many U.S. Senators are there?
100 (2 per state).
How many Representatives are there?
435 (based on population).
How many Supreme Court Justices are there?
9
Term for a U.S. Senator?
6 years
Term for a Representative?
2 years
Term for President?
4 years (max 2 terms per 22nd Amendment)
Term for Supreme Court Justices?
Lifetime (with good behavior)
Requirements to be President?
35 years old, natural-born citizen, 14 years U.S. resident
What does the 22nd Amendment do?
Limits President to two terms.
What is a veto?
President’s power to reject a law passed by Congress.
What is impeachment?
Charging a government official with misconduct.
